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Dell PowerEdge R940 3U rack server front view with bezel and drive bays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R940 3U Rack Server 4× Xeon Gold 5120 2.2GHz 14-Core 512GB DDR4

SKU CH-VT21-9A4A3

A 3U rack server with four 14-core Xeon processors at 2.2 GHz, 512 GB DDR4 ECC memory, PERC H730P RAID controller, dual 10 GbE and dual 1 GbE networking, iDRAC9 Enterprise management.

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM512 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • ChipsetIntel C620
  • Processor core count14-Core Processor
  • Four-socket Xeon Gold 5120 processors provide 14 cores each for parallel workloads
  • 512GB DDR4 registered ECC memory supports large datasets and virtualization
  • Dell PERC H730P 2GB controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 and pass-through
  • Dual 10Gb SFP+ and dual 1GbE ports handle high-throughput networking
  • Redundant 1600W platinum power supplies and hot-swap design protect uptime

Four-socket Xeon Gold 5120 server

This new Dell PowerEdge R940 packs four Intel Xeon Gold 5120 processors at 2.2 GHz, each with 14 cores. It ships with 512 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across 16 modules. The 3U rack chassis includes redundant 1600 W platinum power supplies, rails and a front bezel.

Suits dense virtualisation and database clusters

Organisations that need maximum core count and memory capacity in a 3U form factor will benefit. Buyers who require more than 48 DIMM slots or more than eight 2.5-inch drive bays should look at larger platforms.

PERC H730P 2 GB SAS controller

The integrated Dell PERC H730P provides 12 Gb/s SAS connectivity with RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 support plus battery-backed cache. This single component determines whether the storage topology matches the workload.

How it compares

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

Price $3,108.99
Pricier than about 66% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 512 GB
Higher than about 80% 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 count14-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 3647
ChipsetIntel C620
Processor speed2.2 GHz
Installed CPUs4
Max supported CPUs4
Memory
Installed RAM512 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

What rack height and mounting hardware does the R940 need?

It occupies 3U and ships with Ready Rails and a front bezel for direct installation.

Can the H730P controller use the existing 300 GB 10 K SAS drives?

Yes, the controller supports SAS and SATA drives and the unit includes two 300 GB 10 K SAS drives.

How do I confirm the 512 GB DDR4 2400 MHz memory is recognised after power-on?

Check the iDRAC9 Enterprise inventory or the POST memory count; both should show 512 GB across the 48 slots.

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