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Dell PowerEdge R740 Server: Bronze 3106, 8GB RAM, 2x400GB SSD (Renewed)
8GB RAM750W
A renewed Dell PowerEdge R740 rack server with an eight-core Bronze 3106, dual 400GB SAS SSDs, and redundant power for reliable enterprise workloads.
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Overview
Unleash Enterprise-Level Performance
Presenting the Dell PowerEdge R740, a refurbished server designed for demanding workloads, featuring powerful Intel Bronze processors, high-speed SSD storage, and ample memory to deliver exceptional performance and reliability.
- Brand: Dell
- Model: PowerEdge R740
- Drive Bays: 8 x 2.5" Hot Plug
- Processor: Bronze 3106 Eight Core 1.7Ghz
- Memory: 8GB RAM
- Storage: 2X 400GB SSD
- RAID Controller: H730P
Key Features
1.7Ghz Eight Core Bronze 3106 CPU
8GB of ECC DDR4 RAM
2 x Dell 400GB 12Gbps SAS 2.5" SSD Drives
H730P 2GB 12Gbps Raid Controller
2x 750W Redundant Power Supplies
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Dual 750W redundant power supplies protect against single-PSU failure and unplanned downtime
- H730P RAID controller with 2GB cache supports flexible RAID configurations across all eight drive bays
- Eight hot-plug 2.5-inch bays allow storage expansion without powering down the server
- Two 400GB 12Gbps SAS SSDs provide fast, reliable storage out of the box
- ECC DDR4 memory ensures data integrity for mission-critical applications
👎 Cons
- Ships with only 8GB of RAM, which is minimal for most production server workloads and will require upgrading
- Bronze 3106 is a low-frequency 1.7 GHz part without Turbo Boost, limiting single-threaded performance
- Only one of the server's two CPU sockets is populated in this configuration
- Renewed rack servers can arrive with cosmetic scuffs and rail-mount marks from prior deployment
- No operating system is pre-installed, so you will need to license and configure one yourself
Frequently Asked Questions
What processor and how much RAM does this PowerEdge R740 configuration include?
It comes with a single Intel Bronze 3106 eight-core CPU running at 1.7 GHz and 8GB of ECC DDR4 RAM. The server supports additional RAM modules if you need to expand.
What RAID controller is installed, and what RAID levels does it support?
It includes the Dell H730P with 2GB cache, which supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60 across its 12Gbps SAS interface.
How many drive bays does this R740 have?
This configuration has 8 x 2.5-inch hot-plug drive bays, two of which are populated with 400GB 12Gbps SAS SSDs, leaving six bays available for expansion.
Does this server include redundant power supplies?
Yes, it ships with two 750W redundant power supplies, so the server continues operating if one supply fails.
What does "renewed" mean for a server like this?
The server has been professionally inspected, tested under load, and restored to full working condition. It may show rack-mounting wear but all components are verified functional.
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