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Dell PowerEdge R740. Review model-specific GPU upgrade components, cooling, power cables and installation planning. Request a configuration-matched quotation.
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KEY SPECIFICATIONS / 01
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Technical overview
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| Product series | PowerEdge Rack Servers |
|---|---|
| Height (Y) | 86.8 mm |
| Front / chassis width (Xa / Xb) | 482.0 / 434.0 mm |
| Drawing depth (Zc) | 715.5 mm; see the dimension drawing for front projection |
| Maximum weight | 26.3 kg (2.5-inch drive system); 28.6 kg (3.5-inch drive system) |
| Brand | Dell |
| Model | PowerEdge R740 |
| Catalog line | Dell PowerEdge |
| Manufacturer | Dell |
| Model / P/N | Dell PowerEdge R740 |
| Category | Enterprise Server |
| Product family | Dell PowerEdge |
HOW THIS PRODUCT FITS YOUR SYSTEM
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YOUR QUOTE REQUEST
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SUPPORT & REPLACEMENT
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Compare related products These products may be related, but we have not confirmed them as replacements.USING HARDWARE RESPONSIBLY
Consider repairability, remaining support and actual operating demand. Extending service life is useful only when the equipment still meets your security and reliability requirements.
Use measured average input power for the same workload. PSU ratings and processor TDP are different from total system power.
Energy difference = (current W − proposed W) × hours × units ÷ 1,000. Excludes cooling, embodied emissions and purchase costs.GPU upgrade planning
Build the GPU upgrade around the installed risers, cooling and power configuration.
These parts may be used in the configuration shown; they are not a universal kit. Your quotation will list the checked parts, quantities and availability.
Configuration-specific
Match riser 1A/1D, 2A/2E and 3A/3B to the GPU layout. Confirm individual Dell P/Ns from the Service Tag.
Enquire about this component ↗Configuration-specific
Two 1U processor heatsink modules and two CPU clips.
Enquire about this component ↗SERVER CONFIGURATION
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Choose the chassis and processor first. We will then match the DIMM, drive and GPU part numbers to that system. Prices and stock are confirmed in your quotation.
CONNECTION DETAILS
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PRODUCT DETAILS
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Platform overview
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Chassis revision, regional SKU and current sales and support status are confirmed before parts are selected.
Processor family, socket count, thermal limits and memory population are checked together for the selected platform.
Drive media, form factor, backplane, controller or HBA, cabling and boot design are reviewed together.
NICs, accelerators, risers, power, firmware, rails, support and regional accessories are listed separately in the BOM.
Complete systems and spare parts are quoted separately. CPUs, DIMMs, drive carriers, controllers, NICs and PSUs are matched to the selected platform unless an approved compatible alternative is listed in the quotation.
Server configuration
Dimensions and weight depend on the chassis variant and configuration. Confirm rack clearance, rails, cable space and load capacity before installation.
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Rack integration plan
Star Networking reviews upstream switching, storage path, OOB management, power input, rails and service details together so the delivered node can be installed without reworking the BOM.
25/100/400G uplinks, DAC/AOC, optics and OOB management are planned before shipment.
Dell PowerEdge R740 is staged with CPU, DIMM, storage, controller, NIC, PSU and firmware profile.
Boot media, hot data tier, capacity tier and backup path are separated in the BOM.
Service terms, serial numbers, labels, packing details and delivery milestones are recorded with the order.
Deployment / workload
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Balance core density, memory capacity, boot resilience, east-west traffic and support policy.
Align memory, storage latency, controller mode and network throughput with the application profile.
Plan resilient boot, management access, power redundancy and a repeatable firmware baseline.
Standardize node BOMs, spares, firmware and delivery batches before multi-system rollout.
Compatibility and BOM checks
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Model selection & order planning
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Configuration-specific
GPU air shroud, Mylar and six high-performance fans.
Enquire about this component ↗Shut down, disconnect input power and follow ESD precautions before internal service. Use the exact procedure for your model and installed configuration.
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