Are you looking for an efficient 2U rack server to run complex workloads for your enterprise at an exceptional price? Buy the powerful Dell PowerEdge R740 server with 2U chassis, highly scalable memory, high-performing I/O capacity, and top network capabilities. The server can be equipped with two 2nd gen multi-core, Intel Xeon Scalable processors with Intel C620 series chipset for advanced memory support and accelerated data retrieval. 2933 MT/s memory and up to 12 memory DIMMs per CPU socket ensure faster data access with each processor. The new iDRAC9 embedded server Lifecycle Management Solution alerts, and performs telemetry streaming, thermal management, automatic SSL, BIOS recovery, and much more. Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 Server has flexible drive bays for 16 x 2.5-inch or 8 x 3.5-inch drives allowing for large hot-plug storage options and can include SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives. Upgrade with zero initial investment by buying from ServerBasket. 30-day credit, free shipping, and 24/7 support are available in South Africa. Order now!

Dell PowerEdge R740 Server Price List:

Server Model	Processor	Memory	Storage	Price
Dell R740 Server (Basic)	40 Cores (2 x Intel Xeon Gold 6138, 20 Cores Each)	128GB DDR4 (4 x 32GB)	2 × 480GB SSD (960GB SATA), 2 × 1TB HDD (2TB SAS)	R 39,049
Dell R740 Server (Standard)	40 Cores (2 x Intel Xeon Gold 6138, 20 Cores Each)	256GB DDR4 (8 x 32GB)	2 × 480GB SSD (960GB SATA), 7 × 3TB HDD (21TB SAS)	R 46,859
Dell R740 Server (Reliable)	48 cores (2 x Intel Xeon Platinum 8163, 24 Cores each)	512GB DDR4 (16 x 32GB)	2 × 480GB SSD (960GB SATA), 7 × 4TB HDD (28TB SAS)	R 65,899
Dell R740 Server (Powerful)	48 cores (2 x Intel Xeon Platinum 8163, 24 Cores each)	768GB DDR4 (24 x 32GB)	2 × 480GB SSD (960GB SATA), 4 × 10TB HDD (40TB SAS)	R 75,659

Scalable Storage and Next-Gen Xeon CPUs for Heavy-Duty Workloads

The Dell R740 servers can accommodate 16 2.5” for 122.88TB or 8 3.5” NVMe, SATA, and SAS SSDs for a max storage of 128TB for ultra-fast storage access. Enjoy 6.14TB of DDR4 memory at 2933 MT/s, and 3 double-width GPU acceleration for complex applications requiring high-performance computing. The dual Intel Xeon Scalable Processors with up to 28 cores/processor offer an unmatched computational power making them the best servers for virtualization, delivering scalable configuration, reduced downtimes, and enhanced operational efficiency for dense workloads and unmatched multi-threaded performance.

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Technical Specifications

Brand	DELL
Server Model	Dell PowerEdge R740 Server
Form Factor	2U Rack
Processor Models	Two Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family processors
No of Processors	2
Max Cores	56 Cores
Ram Type	DDR4
Support RAM’s	4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB
Max Memory	3TB
Total Memory Slots	24 DIMM’s
Graphics Card	Nvidia Tesla P100, K80, K40, Grid M60, M10, P4, Quadro P4000, NVIDIA V100
Hard drives(hot-plug)	Up to 16 x 2.5” SAS/SATA (HDD/SSD) max 122.88TB or up to 8 x 3.5” SAS/SATA HDD max 128TB
Operating System	Canonical Ubuntu Microsoft Windows Server Oracle Linux
PCI slots	8 PCIe Gen 3 slots
RAID controller	PERC H330, H730P, H740P, HBA330, H840, 12 Gbps SAS HBA RAID S140
Power supply	1600W, 2000W and 2400W, Gold 1100W Titanium 750W, Platinum 495W, 750W

Additional information

Brand	Dell
Form Factor	2U
Core Options	10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 2, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 4, 6, 8
RAM Type	DDR4
RAM Capacity	3TB
Storage Capacity	128TB

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by Mpho January 20, 2025

I made my purchase of the PowerEdge R740 Rack Server from ServerBasket, which has proven to be an excellent decision. The server performs virtualization tasks effectively as its service includes fast dispatch along with dependable warranties, and efficient customer assistance. ServerBasket provides excellent servers at affordable prices, which makes the choice worthwhile.
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by Richard Shawn March 12, 2026

The PowerEdge R740 is the right server for my expanding business. ServerBasket provided the most economical option with an unrealistically fast delivery time. The server is working fine without any problem.
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by rabada April 28, 2026

I’m very happy with the purchase of Dell R740. It’s a very efficient and dependable app, and ServerBasket’s customer service was very good throughout the process.