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Dell PowerEdge R740 Server 2X Gold 6136 96GB RAM Renewed

A renewed dual-processor Dell PowerEdge R740 server with 96GB RAM and 14.4TB SAS storage for demanding enterprise workloads.

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Overview

High-Performance Server for Demanding Workloads

The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a renewed server designed to handle demanding workloads with exceptional performance and reliability. Configured with powerful processors, ample memory, and high-capacity storage, this server is an ideal solution for data centers and enterprise environments.

  • Configuration: 8 x 2.5" Hot Plug
  • Processors: 2X Gold 6136 Twelve Core 3Ghz
  • Memory: 96GB RAM
  • Storage: 8X 1.8TB 10K
  • Controller: H330

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Dual Intel Xeon Gold 6136 processors deliver strong multi-threaded performance with 24 total cores
  • 96GB of RAM supports memory-intensive applications and virtualization workloads
  • 8x hot-plug 2.5" drive bays allow drive maintenance without downtime
  • Renewed pricing makes enterprise-class hardware accessible at a significant discount

👎 Cons

  • Renewed hardware carries higher risk of component wear compared to new equipment
  • H330 controller is a basic RAID controller with limited advanced RAID features compared to the H730 or H740
  • No solid-state drives included — all storage is spinning 10K SAS drives
  • Power consumption and noise levels are designed for data center environments, not offices

Frequently Asked Questions

It comes equipped with two Intel Xeon Gold 6136 twelve-core processors running at 3GHz, providing 24 total cores and 48 threads for heavy parallel workloads.
It includes 8x 1.8TB 10K SAS drives in 2.5" hot-plug bays, totaling 14.4TB of raw storage capacity.
Renewed means the server has been previously used, then professionally inspected, tested, and restored to working condition. It offers enterprise-grade hardware at a lower cost than buying new.
This configuration includes a Dell H330 RAID controller for managing the storage array.
Yes, the 8x 2.5" drive bays are hot-plug capable, allowing you to replace or add drives without shutting down the server.