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DELL PowerEdge R940 3U 4x Xeon Gold 6134 3.2GHz 128GB DDR4 2x 400GB SSD

SKU CH-8NM3-KAM7K

3U rack server with four 3.2 GHz 8-core Xeon Gold 6134 CPUs, 128 GB DDR4 ECC, PERC H730P RAID and dual 400 GB SSDs

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM128 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSD2 × 400 GB SATA SSD
  • ChipsetIntel C620
  • Processor core count8-Core Processor

Installed Memory Size 128GB

SSD (Installed) 2 x 400GB SATA SSD

  • Four Intel Xeon Gold 6134 processors run at 3.2 GHz with 3.7 GHz turbo
  • 128 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory across 48 slots supports up to 6 TB
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 and pass-through
  • Two 400 GB SATA SSDs provide fast boot and application storage
  • Quad-port X520/I350 card adds 2× 1 GbE and 2× 10 Gb SFP+ connectivity

Mission-critical server for dense compute

The Dell PowerEdge R940 is a 3U rack server built for mission-critical workloads that demand four-socket performance in a compact footprint. It ships with four Intel Xeon Gold 6134 processors, each running at 3.2 GHz with eight cores, and 128 GB of DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across eight modules. The platform targets databases, virtualization and real-time analytics where high core count and memory capacity matter.

Redundant power and efficient cooling

Dual 1600 Watt platinum-efficiency power supplies provide full redundancy and hot-swap replacement without downtime. The 3U chassis uses directed airflow to keep all four CPUs, memory and storage within thermal limits during normal operation. Acoustic output remains consistent with data-centre expectations for a rackmount system of this density.

Sustained load stability across four sockets

Under continuous heavy load the four Xeon Gold 6134 CPUs maintain their 3.2 GHz base frequency with 3.7 GHz turbo headroom available per core. The H730P controller with 2 GB cache manages the two 400 GB SATA SSDs and any additional drives through RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60. iDRAC 9 Enterprise gives remote firmware, power and health monitoring so the server stays responsive during extended production runs.

How it compares

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Price $2,210.99
Pricier than about 55% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 128 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 15,103 items is 128 GB.
Video RAM 8 MB
Typical for this category: the median of 8,309 items is 0.01 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product linePowerEdge R940
Model nameR940
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Xeon
Processor core count8-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 3647
ChipsetIntel C620
Processor speed3.2 GHz
Installed CPUs4
Max supported CPUs4
Memory
Installed RAM128 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity6 TB
Memory slot count48
Storage
Installed SSD2 × 400 GB SATA SSD
Disk controllerDell Perc H730P 2 GB Controller
Drive interfaceSATA
Supported RAID levelsRAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
Graphics
Video RAM8 MB
Graphics chipMatrox G200
Connectivity
Network controllerDell Intel X520/I350 Quad Port 2x 1GbE 2x 10Gb SFP+ Network Daughter Card
Ports & slots
Network ports4 x Ports
Expansion card slotsUp to 13 PCIe Gen 3 Slots, 3x PCIe x8, and 10 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
Management interfaceRJ 45
Power
Hot-swap redundant PSUYes
Size & build
Rack height3U
Software
Operating systemNo

Questions about this item

How do I install the Xeon Gold 6134 processors into the LGA 3647 sockets on the R940?

Align the processor notches with the socket keys, lower the lever gently, and torque the four captive screws in a cross pattern to the specified value; skipping the cross-pattern step can leave uneven contact and cause boot failures.

Which components in the R940 will need replacement after extended operation?

The PERC H730P RAID battery and the two 400GB SATA SSDs are the primary wear items; the battery typically lasts three to five years, while SSD endurance depends on write workload.

What limit appears first when all four Xeon Gold 6134 CPUs run sustained turbo at 3.7GHz?

The dual 1600W platinum power supplies set the ceiling; sustained turbo on all cores will reach the power budget before thermal throttling activates.

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