Dell PowerEdge R740xd 24SFF 2U Rack Server Barebone
Price includes warranty
DELL
Product Specification
| Form Factor | 2U rack mount |
| Processor Socket | 2x LGA3647 |
| Memory Slots | 24 DIMM slots |
| RAID Controller Options | Dell PERC H730P or H740P |
| Power Supplies | Supports dual hot-plug redundant power supplies |
| Management | Integrated iDRAC9 |
Refurbished Β· Tested
Dell PowerEdge R740xd 24SFF barebone, a 2U two-socket 14th generation rack server for storage-dense builds, supplied without CPU or memory.
This is a refurbished Dell PowerEdge R740xd, the storage-dense member of Dell's 14th generation PowerEdge line, supplied as a 24-bay small form factor barebone under SKU SD-SRV-R740XD-24SFF. It is a 2U, two-socket chassis with 2 x LGA3647 sockets for 1st or 2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors, 24 DDR4 DIMM slots and 24 hot-plug 2.5 inch front bays. Drives run behind a PERC controller such as the H730P or H740P, and management is through the integrated iDRAC9. Buyers in Qatar choose the barebone when they want to specify their own processors, memory, drives and controller rather than pay for a fixed build. Typical uses are software-defined storage nodes, backup repositories, database hosts and virtualisation clusters that keep VM storage local. We hold these chassis in Doha, and each unit's Service Tag identifies its original factory build.
SD-SRV-R740XD-24SFFForm factor 2U rackChassis and platform
The R740xd is the 14th generation storage variant of the R740: the same two-socket LGA3647 board, with a front cage built for drive count. This unit is the 24 x 2.5 inch layout, and memory speed depends on which processor generation you fit.
What you need to add
A barebone needs processors, memory and drives before it will boot into service. Plan the build around the workload: storage nodes need drive count and controller cache, virtualisation hosts need cores and memory.
- Processors: one or two Intel Xeon Scalable CPUs, 1st or 2nd Generation, LGA3647. Fit matching models in both sockets, each with its heatsink.
- Memory: DDR4 ECC RDIMM or LRDIMM, populated evenly across the six channels of each processor. 2nd Generation CPUs run memory at up to 2933 MT/s.
- Drives and caddies: 2.5 inch SAS or SATA HDDs or SSDs, each in a Dell 14th generation 2.5 inch hot-plug carrier.
- Controller: if no PERC is fitted, add an H730P or H740P so the backplane presents drives to the operating system.
- Power: two matching hot-plug supplies for redundancy, sized to the CPUs and drive count.
- iDRAC licence: an Enterprise licence if you need the full virtual console.
Compatibility
Parts for the R740xd follow Dell's 14th generation standards. The points below cover what a buyer most often gets wrong when completing a barebone.
| Component | What fits |
|---|---|
| Processors | Intel Xeon Scalable 1st or 2nd Generation, LGA3647, matched pair |
| Memory | DDR4 ECC RDIMM or LRDIMM, one type per system |
| Front drives | 2.5 inch SAS or SATA HDD and SSD in 14th generation carriers |
| NVMe drives | Only with an NVMe-capable backplane and cabling |
| RAID controller | Dell PERC H730P or H740P |
| Power supplies | Two hot-plug units of the same wattage |
Do not mix RDIMMs and LRDIMMs in the same system. A chassis with a SAS/SATA backplane will not accept NVMe drives in the front bays until the backplane is changed, so check the fitted backplane before buying NVMe drives. Older 13th generation drive carriers do not fit the 14th generation bays. Both power supplies in a redundant pair should be the same wattage and model.
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 barebone mean for this R740xd?
It is the 24-bay SFF chassis without a defined processor, memory or drive build. The installed configuration, including controller, network card and power supplies, is confirmed separately for each unit, and the Service Tag identifies the original factory build. Plan to source CPUs, DIMMs and drives to suit the workload before the server can be brought into service.
Which processors does the PowerEdge R740xd take?
Up to two Intel Xeon Scalable processors from the 1st Generation (Skylake-SP) or 2nd Generation (Cascade Lake) families on the LGA3647 socket. Both sockets should be fitted with matching models. The 2nd Generation parts allow memory to run at up to 2933 MT/s, while 1st Generation processors run memory at lower maximum speeds.
What memory does the R740xd use?
DDR4 ECC registered (RDIMM) or load-reduced (LRDIMM) modules across 24 slots, 12 per processor. Maximum speed is up to 2933 MT/s, depending on the processor model and how many DIMMs are populated per channel. RDIMMs and LRDIMMs should not be mixed in the same system.
How does the R740xd differ from the standard R740?
The xd is the storage-dense variant of the same 14th generation platform. It offers higher front drive counts, such as this 24x 2.5-inch layout, plus optional rear bays, which makes it suited to software-defined storage, backup targets and hosts that keep large amounts of data locally.
Can I run NVMe drives in the 24 front bays?
Only with the appropriate NVMe-capable backplane, cabling and configuration. A chassis with a SAS/SATA backplane will not accept NVMe drives in those bays without the backplane being changed. Check which backplane is fitted to the unit before buying NVMe drives.
Which RAID controllers are used in this server?
The R740xd is commonly configured with the Dell PERC H730P or H740P. Both are 12Gb/s SAS controllers for hardware RAID across the front bays; the H740P carries a larger cache. A SAS/SATA backplane needs a compatible PERC or HBA for the drives to be presented to the operating system.
What remote management does the R740xd have?
It has an integrated iDRAC9 controller for out-of-band management, including monitoring, alerts, firmware updates and configuration. Features such as the full virtual console depend on the iDRAC licence level, so confirm whether an Enterprise licence is present if remote console access is required.
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.