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Dell PowerEdge R740 Server 16 SFF Barebone
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Product Specification
| Brand | DELL |
| Model | PowerEdge R740 |
| Form Factor | 2U Rack Server |
| Drive Bays | 16 x 2.5" SFF |
| CPU Support | Dual Intel Xeon Scalable CPUs |
| CPU Socket | LGA3647 |
| Memory Support | DDR4 ECC Registered Memory |
| Expansion | PCIe 3.0 Expansion Slots |
| Drive Interface Support | SAS / SATA / NVMe |
| Remote Management | iDRAC9 |
| Included | No RAM, No Drive, No OS |
About This Product
Overview
The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server barebone built for organizations that want a configurable platform for a wide range of workloads. Its 16 x 2.5" SFF drive bay layout gives you a compact yet flexible chassis design, while support for dual Intel Xeon Scalable processors and DDR4 ECC Registered Memory makes it well suited for custom server builds. Because this unit is offered as a barebone system with no RAM, no drive, and no operating system, it is intended for buyers who want to tailor the configuration to their specific deployment needs. The PowerEdge R740 is a practical choice for IT environments that require a rack-mounted server platform with room to grow and adapt over time.
Performance & Scalability
With support for dual Intel Xeon Scalable CPUs and an LGA3647 socket platform, the R740 is designed to handle demanding server configurations where processing capacity matters. DDR4 ECC Registered Memory support helps provide a stable foundation for business and data center use cases, while PCIe 3.0 expansion slots allow for additional hardware options as requirements change. The combination of a dual-processor architecture and expandable internal design makes this server a strong fit for environments that need to balance performance, flexibility, and long-term scalability. iDRAC9 remote management also adds convenience for administrators who need to monitor and manage the system efficiently in a rack environment.
Storage Flexibility
The 16 x 2.5" SFF drive bays provide a versatile storage platform that can be configured with SAS, SATA, or NVMe drives, depending on the needs of the deployment. This flexibility makes it easier to design a storage layout that aligns with performance goals, capacity requirements, or a mix of both. Whether the server is being prepared for general business applications, virtualization, or storage-focused tasks, the chassis offers the drive bay density needed to build a customized solution. Since no drives are included, buyers can select the storage type and capacity that best match their environment and budget.
Why Choose This Product?
The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a solid option for IT teams and system builders looking for a rack server platform that can be configured from the ground up. Its barebone format gives you the freedom to choose the processor, memory, and storage components that fit your project, while the 2U chassis and 16-bay design help support efficient use of rack space. Support for iDRAC9 remote management adds value for ongoing administration, and the combination of dual CPU support, ECC memory compatibility, and PCIe expansion makes it a capable base for many enterprise server builds. For buyers seeking a customizable Dell rack server with broad storage and hardware flexibility, the R740 offers a dependable starting point.
About this barebone
Dell PowerEdge R740 16 SFF barebone server, a refurbished 2U dual socket Xeon Scalable chassis with sixteen 2.5 inch bays and NVMe support. Tested and stocked in Doha, delivered across Qatar within a day.
The PowerEdge R740 is the 2U workhorse of Dell's 14th generation, and this is the sixteen bay chassis: 16 x 2.5 inch hot-plug SFF bays for SAS, SATA or NVMe drives, two Intel Xeon Scalable processors in LGA3647 sockets, 24 DIMM slots of DDR4 ECC Registered memory, PCIe 3.0 expansion across up to eight slots, and iDRAC9 remote management. It is listed with no RAM, no drives and no operating system.
Where the 1U R640 is chosen for density, the R740 is chosen for headroom: more drives, more cards, room for GPUs, and better cooling for the higher wattage Xeon Gold and Platinum parts. Buyers in Qatar use this refurbished chassis for virtualisation clusters, database servers and storage nodes where sixteen SFF bays and a full complement of expansion slots are the point. ServerDove keeps the R740 in Doha stock as a barebone so the configuration can follow the workload.
- Form factor
- 2U rack
- Drive bays
- 16 x 2.5 inch
- Sockets
- 2 x LGA3647
- Drives
- SAS, SATA, NVMe
- Management
- iDRAC9
Chassis and platform
Dell sold the R740 with 8 or 16 SFF bays or 8 LFF bays, all on the same system board, and the 16 SFF chassis is the one most often specified for mixed flash and spinning tiers. Its 2U height allows full height, full length PCIe cards, which the 1U R640 cannot take.
| Model | Dell PowerEdge R740 |
| Generation | 14th generation PowerEdge |
| Form factor | 2U rack server |
| Front bays | 16 hot-plug 2.5 inch SFF bays |
| Processors | Two Intel Xeon Scalable sockets, LGA3647 |
| Memory | 24 DIMM slots, DDR4 ECC Registered |
| Drive types | NVMe, SAS and SATA |
| Expansion | PCIe 3.0, up to 8 slots depending on risers |
| Remote management | iDRAC9 |
| Supplied configuration | No RAM, no drive, no OS |
What you need to add
The R740 rewards a complete plan: with both processors and all risers fitted it has more slots than most builds use, so decide the storage controller, network and any accelerator first, then size the power supplies to match.
- Intel Xeon Scalable processors for the LGA3647 sockets, with 2U heatsinks matched to the processor wattage
- DDR4 ECC Registered DIMMs, six per processor to fill every memory channel
- 2.5 inch SAS, SATA or NVMe drives in Dell 14th generation hot-plug caddies
- A PERC RAID controller sized for sixteen bays, or an HBA for software defined storage
- Hot-plug power supplies, two of equal rating, sized for the processors, drives and any GPU
- Network cards and GPU or NVMe adapter cards as the workload requires
NVMe drives need the NVMe capable backplane and the matching PCIe extender in the chassis. Confirm that before ordering NVMe drives, because a SAS only 16 SFF backplane accepts the drives physically but cannot see them.
Part numbers and identification
The model name and bay count identify the chassis. Buyers search for this unit as "R740 16 SFF", "R740 16SFF" and "R740 16 x 2.5", which all describe the same sixteen bay configuration.
| SKU | SRV-DELL-R740-16SFF-BARE |
| Model | Dell PowerEdge R740 |
| Alias | R740 |
| Chassis variant | 16 SFF |
| Variant spelling | 16SFF |
Compatibility
The R740 shares processors, memory and 2.5 inch caddies with the whole 14th generation range, so a site that also runs R640 or R440 servers can keep one set of spares.
| CPUs | First or second generation Intel Xeon Scalable in LGA3647 |
| DIMMs | 288 pin DDR4 ECC RDIMM or LRDIMM |
| Storage | NVMe, SAS or SATA 2.5 inch drives on 14th generation hot-plug caddies |
| Rails | Dell 2U sliding rail kit for the R740 |
| Bezel | Dell 2U front bezel for the R740 |
Second generation Xeon Scalable processors and 2933 MT/s memory are supported only after a BIOS update on early R740 systems, so check the firmware level before fitting them.
In the box
- The server as described in the specification
- All installed components listed in the specification
- Power cable(s) for each fitted power supply
- Caddies for each fitted drive
Images are for illustration. The unit supplied is the one described in the specification and may differ cosmetically.
Not included
- Rail kit unless listed in the specification
- Front bezel unless listed
- Operating system or software licences
- Drives, memory or cards not listed in the specification
If you need rails, a bezel or additional drives, ask on WhatsApp before ordering and we will quote them with the unit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this Dell PowerEdge R740 include memory or drives?
No. This is a barebone server and is listed with no RAM, no drive, and no operating system.
What type of processors does the R740 support?
The server supports dual Intel Xeon Scalable CPUs and uses an LGA3647 CPU socket.
How many drive bays are available?
This model includes 16 x 2.5" SFF drive bays for a flexible storage configuration.
What storage types can be used with this server?
The chassis supports SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives, depending on the configuration you choose.
Does the PowerEdge R740 support remote management?
Yes. It includes iDRAC9 remote management for server administration and monitoring.
Why buy refurbished?
Enterprise-grade performance at a fraction of the price of new.
Fully tested and verified
Every unit goes through hardware diagnostics before dispatch: POST tests, burn-in, memory checks and power supply verification.
Enterprise performance for less
Refurbished units deliver the same hardware capability as new, at significantly lower upfront cost, freeing budget for CPUs, memory and storage.
Available now
New enterprise hardware carries lead times of weeks or months. Our stock is held in Doha and ready to ship within 24 hours.
Backed by support
Warranty on every unit we sell, with installation and ongoing hardware support available across Qatar.