Dell
End of support2U rack · 14GDell PowerEdge™ R740
The 14G two-socket 2U server that anchored a generation of virtualization estates. End of sale August 2021; end of support August 31, 2026 - after that date there are no firmware or security updates.
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At a glance
- Lifecycle
- End of support 2026-08-31
- Sockets
- 2× Intel Xeon Scalable (1st/2nd Gen)
- Replacement
- PowerEdge R770
- Form factor
- 2U rack
Specifications (4)
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2× Intel Xeon Scalable, 1st or 2nd Generation |
| Form factor | 2U rack |
| End of sale | 2021-08-01 |
| End of support | 2026-08-31 |
Refer to the vendor's official specification sheet for the complete matrix; we confirm exact configuration details on every quote.
Lifecycle
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Released | 2017 |
| Status | End of support |
| End of sale | 2021-08-01 |
| End of support | 2026-08-31 |
| Successor | R770 |
Succeeded by Dell PowerEdge™ R770.
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