Dell PowerEdge R740XD2 2 x 20 Core 2.50GHz Gold 6248 256GB 12 x 12TB 7.2K SATA H730P
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Model | Dell PowerEdge R740XD2 2U Rack Mount Server |
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Form Factor | 24 x 3.5" (LFF) Large Form Factor |
processor | 2 x Intel Xeon Gold 6248 2.50GHz 20-Core CPU Processors |
memory | 256GB DDR4 Memory |
Raid Controller | Dell Perc H730P 2GB Mini Raid Controller |
Hard Drive | 12 x Dell 3.5" 12TB 7.2K 6GBPS SATA Hard Drive |
Solid State Drive | Dell BOSS SATA Controller + 2 x 240GB M.2 SATA SSD Drives |
IDRAC License | IDRAC 9 Enterprise Licence |
Networking | Embedded Broadcom 5720 Dual Port 1GB RJ-45 Network Card |
Power Supply | 2 x Dell 1100W 80 Plus Platinum Power Supplies |
Rack Kit | Included |
Chassis Condition | Manufacturer Refurbished |
Warranty | 1 Year Bytestock Warranty |
Enterprise-grade compute with high-throughput SAS storage
The Dell PowerEdge R740XD2 2U rackmount server is designed for performance-intensive environments that require both scalable compute and dependable storage. Powered by 2 x Intel Xeon Gold 6248 processors running at 2.50GHz with 20 cores each, it offers 40 physical cores and strong per-core performance—ideal for high-concurrency workloads. With 256GB of DDR4 memory and 12 x 12TB 7.2K 12Gbps SAS drives, this system delivers 144TB of raw capacity supported by faster read/write speeds and higher durability than SATA. It features a Dell BOSS card with dual 240GB M.2 SSDs for OS duties, a PERC H730P RAID controller for storage redundancy, iDRAC9 Enterprise for remote access, dual 1100W PSUs, and integrated 1GbE networking.
Built for VM hosting, high-volume storage, and backup consolidation
This server is ideal for businesses running large-scale virtualisation, media storage, or centralised backup systems. The 40-core CPU setup provides the horsepower for multi-tenant VM environments, containerised applications, or intensive data processing. The 144TB SAS array makes it an excellent choice for storing large datasets, long-term archives, or surveillance footage with higher throughput and uptime demands. Whether you're consolidating older infrastructure or scaling out an existing cluster, this configuration balances memory, compute, and enterprise-grade storage to support demanding hybrid workloads.
Professionally refurbished and supported by Bytestock
This server is manufacturer-refurbished and has been professionally tested by Bytestock’s in-house team to ensure enterprise-grade reliability. It includes a 1-year return-to-base warranty and global shipping. Trust Bytestock for performance-driven, refurbished Dell PowerEdge servers—configured to meet modern IT demands and ready to deploy.
Delivery Information
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Next business day delivery during the day to the UK mainland if ordered before 4pm.
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Next day delivery by 12:00 noon to UK mainland addresses.
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2-3 day delivery during the day to almost all European business centres and 2-4 days for most other worldwide addresses (some shipments to EU addresses may face delays outside of our control due to customs charges).
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Extended Warranty Option (3 and 5 Years)
For older generation products that come with a 1-year warranty, we offer the option to extend the warranty to 3 or 5 years for an additional charge.