Dell PowerEdge R740xd
Economy-tier compute for backup, lab, and secondary workloads
Platform Positioning
Value / Legacy — 14th Generation
The R740xd serves as the economy tier in the 1IX compute portfolio. It is not the flagship — it is the platform you choose when the workload does not justify current-generation economics.
The PowerEdge R740xd is a proven 14th-generation platform ideal for cost-sensitive secondary workloads. With flexible storage and dependable performance, it delivers enterprise-grade reliability at the lowest acquisition cost in the 1IX compute portfolio.
Key Specifications
Capabilities at a Glance
processor
2x Intel Xeon Silver/Gold (1st/2nd Gen)
memory
Up to 768 GB DDR4
storage
8–24x 2.5" or 6x 3.5" drives
networking
1G / 10G onboard
power
Redundant 495W–1100W
form Factor
2U rack server
Key Features
- Dual-socket Intel Xeon SP (1st/2nd Gen)
- Flexible 2.5" / 3.5" drive configurations
- Up to 768 GB DDR4 memory
- iDRAC9 remote management
- Redundant power supplies
Ideal Workloads
- Backup and secondary storage
- Test and development labs
- Secondary site replication
- File and print services
- Low-density virtualization
1IX Certified
Every R740xd Validated Before Delivery
This is not a refurbished server. It is an enterprise compute platform, professionally renewed, validated, and warrantied by 1IX.
100+ Point Hardware Validation
Every component is inspected and validated against Dell specifications.
Latest Stable Firmware
BIOS, iDRAC, and storage controller firmware updated to the latest stable releases.
Memory Stress Testing
Extended memory stress testing to catch intermittent failures before deployment.
Storage Health Verification
Full SMART and surface scan of every drive. Failed or degraded drives are replaced.
Power Supply & Fan Validation
Redundant power supplies and all fans tested under load.
iDRAC Validation
iDRAC controller verified for remote management, alerting, and lifecycle management.
72-Hour Burn-In
Every server runs under load for 72 continuous hours to surface latent defects.
Asset & Serial Documentation
Full asset and serial documentation provided for warranty and inventory tracking.
1-Year Hardware Warranty
Every 1IX Certified server includes a 1-year hardware warranty with replacement.
Configured to Order
Built Around Your Workload
Every R740xd is sourced, validated, configured, and delivered for a specific customer and workload. We do not hold inventory — we build to order.
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Virtualization Configuration
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Private Cloud Configuration
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Database Configuration
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Pricing Guide
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