Dell PowerEdge R740XD Servers

Overwhelming Versatility for Your Business Needs

The Dell PowerEdge R740XD is a purpose-built 2U dual-socket rack server optimized for mixed storage and compute environments, making it ideal for hyper-converged, software-defined storage, or virtualization workloads. It supports up to two Intel Xeon Scalable processors and up to 3 TB of DDR4 memory, delivering the compute and memory resources needed for demanding enterprise applications. What sets the R740XD apart is its flexible drive configuration—supporting up to 24 x 2.5″ or 12 x 3.5″ hot-swappable drives—providing massive storage capacity in a single chassis. With both front-access drive bays and rear storage expansion, it allows unique custom layouts, combining high-density HDD storage with NVMe or SSD acceleration. PCIe expansion and GPU support further enhance its capability, making it suitable for analytics, AI workloads, or mixed I/O environments. Like other PowerEdge models, it includes Dell iDRAC9 and OpenManage for remote monitoring, firmware management, and lifecycle automation to streamline operations. Overall, the R740XD delivers exceptional balance in compute, storage scalability, and flexibility—perfect for data-intensive and evolving infrastructure needs.

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Enterprise-grade reliability in a compact form factor
The Dell PowerEdge R640 8-bay 2.5" chassis is a high-performance 1U rack server designed for dense compute environments, supporting up to eight hot-swappable 2.5" drives. It features dual Intel Xeon Scalable processors and up to 3TB of DDR4 memory, making it ideal for virtualization, database, and high-performance workloads. With advanced iDRAC9 management and strong security features, the R640 offers versatility and affordability, all in a compact server.

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Maximize your Data Storage
The R640 10-Bay Server offers a more expanded storage capacity, allowing for greater flexibility in storage configurations. This added storage versatility makes the 10-Bay R640 ideal for demanding workloads that require higher IOPS and scalable storage options.

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Higher Throughput for Extensive Workloads
The R640 10-Bay NVMe Server is engineered for ultra-fast storage performance, featuring support for up to 10 NVMe drives. This configuration is ideal for high-performance applications like database acceleration and real-time analytics. The all-NVMe setup eliminates traditional storage bottlenecks, offering faster data access and improved scalability. This NVMe variant is optimized for environments where speed and responsiveness are critical. With enhanced PCIe bandwidth and drive density, the R640 10-Bay NVMe Server is purpose-built for next-gen workloads.

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The R640 VxRail 10‑Bay Server is enhanced with Dell EMC’s VxRail hyperconverged infrastructure stack, making it a turnkey appliance pre-integrated with VMware vSphere and vSAN. For buyers seeking plug‑and‑play hyperconverged infrastructure with Dell support, the VxRail edition provides ready-to-use HCI simplicity.

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Smaller Server, Same Efficiency
The R640 4-Bay Server is a compact server designed for performance and efficiency in space-constrained environments. With support for up to four 3.5" drives, it offers high-capacity storage options ideal for data-intensive workloads like file serving or backup solutions. Powered by dual Intel Xeon Scalable processors and up to 3TB of DDR4 memory, the R640 4-Bay delivers robust computing power.
This configuration is well-suited for businesses that require a balance of storage density and compute performance in a smaller footprint.

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