Used Dell PowerEdge Server: Complete Guide R740, R640, R730
Are you looking for a reliable used Dell PowerEdge server for your IT infrastructure? Dell is the world’s second largest enterprise server provider, and its refurbished PowerEdge servers are among the most sought after on the French market. At IT And Office, discover our range of refurbished Dell PowerEdge servers — tested, guaranteed, and available immediately, up to 80% cheaper than new prices.
Contents
- Why choose a used Dell server?
- Dell PowerEdge ranges: R, T, M
- Used Dell PowerEdge R640
- Used Dell PowerEdge R740
- Used Dell PowerEdge R730
- Which generation to choose? 13G vs 14G vs 15G
- Model comparison table
- 5 criteria for choosing well
- FAQ
1. Why choose a used Dell server?
Dell Technologies is the world’s #2 enterprise server provider, present in thousands of datacenters and SME server rooms in France. Its PowerEdge servers stand out for their iDRAC management tool (native remote management) and remarkable scalability.
- 💰 Massive savings: a new R740 costs over €8,000; refurbished at IT And Office, expect €700 to €2,200 depending on configuration.
- 🔧 Built-in iDRAC: native remote management on all PowerEdge, monitoring and reboot without physical access.
- 📦 Permanent stock: IT And Office maintains a large stock of Dell servers in France.
- ✅ Tested component by component: CPU, RAM, drives, power supply, network cards.
- 🔄 Highly scalable: RAM, drives, PCIe cards easily upgradeable.
- 🌱 Eco-friendly: extending server lifespan reduces IT carbon footprint.
2. Dell PowerEdge ranges: R, T, M
- R Series (Rack): 1U to 4U rack servers for server rooms and datacenters. The best-selling used models: R640, R740, R630, R730.
- T Series (Tower): tower servers, quieter, ideal without a dedicated server room: T340, T440, T640.
- M Series (Modular/Blade): blades for VRTX or M1000e chassis, high-density datacenter.
- XR / ER Series: rugged servers for extreme industrial environments.
3. Used Dell PowerEdge R640
The Dell PowerEdge R640 is a 1U rack server of the 14th generation, designed for high compute density. Compact and powerful, it’s ideal for dense virtualization workloads, databases, and critical applications requiring lots of CPU and RAM in a limited space.
Key features of the R640
- Form factor: 1U rack
- Processors: 1 or 2 × Intel Xeon Scalable (Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum)
- RAM: up to 3 TB DDR4 (24 DIMM slots)
- Storage: up to 10 SFF 2.5" SAS/SATA/NVMe bays
- Network: 4 × 1 GbE integrated + PCIe slots
- Power supply: 2 × redundant PSUs
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4. Used Dell PowerEdge R740
The Dell PowerEdge R740 is Dell’s best-selling 2U rack server, equivalent to the HP DL380 Gen10. Versatile and scalable, it handles all workloads: VMware/Hyper-V virtualization, SQL Server, SAP, ERP, NAS storage. It’s the best choice for an SME in 2026.
Key features of the R740
- Form factor: 2U rack
- Processors: 1 or 2 × Intel Xeon Scalable
- RAM: up to 3 TB DDR4 (24 DIMM slots)
- Storage: up to 16 SFF 2.5" or 8 LFF 3.5" bays + 2 NVMe
- Network: 4 × 1 GbE integrated + OCP slots
- GPU: up to 3 dual-width GPU cards
- Power supply: 2 × redundant PSUs
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5. Used Dell PowerEdge R730
The Dell PowerEdge R730 is the 2U predecessor to the R740, part of the 13th generation (2014-2016). Equipped with Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 processors and DDR4, it remains perfectly suited for typical SME uses on a tight budget. Excellent value for money in 2026.
- Form factor: 2U rack
- Processors: 2 × Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4
- RAM: up to 768 GB DDR4 (24 slots)
- Storage: up to 16 SFF bays or 8 LFF bays
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6. Which generation to choose? 13G vs 14G vs 15G
| Generation | Models | Processors | Max RAM | Used price | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13G | R630, R730, R730xd | Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 | 768 GB DDR4 | 200 – 900 € | Small budget, standard uses |
| 14G ⭐ | R640, R740, R740xd | 1st gen. Xeon Scalable | 3 TB DDR4 | 500 – 2 200 € | Best value for money 2026 |
| 15G | R650, R750, R760 | 3rd gen Xeon Scalable | 8 TB DDR4 | 1 200 – 4 000 € | Maximum performance |
7. Dell PowerEdge model comparison
| Model | Form factor | Generation | Drive bays | Ideal use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R630 | 1U Rack | 13G | 8 SFF | Compact computing, small budget |
| R730 | 2U Rack | 13G | 16 SFF / 8 LFF | Budget SME virtualization |
| R640 | 1U Rack | 14G | 10 SFF + NVMe | Dense computing, 1U virtualization |
| R740 | 2U Rack | 14G | 16 SFF / 8 LFF + NVMe | Versatile SME, best-seller |
| R740xd | 2U Rack | 14G | 24 SFF + NVMe | High-density storage |
| T440 | Tower | 14G | 8 LFF | SME without server room |
8. 5 criteria to choose your used Dell server well
- Rack or tower? Rack (R) if you have a 19" rack. Tower (T) if you don’t have a server room.
- 13G or 14G? 14G (R640/R740) for the best value in 2026. 13G (R630/R730) for a very tight budget.
- RAM amount: minimum 32 GB for files, 64 to 256 GB for VMware/Hyper-V virtualization.
- SFF or LFF storage? SFF (2.5") for performance; LFF (3.5") for capacity. Check our catalog of SAS/SATA server drives.
- iDRAC Express or Enterprise? Prefer the iDRAC Enterprise license for full remote management, essential if you don’t have permanent physical access to the server.
FAQ — Used Dell PowerEdge Server
Is a used Dell server reliable?
Yes. PowerEdge servers are designed to run 24/7. At IT And Office, each server is tested component by component with a 30-day warranty.
R640 vs R740: which to choose?
The R640 (1U) is more compact, focused on dense computing. The R740 (2U) is more versatile with more drive bays and PCIe slots.
Which generation to choose in 2026?
The 14G (R640/R740) is the sweet spot: Xeon Scalable, DDR4, NVMe. The 13G (R630/R730) remains viable on a tight budget.
Which Dell PowerEdge for a 10-50 person SME?
The R740 14G : 2 Xeon Scalable, up to 3 TB RAM, ideal for virtualization and ERP.
How does iDRAC work?
The iDRAC enables native remote management: monitoring, rebooting, console access without being physically in front of the server. Express = basic; Enterprise = full.
Can a used PowerEdge be upgraded?
Yes. IT And Office offers compatible DDR4 RDIMM RAM and SAS/SATA/NVMe drives for all generations.
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