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Dell PowerEdge R740 Bronze Xeon Server - Renewed
A renewed Dell PowerEdge R740 2U rack server with dual Xeon Bronze processors, 96GB RAM, and 2.4TB of 15K SAS storage.
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Overview
Dell PowerEdge R740: Enterprise-Class Performance (Renewed)
The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a versatile 2U rack server designed for demanding workloads. Featuring Intel Xeon Bronze processors, high-capacity storage options, and advanced management capabilities, this renewed server delivers exceptional performance and reliability for enterprise environments.
- Processor: Bronze 3106 Eight Core 1.7Ghz
- Memory: 96GB RAM
- Storage: 8X 300GB 15K
- Hard Drive Controller: H730
- Form Factor: 2.5" Hot Plug
- Condition: Renewed
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- 96GB of RAM provides substantial capacity for virtualization, databases, and enterprise applications
- Eight hot-plug 2.5" drive bays with 15K RPM drives deliver fast sequential and random I/O for storage-intensive workloads
- H730 RAID controller supports multiple RAID levels for flexible storage redundancy and performance configurations
- 2U rack form factor fits standard data center infrastructure with room for expandability
👎 Cons
- Xeon Bronze 3106 processors are entry-level server CPUs with a base clock of only 1.7GHz and no Turbo Boost
- 15K SAS drives are fast for spinning media but significantly slower than NVMe or SATA SSDs
- Renewed condition means the hardware has prior use history and may have limited remaining component lifespan
- 300GB individual drive capacity is small by current standards, limiting total raw storage to 2.4TB across all eight bays
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the storage configuration on this PowerEdge R740?
This server includes eight 300GB 15K RPM hard drives in 2.5" hot-plug bays, providing 2.4TB of total raw storage capacity managed by a Dell PERC H730 RAID controller.
What does "renewed" mean for this enterprise server?
This is a pre-owned Dell PowerEdge R740 that has been inspected, tested, and restored to working condition. Renewed enterprise servers are commonly used in data centers and business environments where they offer significant cost savings over new hardware.
Does this server support hot-swappable drives?
Yes, the R740 uses 2.5" hot-plug drive bays, allowing you to replace or add drives without shutting down the server.
What RAID configurations does the H730 controller support?
The Dell PERC H730 controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, giving you flexibility to configure the eight drives for performance, redundancy, or a balance of both.
What is the form factor of this server?
The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack-mount server designed for standard 19-inch server racks.
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