Dell PowerEdge R740 Server 16 SFF Barebone
Price includes warranty
DELL
Product Specification
| Form Factor | 2U rack |
| Memory Type | DDR4 ECC RDIMM / LRDIMM |
| Power Supplies | Up to 2x hot-plug, redundant |
| Management | iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller |
| Network | rNDC network daughter card slot |
| Configuration | Barebone |
Refurbished · Tested
Dell PowerEdge R740 16 SFF barebone, a 2U dual-socket LGA3647 rack server chassis for building your own refurbished configuration.
This refurbished Dell PowerEdge R740 (SKU SRV-DELL-R740-16SFF-BARE) is the 16SFF version of Dell's 14th generation 2U rack server, introduced in 2017. The front carries 16 x 2.5 inch SFF hot-plug bays for SAS, SATA or NVMe drives, and the board takes two Intel Xeon Scalable processors in LGA3647 sockets with DDR4 ECC registered memory. It is supplied as a barebone with no RAM, no drives and no operating system, and iDRAC9 handles remote management. Buyers in Qatar choose an R740 barebone when they want to specify the processors, memory and storage themselves, or reuse components they already own. Typical builds are virtualisation hosts, database servers and file servers that need more drive bays and expansion than a 1U chassis offers. We hold this chassis in Doha, ready for your own components.
SRV-DELL-R740-16SFF-BAREForm factor 2U rackChassis and platform
The R740 belongs to Dell's 14th generation of PowerEdge servers and supports both the first and second generation of Intel Xeon Scalable processors. Memory speed depends on the processor fitted: second generation chips run DDR4 at up to 2933 MT/s, first generation chips at up to 2666 MT/s.
What you need to add
A barebone needs its core components before it will boot. Plan the build around the workload: memory capacity for virtualisation, drive count and type for storage, processor cores for compute.
- One or two Intel Xeon Scalable processors (first or second generation) with matching heatsinks. A single processor works, but only half the memory slots and some PCIe slots are active.
- DDR4 ECC registered memory (RDIMM or LRDIMM). Populate evenly across both processors and do not mix RDIMM with LRDIMM.
- 2.5 inch SAS, SATA or NVMe drives, each in a Dell 14th generation hot-plug carrier.
- A storage controller (PERC RAID or HBA) suited to your drives, if one is not already fitted.
- Power supplies and C13 or C19 power cords to suit the wattage you choose.
- Rack rails, if your cabinet does not already have a set for the R740.
Compatibility
The R740 uses standard Dell 14th generation components, so parts from other servers of the same generation often carry over. The rows below cover what fits this chassis.
| Component | What fits |
|---|---|
| Processors | Intel Xeon Scalable, first and second generation, LGA3647 |
| Memory | DDR4 ECC RDIMM or LRDIMM |
| Drives | 2.5 inch SAS, SATA or NVMe |
| Drive carriers | Dell 14th generation 2.5 inch hot-plug carriers |
| Power supplies | Dell 14th generation hot-plug supplies, fitted as a matched pair |
| Rails | Dell ReadyRails sliding or static rails for the R740 |
Both power supplies must be the same wattage, or iDRAC9 reports a mismatch and redundancy is lost. NVMe drives need an NVMe-capable backplane and cabling, so check the backplane before buying NVMe drives. Memory speed is set by the slowest DIMM and by the processor generation. Update the BIOS and iDRAC9 firmware before fitting second generation Xeon Scalable processors.
Part numbers and identification
Condition & testing
- Full hardware diagnostics and burn-in
- Memory, storage and power supplies verified
- Management controller reset, BIOS returned to defaults
- Fully working; minor cosmetic marks are possible on refurbished units.
- 6-month warranty on every unit we sell, with installation and support across Qatar.
What ships with this server
Images are for illustration. The unit supplied is the one described in the specification and may differ cosmetically.
If you need rails, a bezel or additional drives, ask on WhatsApp before ordering and we will quote them with the unit.
Our team in Doha answers specification and compatibility questions during working hours.
Ask on WhatsApp sales@serverdove.comWhat does the Dell R740 barebone need before it will run?
As a barebone, the R740 needs at least one Intel Xeon Scalable processor with a heatsink, DDR4 RDIMM or LRDIMM memory, a boot device and an operating system. For drive arrays a PERC RAID controller or HBA is used, and at least one power supply is required. Check the listing details for which of these items are included.
Which processors work in the PowerEdge R740?
The R740 uses two LGA3647 sockets and accepts first generation (Skylake-SP) and second generation (Cascade Lake) Intel Xeon Scalable processors across the Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum lines. Second generation CPUs need a BIOS version that supports them, so update the BIOS with a first generation CPU fitted if the system firmware predates Cascade Lake support.
How much memory can the R740 hold?
The R740 has 24 DDR4 DIMM slots, 12 per processor, and supports both RDIMMs and LRDIMMs. Memory speed is set by the processor fitted, up to 2666 MT/s with first generation and up to 2933 MT/s with selected second generation Xeon Scalable CPUs. With one CPU installed only the 12 slots attached to that socket are usable.
What is the difference between the R740 16 SFF and 8 SFF chassis?
Both are the same 2U R740 platform. The 16 SFF version has two 8-bay backplanes across the front, giving 16 hot-plug 2.5" bays, while the 8 SFF version has a single backplane. The 16-bay layout suits SSD-heavy or high spindle count arrays; the 8-bay version leaves more front space unused.
Can the R740 use NVMe drives?
The R740 platform supports NVMe SSDs, but only in bays connected to an NVMe-capable backplane, or through PCIe add-in NVMe adapters. A standard SAS/SATA backplane will not run U.2 NVMe drives. Confirm the backplane type in this chassis before ordering U.2 NVMe drives for the front bays.
Which RAID controllers fit the R740?
The R740 has a dedicated mini mono slot for Dell PERC H330 Mini, H730P Mini, H740P Mini or HBA330 Mini controllers, which connect to the drive backplane without using a PCIe slot. The H730P and H740P provide cached hardware RAID, while the HBA330 passes drives through for software-defined storage such as vSAN or ZFS.
Does the R740 support GPUs?
Yes. With the appropriate risers, GPU power cables and higher-wattage power supplies, the R740 accepts up to three double-width or several single-width GPU accelerators in its PCIe 3.0 slots. This makes it a common choice for VDI and inference hosts. GPU fitting reduces the slots available for other adapters.
How is the R740 managed remotely?
The R740 includes iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller for out-of-band management over a dedicated or shared network port. It provides hardware monitoring, alerting, firmware updates and OS deployment, with the virtual console and virtual media depending on the iDRAC licence level installed. It also integrates with Dell OpenManage for managing several hosts together.
What does refurbished mean at ServerDove?
Off-lease or decommissioned enterprise hardware that we clean, test and reset in Doha. Every unit goes through POST, burn-in, memory and drive checks and a power-supply check, with firmware and BIOS returned to defaults and drives securely erased.
Can I ask about the exact unit before I buy?
Yes. Message us the SKU on WhatsApp and we will confirm the condition and configuration of the unit in stock, with photos if you want them.
How fast is delivery in Qatar?
Orders ship from Doha and arrive within one working day anywhere in Qatar. Delivery is free on orders over QAR 300.
Can I collect in person?
Yes, from Nuaija Office 7, Doha, usually within 24 hours of ordering. Choose pick-up at checkout and we will message you when it is ready.
What warranty is included?
A 6-month hardware warranty from the delivery date, covering the unit as supplied. If a part fails we repair or replace it. Full terms are on the warranty page.
What is your return policy?
If the unit arrives faulty or not as described, tell us and we will collect it and replace or refund it. Full terms are on the Refund Policy page.
Which payment methods do you accept?
Visa, Mastercard and American Express online. Bank transfer is available for company orders; contact us for details.
Is the price shown the final price?
Yes. The price shown is what you pay; nothing is added at checkout, and every order ships with an invoice in your name or your company's name.
Why buy refurbished
Enterprise hardware, tested in Doha, at a fraction of the price of new
Every unit we sell has already proven itself in a data centre. We test it again, grade it, and back it with a warranty before it leaves our stock.
Tested before it ships
POST, burn-in, memory and power-supply checks on every unit. Anything that fails is repaired or pulled from stock, not sold.
Same performance, lower cost
A Xeon runs the same workloads whether it is new or two years old. Spend the difference on more CPUs, memory or storage.
In stock, not on order
New enterprise hardware can take weeks or months to arrive. Ours is on the shelf in Doha and delivered across Qatar within a day.
Warranty and local support
Every unit is covered. Installation, configuration and hardware support are handled by our own team in Qatar, not a call centre abroad.