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Silver 3U rack server front with eight drive bays and bezel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R940 3U rack server 4× Xeon 8160 2.1GHz 24-core 768GB DDR4 8× 1.2TB SAS H730P

SKU CH-585N-VRTX7

A 3U rack server with four 24-core Xeon processors at 2.1 GHz, 768 GB DDR4 memory, eight 1.2 TB SAS drives and a PERC H730P controller

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM768 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • ChipsetIntel C620
  • Processor core count24-Core Processor

Installed Memory Size 768GB

HDD 8 x 1.2TB 10K SAS

CPU Model Platinum 8160

  • Four Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 processors deliver 24 cores each at 2.1 GHz
  • 768 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across 48 slots
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
  • Eight 1.2 TB 10 K SAS drives provide high-speed storage
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables remote management with dual 1600 W platinum PSUs

Dell PowerEdge R940 3U Server

The Dell PowerEdge R940 is a 3U rack server built for enterprise workloads. It ships with four Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 processors, each running at 2.1 GHz with 24 cores. The system includes 768 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory and eight 1.2 TB SAS hard drives on a PERC H730P controller. Dual 1600 W power supplies and iDRAC9 Enterprise provide redundancy and remote management.

Suited for heavy compute and memory tasks

This server suits organisations that need maximum processor density and memory capacity in a compact rack footprint. The four-socket design supports demanding virtualisation, database and analytics workloads. Buyers who require solid-state storage or more than eight drive bays should consider other configurations. The installed hard drives prioritise capacity over flash speed.

48 DIMM slots support up to 6 TB DDR4

The platform provides 48 memory slots with a maximum capacity of 6 TB using DDR4 modules. This headroom allows future expansion well beyond the 768 GB installed today. The LGA 3647 sockets and Intel C620 chipset limit upgrades to compatible Xeon Scalable processors. Buyers planning different memory or CPU generations must verify compatibility independently.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Rack & Tower Servers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $4,508.99
Pricier than about 74% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 768 GB
Higher than about 90% of the 15,103 comparable items (median 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 count24-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 3647
ChipsetIntel C620
Processor speed2.1 GHz
Installed CPUs4
Max supported CPUs4
Memory
Installed RAM768 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity6 TB
Memory slot count48
Storage
Installed SSDNo
Disk controllerDell Perc H730P 2 GB Controller
Drive interfaceSAS
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

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Questions about this item

Will the 2.5-inch SAS bays accept my existing 1.2TB 10K drives without an adapter?

The server has eight 2.5-inch SAS bays that directly fit the 1.2TB 10K SAS drives supplied with the system.

How can I confirm the PERC H730P controller is managing the eight drives in RAID after first boot?

During POST the H730P BIOS lists each detected 1.2TB drive and the active RAID level; iDRAC9 Enterprise also shows the virtual disk status remotely.

Are rails and a front bezel included, or must I order them separately?

Ready Rails and the front bezel are included in the box; no extra mounting kit is required for a standard 3U rack.

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