Name: Dell PowerEdge R740xd Rack Server
Brand: Dell
SKU: 2985
Price: 585999.00 ETB
Availability: InStock

Do your existing servers disrupt your ability to effectively process heavy databases, virtualization, or mixed application workloads? The Dell PowerEdge R740xd rack server is an excellent solution for high-growth companies, with a balanced architecture that helps to overcome these issues. The R740xd server is a combination of high processing performance, memory capacity, and versatility of drive interfaces that allows any organization to consistently excel and deliver the required performance for modern workloads. Its flexible 2U form factor platform provides speed, durability, and expandability within the enterprise-class application space in a rapidly changing data center landscape.

Dell PowerEdge R740XD 24SFF Rack Server Price List:

Server Model	Processor	Memory	Storage	Price
Dell PowerEdge R740XD Rack Server (Basic)	24 cores (2 x Intel Xeon Gold 6226, 12 Cores each)	128GB DDR4 RAM	2 × 480GB SSD (960GB SATA SSD)	ETB 585,999.00
Dell PowerEdge R740XD Rack Server (Standard)	24 cores (2 x Intel Xeon Gold 6226, 12 Cores each)	256GB DDR4 RAM	3 × 480GB SSD (960GB SATA SSD)	ETB 739,099.00
Dell PowerEdge R740XD Rack Server (Essentials)	48 cores (2 x Intel Xeon Platinum 8260, 24 Cores each)	512GB DDR4 RAM	2 × 480GB SSD (960GB SATA SSD), 3 x 960GB SATA SSD	ETB 1,324,288.00
Dell PowerEdge R740XD Rack Server (Premium)	48 cores (2 x Intel Xeon Platinum 8260, 24 Cores each)	768GB DDR4 RAM	2 × 480GB SSD (960GB SATA SSD), 3 x 1.92TB SATA SSD	ETB 1,981,775.00

High-Speed Compute, Scalable Memory & Flexible Storage for Modern Data Center

PowerEdge R740xd uses dual Intel Xeon Scalable CPUs with a max core count of 28 on each, allowing up to 3TB of DDR4 in 24 DIMM slots, and offers NVDIMMs, which significantly increase read cache speed. It supports SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives with PERC H730P and H740P controllers & HBA330, providing a system with high-capacity, high-throughput storage that is perfect for data analytics, virtualization, and cloud computing workloads.

Intelligent Management, Security Enhancements & Expandability for Enterprise Stability

The Dell R740xd offers an intelligent management solution by combining iDRAC9 and OpenManage Enterprise, as well as supporting IPMI 2.0, making it easy to manage and automate routine tasks. Built-in security features like TPM, system lockdown, and secure boot keep the sensitive data protected. Adding PCIe Gen3 rise cards offers high-speed interconnectivity to GPUs, and availability of 1/10/25GbE network interfaces for quick connectivity and flexible acceleration for AI, VDI, or multi-application deployments.

Why Choose ServerBasket?

Rapid Delivery, Custom Build & Fast Setups

ServerBasket provides a fast delivery service for all Dell PowerEdge R740xd servers throughout Ethiopia. We also build server configurations based on your specifications regarding CPU, memory, storage, RAID, and networking as part of our deployment assistance.

Low Price & Genuine Dell Components

ServerBasket ensures low prices and certified Dell products in our server builds. We guarantee that your server performs reliably and consistently in terms of performance towards your enterprise workloads.

3-Year Warranty

All R740xd servers from ServerBasket come with a 3-year assured warranty with free pickup support in case of a replacement. Our quick service ensures that your business remains operational without costly and unexpected outages.

Technical Specifications

Brand	Dell
Server Model	Dell PowerEdge R740xd Rack Server
Server Type	Rack Server
Form Factor	2U
Processor	2 x Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family
Maximum Cores	Up to 56 Cores
Memory Capacity	Up to 7.68 TB (12 × 512 GB Intel Optane Persistent Memory + 12 × 128 GB LRDIMM) Up to 3 TB (24 × 128 GB LRDIMM)
Memory Slots	24 DIMM Slots
Storage Support	HDD & SSD
Drive Types	SAS / SATA / NVMe
Network Ports	4 × 1 GbE or 2 × 10 GbE + 2 × 1 GbE or 4 × 10 GbE or 2 × 25 GbE.
PCIe Slots	Up to 8 × PCIe Gen3
Accelerator options	Up to 3 GPUs (300 W) or up to 6 GPUs (150 W) Up to 3 double-wide FPGAs or up to 4 single-wide FPGAs
Security	TPM 1.2 / TPM 2.0 support Secure Boot System Lockdown Mode Firmware & Data Protection Secure Erase
Supported RAID Controller’s	Internal Controllers: PERC H330, PERC H730P, PERC H740P, HBA330 External Controllers (RAID): PERC H840, 12 Gbps SAS HBA
Operating System	Microsoft Windows Server, Linux Distributions, Virtualization & Hypervisors, VMware ESXi, Citrix Hypervisor and more.
Power Supplies	2 units (redundant)
Wattage Range PSUs	495 W to 2400 W 495 W Platinum 750 W Platinum / Titanium 1100 W Platinum 1600 W Platinum 2000 W Platinum 2400 W Platinum
Ideal For	Software Defined Storage, Service Providers or Virtual Desktop Infrastructure.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

What is the maximum RAM capacity supported by the Dell PowerEdge R740xd?

PowerEdge R740xd has 24 DDR4 ECC DIMM slots. The memory supports RDIMM, LRDIMM, NVDIMM-N, and Intel Optane DCPMM (Persistent Memory). The maximum memory capacity is up to 1.5TB with RDIMMs, 3TB with LRDIMMs, up to 192GB of NVDIMM-N (for cache/log use), and up to 6TB with Intel Optane DCPMM (configuration-dependent).

What networking options are available on the Dell R740xd server?

Dell R740xd servers support PCIe Gen3 expansion slots and Dell Network Daughter Cards (NDC/OCP) for flexible networking. Available options include 4 × 1GbE RJ45, 2 or 4 × 10GbE (RJ45 or SFP+), and 2 × 25GbE SFP28, depending on the selected network card.

What is the number of SSDs and HDDs the PowerEdge R740xd can accommodate?

The R740xd Dell provides comprehensive storage options for workloads. It offers 24 SFF SAS/SSD/NVMes or up to 12 LFF SAS on the front plane. On the mid bay, configure up to 4 LFF SAS or up to 4 SFF SAS/SSD. Rear bays can include 4 SFF SAS/SSD or up to 2 LFF SAS.

How many PCIe slots does the server R740xd have?

Server R740xd is built with 8 PCIe Gen 3 slots, having 4 full bandwidth x 16 slots. These 8 physical slots can be used to mount network cards, fibre channel HBAs, RAID / SAS controllers, NVMe cards, and GPUs.

Is technical support available from ServerBasket?

Yes, ServerBasket’s team of certified support professionals remains available round-the-clock to respond quickly to your queries. Get in touch with them through emails, WhatsApp, or phone calls. They assist you remotely for the installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of the Dell PowerEdge R740xd.