Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 8x 2.5" Bay 2x 1100W PSU No CPU/RAM/HDD/OS
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About this product
The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rackmountable server chassis with eight 2.5" drive bays. This barebones unit comes without CPUs, RAM, hard drives, or an operating system, providing a flexible foundation for custom server builds. It includes two 1100W power supply units for robust power delivery and offers fully managed Ethernet connectivity. Designed for enterprise-level deployments, it supports RAID levels such as 1+0.
Our take
The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740, offered as a barebones server chassis, is an excellent starting point for those who want to build a custom server tailored to specific needs. The eight 2.5" bays are suitable for high-speed SSDs or smaller HDDs, and the dual 1100W PSUs ensure ample power for demanding configurations. It's important to understand that you're getting a shell; no CPUs, RAM, or storage are included, so be prepared to source those components. The fully managed network connectivity and support for RAID 1+0 are solid features for a server of this caliber, providing a reliable backbone for a custom build.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 8x 2.5" drive bays
- Dual 1100W power supply units
- 2U rackmountable form factor
- Fully managed Ethernet connectivity
- Supports RAID 1+0
Cons
- No CPU, RAM, HDD, or OS included
- Requires additional component purchases
Specifications
- Brand Dell
- Type Server
- Product Line PowerEdge
- Form Factor 2U Rackmountable
- Model PowerEdge R740
- RAM Size 0GB
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- Interface
- Ethernet (RJ-45)
- Network Connectivity
- Wired-Ethernet (RJ-45)
- Network Management Type
- Fully Managed
- Network Type
- Ethernet
- MPN
- R740
- Unit Quantity
- 1
- Number of Processors
- 0
- RAID Levels
- 1+0
- Processor Manufacturer
- Intel
- Memory Type
- NA
- Processor Speed
- NA
- Manufacturer Warranty
- na
- Connector Type
- na
- California Prop 65 Warning
- For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov
- Item Height
- 4"
- Item Length
- 30"
- Item Width
- 18"
- Supported Wireless Protocols
- na
