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DELL PowerEdge R940 3U rack server 4× Xeon Platinum 8160 2.1 GHz 24-core 256 GB DDR4 8× 400 GB SSD

SKU CH-VH0Z-A2BZC

Four-socket 3U rack server with four 24-core Xeon Platinum 8160 processors, 256 GB DDR4 memory and eight 400 GB SATA SSDs

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSD8 × 400 GB SATA SSD
  • ChipsetIntel C620
  • Processor core count24-Core Processor

CPU Model Platinum 8160

  • Four Xeon Platinum 8160 processors provide 24 cores each for parallel workloads
  • 256 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory supports large data sets
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller enables RAID 0 1 5 6 10 50 60
  • Eight 400 GB SATA SSDs deliver fast read access for databases
  • Dual 1600 W platinum power supplies with iDRAC9 Enterprise ensure uptime

Four-socket Xeon platform for mission-critical

The PowerEdge R940 fits four Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 processors in a 3U rack chassis. Each CPU delivers 24 cores at 2.1 GHz with a 3.7 GHz turbo frequency. The system ships with 256 GB of DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across eight 32 GB modules. It targets organisations that need dense compute for databases, virtualisation or real-time analytics.

Sustained multi-threaded throughput across four

All four processors are installed at the factory maximum, so the platform can maintain high core counts under continuous load without throttling from missing sockets. The Dell PERC H730P controller with 2 GB cache manages eight 400 GB SATA SSDs in RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 or 60. Quad-port networking provides two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ links for steady data flow.

Redundant 1600 W platinum power supplies

Hot-swap power modules share the load and keep the server running if one unit fails. The iDRAC 9 Enterprise controller gives out-of-band access for monitoring temperatures, fans and power draw from anywhere. Ready Rails and a front bezel are included for standard rack mounting.

How it compares

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

Price $3,282.99
Pricier than about 68% 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 count24-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 3647
ChipsetIntel C620
Processor speed2.1 GHz
Installed CPUs4
Max supported CPUs4
Memory
Installed RAM256 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity6 TB
Memory slot count48
Storage
Installed SSD8 × 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 much heat and power should I expect from the four Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs and dual 1600 W PSUs running 24/7?

Four 24-core Xeon Platinum 8160 processors at 2.1 GHz with 3.7 GHz turbo draw significant power; the redundant 1600 W platinum PSUs supply up to 1600 W each, so sustained load will generate considerable heat requiring proper rack airflow.

Which cables, drives or rails must I already have to install this 3U server in my rack?

The unit ships with Ready Rails and a front bezel; eight 2.5-inch 400 GB SATA SSDs are installed, so only standard rack power cables and network patch cords for the X520/I350 daughter card are needed.

Will my existing DDR4 RDIMMs and SATA SSDs work alongside the installed 256 GB memory and PERC H730P controller?

The system has 48 DDR4 slots supporting up to 6 TB of registered ECC memory at 2666 MHz, and the H730P handles SATA and SAS drives in RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 or 60, so compatible modules and drives can be added.

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