{"product_id":"r740xd-gpu-ready-no-gpu-included-build-refurbished-1","title":"R740xd – GPU Ready (no GPU included) Build, Gold 6248 \/ H740p, Refurbished","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDell PowerEdge R740xd 24SFF Rack Server – GPU Ready Build, Xeon Gold 6248 \/ PERC H740p (Refurbished)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2U GPU-Ready Server with 40 Cores and Hardware RAID – Add Your Own GPU or Run CPU-Heavy Workloads Today\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eDell PowerEdge R740xd\u003c\/strong\u003e has the same GPU-ready setup as our $2,995 GPU Ready build — GPU enablement kit, low-profile heat sinks, high-performance fans and 1600W supplies, all installed and tested — but steps up to \u003cstrong\u003e2x Intel Xeon Gold 6248 (40 cores \/ 80 threads total)\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003ePERC H740p RAID controller with 8GB cache\u003c\/strong\u003e. Pick it if the server will also handle data prep, virtualization or storage alongside GPU work, or if you want hardware RAID rather than pass-through. No GPU is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eKey Specifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServer Model\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dell PowerEdge R740xd 24SFF (24x 2.5\" Small Form Factor bays)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessors\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2x Intel Xeon Gold 6248 (2.5GHz base, 20 cores \/ 40 threads each) – 40 Cores \/ 80 Threads total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMemory\u003c\/strong\u003e: 128GB DDR4 ECC Registered (expandable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGPU\u003c\/strong\u003e: None included – GPU Enablement Kit pre-installed, plus 1x Dell 8-Pin to 6\/8-Pin (PCIe-style) GPU power cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1x Dell 960GB 6G SATA 2.5\" SSD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRAID\/Controller\u003c\/strong\u003e: PERC H740p, 8GB NV cache (hardware RAID 0\/1\/5\/6\/10\/50\/60)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNetworking\u003c\/strong\u003e: Intel X710 2x 10Gb SFP+ + I350 2x 1Gb Base-T rNDC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemote Management\u003c\/strong\u003e: iDRAC Enterprise (with dedicated management port)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2x 1600W AC Hot-Plug Power Supplies (redundant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCooling\u003c\/strong\u003e: High Performance Fan Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRails\u003c\/strong\u003e: Included Rail Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Professionally refurbished and tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOS\u003c\/strong\u003e: No OS included (supports Windows Server, Linux, VMware ESXi, Proxmox)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eHighlights:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwice the cores of our base GPU Ready build\u003c\/strong\u003e – 40 cores \/ 80 threads for virtualization, data pipelines and CPU-bound pre- and post-processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardware RAID with 8GB cache\u003c\/strong\u003e – protected volumes for VM datastores and databases without relying on software RAID\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGPU Enablement Kit pre-installed\u003c\/strong\u003e – shroud, risers and airflow already in place, so adding a GPU later is straightforward\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24-bay 2.5\" SFF chassis with 23 bays open for expansion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRedundant 1600W power supplies + high-performance cooling for 24\/7 operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGPU servers that also run VMs, databases or storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuyers who already own a GPU and want a stronger CPU platform than the base build\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCPU-heavy virtualization or compute today, with the option to add GPU compute later\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnvironments that standardize on hardware RAID\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis server has been fully tested and is ready to deploy. Ships with all necessary power cables, rails, and bezel (where applicable).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e: This is a refurbished unit in excellent cosmetic and functional condition. Minor signs of previous rack use may be present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCompare Our R740xd Builds:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAll four builds share the same GPU-ready platform (24SFF chassis, 128GB RAM, Intel X710\/I350 networking, iDRAC Enterprise, GPU enablement kit, high-performance fans, 2x 1600W supplies) — they differ in CPU, storage controller and GPU:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resilient-tec.com\/products\/r740xd-gpu-ready-no-gpu-included-build-refurbished\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR740xd – GPU Ready (No GPU Included)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e – $2,995 – 2x Silver 4210R, HBA330 pass-through. The lowest-cost GPU-ready host; bring your own card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eR740xd – GPU Ready, Gold 6248 \/ H740p (this listing)\u003c\/strong\u003e – $3,493.33 – 2x Gold 6248 (40 cores), PERC H740p RAID. More CPU and hardware RAID; bring your own card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resilient-tec.com\/products\/r740xd-dual-v100-build-refurbished\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR740xd – Dual V100 Build\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e – $5,849 – Silver 4210R platform + 2x Tesla V100 32GB (64GB total). Best value for multi-GPU training and parallel workloads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resilient-tec.com\/products\/r740xd-a40-build-refurbished\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR740xd – A40 Build\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e – $10,959 – Silver 4210R platform + 1x NVIDIA A40 48GB. Best single-GPU performance for AI inference and visualization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eNeed a custom configuration, more storage, or a GPU you already own installed? Message us — we can build to your requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat \"GPU Ready\" Actually Means Here\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA datacenter GPU is \u003cstrong\u003epassively cooled\u003c\/strong\u003e — no fan of its own — and Dell's installation guidance requires a specific set of parts before one will run reliably in an R740xd. These are installed and tested here:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGPU enablement kit\u003c\/strong\u003e — the risers, GPU air shroud and mylar insulation that direct air across a passive card instead of around it (Dell 330-BBMO \/ 85CYN in the US, 490-BEIX \/ JKFGX in EMEA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-profile heat sinks in both CPU sockets\u003c\/strong\u003e — the standard heat sinks physically foul the GPU air shroud, and Dell requires both sockets populated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-performance fan kit\u003c\/strong\u003e — mandatory for any GPU configuration in this chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2x 1600W power supplies\u003c\/strong\u003e — Dell sets an 1100W floor for GPU configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGPU power cable — check your card's connector.\u003c\/strong\u003e One Dell 8-pin to 6\/8-pin cable is included; it feeds cards with standard \u003cstrong\u003ePCIe 6-pin \/ 6+2-pin\u003c\/strong\u003e power sockets. Tesla-class data-center cards (P40, V100 PCIe, A40, A100 PCIe and similar) use an \u003cstrong\u003e8-pin EPS-12V\u003c\/strong\u003e socket and need a Dell 4VPD3-type cable, which is \u003cstrong\u003enot included\u003c\/strong\u003e. Low-profile cards such as the T4 and L4 are slot-powered and need no cable. Never force or adapt one connector type into the other — they wire 12V and ground differently. Full explanation: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resilient-tec.com\/blogs\/news\/custom-dell-r740xd-gpu-server-builds-prices-faq\"\u003ewhich GPU power cable an R740xd needs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from the $2,995 GPU Ready build?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSame chassis, memory, networking, enablement kit, cooling and power. This one has 2x Xeon Gold 6248 (40 cores \/ 80 threads) instead of 2x Silver 4210R (20 \/ 40), and a PERC H740p RAID controller with 8GB cache instead of the HBA330 pass-through adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I still run ZFS or software-defined storage?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe H740p can present non-RAID disks alongside RAID volumes. If pass-through is the whole plan, the $2,995 HBA330 build is the more natural fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich GPUs can I install?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUp to three double-width or six single-width cards, all identical in type and model; 300W per card is the envelope. Check the card's power connector: the included cable suits PCIe 6\/8-pin sockets, while Tesla-class cards with an 8-pin EPS-12V socket need a 4VPD3-type cable (not included).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I run it CPU-only for now?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is a complete 40-core server with 128GB of ECC memory, 24 drive bays and 10GbE networking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with an operating system?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo OS is included. The server supports Windows Server, Linux distributions, VMware ESXi and Proxmox. iDRAC Enterprise is licensed for remote installation and management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat condition is it in and what warranty applies?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProfessionally refurbished, fully tested and burned in, in excellent cosmetic and functional condition with minor signs of previous rack use possible. 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