14G · 2U rack · 2-socket · 2018
Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 price in South Africa
Storage-dense 2U: up to 26 large-form-factor drives for software-defined storage, backup targets and media archives. Server Hub sources the R740xd2 to order — tell us the configuration and we will quote a current, VAT-inclusive price and lead time, with a local warranty claimed in Johannesburg.
Live R740xd2 listings
Cheapest first. Read the configuration, not the model number.
What the R740xd2 is
14G, 2U rack, 2-socket.
- Generation
- 14G · launched 2018
- Form factor
- 2U rack
- Platform
- Up to two Xeon Scalable (1st/2nd gen, up to 22 cores each) · DDR4 up to 2933, 16 DIMMs (up to 1 TB) · PCIe 3 (up to 5 slots)
- Drive bays
- Up to 24× 3.5" SAS/SATA front + 2× 3.5" or 2.5" rear (26 drives); optional 2× M.2 (BOSS)
- Typical draw
- 450 W configured
A storage-dense 14G platform: 1st/2nd-gen Xeon Scalable, DDR4 and PCIe 3 SAS/SATA drive bays (no front NVMe) — refurbished value where the drive count, not the processor, is the point.
The cost nobody budgets
R 919 a month in electricity.
A configured R740xd2 draws about 450 W around the clock — 328 kWh a month, R 919 at R2.80/kWh, and R 33 095 over three years. Put it next to the purchase price, and size the UPS for it before it arrives.
Size the backup powerWarranted in Johannesburg
New carries 12 months, certified refurbished 12 months and pre-owned 90 days — return-to-base in Johannesburg, always additional to your Consumer Protection Act rights.
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Questions
About the R740xd2.
Can I buy the Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 in South Africa?
Yes — Server Hub sources the R740xd2 to order. Tell us the configuration you need (cores, memory, storage) and we will quote a current, VAT-inclusive price and lead time, with a local warranty claimed in Johannesburg.
Is the Dell R740xd2 still worth buying in 2026?
A storage-dense 14G platform: 1st/2nd-gen Xeon Scalable, DDR4 and PCIe 3 SAS/SATA drive bays (no front NVMe) — refurbished value where the drive count, not the processor, is the point. The R740xd2 is a 2U rack, 2-socket 14G machine launched in 2018: Storage-dense 2U: up to 26 large-form-factor drives for software-defined storage, backup targets and media archives.
What warranty does a R740xd2 from Server Hub carry?
New: 12-month warranty, manufacturer-backed and mirrored locally (longer where the manufacturer's own warranty is longer). Certified refurbished carries 12 months and pre-owned 90 days — return-to-base in Johannesburg, always additional to your Consumer Protection Act rights.