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DELL PowerEdge R940 3U Rack Server 4× Xeon Gold 6134 3.2GHz 8-Core 256GB DDR4 8× 2.4TB SAS H730P

SKU CH-EAP1-BMKRE

A 3U rack server with four Xeon Gold 6134 processors, 256 GB DDR4, eight 2.4 TB SAS drives and an H730P RAID controller

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • ChipsetIntel C620
  • Processor core count8-Core Processor
  • Four Xeon Gold 6134 3.2 GHz 8-core CPUs deliver 32 cores for heavy workloads
  • 256 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory supports large datasets with error correction
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 for flexible data protection
  • Eight 2.4 TB 10K SAS drives supply high-capacity 12 Gb/s storage
  • Dual 1600 W platinum power supplies with iDRAC9 Enterprise ensure uptime and remote management

Mission-Critical 3U Server

The Dell PowerEdge R940 is a 3U rack server built for mission-critical workloads. It ships with four Intel Xeon Gold 6134 processors, each running at 3.2 GHz with eight cores. The system includes 256 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across 48 available slots. Eight 2.4 TB SAS hard drives connect through a PERC H730P controller with 2 GB cache.

Suited for Dense Compute, Not Minimal Space

This platform suits organisations that need maximum processor density and memory capacity in a 3U footprint. Four-socket scaling and redundant 1600 W power supplies support continuous operation for databases and virtualisation clusters. Buyers who require a 1U or 2U form factor, fewer than four processors, or a lower power envelope should evaluate other platforms.

Four-Socket Xeon Gold 6134 Configuration

The defining specification is the installed four-socket configuration using Xeon Gold 6134 CPUs at 3.2 GHz. This fixed topology delivers 32 total cores and sets the baseline for licensing, memory channel population and thermal design. Confirm that your workload and software licensing model align with this specific processor count before purchase.

How it compares

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

Price $4,376.99
Pricier than about 74% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 256 GB
Higher than about 60% 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 count8-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 3647
ChipsetIntel C620
Processor speed3.2 GHz
Installed CPUs4
Max supported CPUs4
Memory
Installed RAM256 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 rails does the 3U PowerEdge R940 need?

The server uses 3U of rack space and includes Ready Rails for mounting in a standard rack.

How do I install the four Xeon Gold 6134 processors and 256GB DDR4 memory, and what step is often missed?

Each of the four LGA 3647 sockets must receive a processor and matching heatsink; the 48 DDR4 slots are populated in sets of eight per CPU, and the step often missed is enabling all four NUMA nodes in the BIOS after installation.

Which components in the R940 will need replacement first during long-term operation?

The eight 2.4TB 10K SAS drives, the H730P controller battery, and the two 1600W power supplies are the primary field-replaceable units that wear over time.

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