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Dell PowerEdge R740 Server - Bronze Xeon, 8GB, 2x900GB - Renewed
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A renewed Dell PowerEdge R740 rack server with dual 900GB drives and eight hot-plug bays for scalable enterprise storage.
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Overview
Reliable Performance for Demanding Workloads
The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a robust and versatile server designed to handle a variety of workloads. Featuring an Eight Core Bronze 3106 processor, 8GB of RAM, and dual 900GB 10K drives with an H330 controller, this renewed server delivers the performance and reliability you need.
- Processor: Bronze 3106 Eight Core 1.7Ghz
- Memory: 8GB RAM
- Storage: 2X 900GB 10K
- Controller: H330
- Drive Bays: 8 x 2.5 Hot Plug
- Condition: Renewed
Key Features
1.7Ghz Eight Core Bronze 3106 CPU
8GB of ECC DDR4 RAM
2 x Dell 900GB 10K 12Gbps 2.5'' SAS Drives
H330 12Gbps Raid Controller
2x 750W Redundant Power Supplies
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Eight hot-plug 2.5-inch drive bays allow easy storage expansion without downtime
- Renewed condition offers significant cost savings over purchasing new
- Dual 900GB 10K SAS drives provide a solid storage foundation with room to grow
- The R740 chassis is a proven, widely supported enterprise platform with extensive documentation
👎 Cons
- 8GB of RAM is minimal and will likely require an upgrade for most production workloads
- The Xeon Bronze 3106 at 1.7 GHz is an entry-level processor that may bottleneck under heavy compute loads
- Renewed units may show cosmetic wear and typically carry shorter warranty coverage than new hardware
- Only two of the eight drive bays come populated, so additional drives are an extra cost
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "renewed" mean for this server?
Renewed means the server has been professionally inspected, tested, and restored to working condition. It may show minor cosmetic wear but is fully functional and typically comes at a lower price than a new unit.
What RAID capabilities does the H330 controller support?
The Dell H330 controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, and 50, allowing you to configure the two included 900GB drives in a mirrored (RAID 1) setup for redundancy or a striped (RAID 0) setup for performance.
How many drives can this server hold?
This R740 configuration includes eight 2.5-inch hot-plug drive bays, two of which are populated with 900GB 10K SAS drives. The remaining six bays are available for expansion.
Is 8GB of RAM sufficient for server workloads?
8GB is a minimal starting point suitable for light tasks or testing environments. Most production workloads will benefit from a RAM upgrade, and the R740 platform supports significantly more memory.
What processor is installed?
It comes with an Intel Xeon Bronze 3106, an eight-core processor running at 1.7 GHz, designed for entry-level server workloads.
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