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Dell PowerEdge R740 Silver 4110 8-Core Server
Dell's PowerEdge R740 dual-socket rack server delivers enterprise-grade virtualization and analytics performance at a renewed price point.
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Overview
Unleash Enterprise Performance with Dell PowerEdge R740
The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a versatile 2-socket, 2U rack server engineered to deliver exceptional performance and scalability. This renewed server provides a cost-effective solution for businesses seeking to handle demanding workloads such as virtualization, data analytics, and cloud computing.
This Amazon Renewed product has been professionally inspected and tested to work and look like new. It undergoes a rigorous process where a new product is either returned or traded in for a newer model. Amazon-qualified suppliers then inspect and test the product to ensure it functions and appears as new. This Renewed product is eligible for replacement or refund under the Amazon Renewed Guarantee should you not be satisfied with your purchase.
Specifications:
- Brand: Dell
- Model: Intel Xeon
- Server Type: Rack Server
- Form Factor: 2U
- Processors: 2 x Silver 4110 Eight Core 2.1Ghz
- Memory: 16GB RAM
- Hard Drives: 8 x 600GB 15K
- Drive Bays: 8 x 2.5" Hot Plug
- RAID Controller: H730
- Condition: Renewed
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Dual Xeon Silver 4110 processors provide strong multi-threaded performance for virtualization and analytics workloads
- Eight hot-plug 2.5-inch drive bays with 15K SAS drives allow fast storage I/O and easy maintenance
- H730 RAID controller offers flexible data protection options out of the box
- 2U rack form factor fits standard data center infrastructure
- Renewed pricing makes enterprise-class hardware accessible to smaller businesses
👎 Cons
- 16GB of RAM is very limited for enterprise workloads and will likely require an immediate upgrade
- Renewed condition means the hardware has prior use and may have cosmetic imperfections
- 600GB 15K SAS drives are fast but relatively small by current storage standards
- No included warranty beyond the Amazon Renewed Guarantee, which is shorter than Dell's standard server warranties
Frequently Asked Questions
What processors are included in this PowerEdge R740 configuration?
This configuration includes two Intel Xeon Silver 4110 eight-core processors running at 2.1GHz, providing a total of 16 physical cores.
Is this server a new or refurbished unit?
It is an Amazon Renewed product, meaning it has been professionally inspected, tested, and certified to function and look like new, with eligibility for replacement or refund under the Amazon Renewed Guarantee.
What RAID controller does this server use?
It includes a Dell PERC H730 RAID controller, which supports various RAID levels for data redundancy and performance.
How much storage does this configuration include?
It comes with 8 x 600GB 15K SAS drives in 2.5-inch hot-plug bays, totaling 4.8TB of raw storage capacity.
Can the memory be expanded beyond 16GB?
Yes. The PowerEdge R740 platform supports up to 3TB of DDR4 memory across 24 DIMM slots, so 16GB is a minimal starting point with extensive room for upgrades.
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