DELL PowerEdge R940 3U Rack Server 4x Xeon 8160 2.1GHz 24-Core 256GB DDR4

Mission-critical 4-socket 3U rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R940 is a 3U rack server built for mission-critical workloads. It carries four Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 processors, each running at 2.1 GHz with 24 cores. The system ships with 256 GB of DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across eight 32 GB modules. Dual 1600 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC 9 Enterprise provide redundant power and remote management out of the box.

Buyers needing maximum core density in 3U.

This server suits organisations that need the highest core count and memory capacity available in a 3U form factor. Virtualisation hosts, large in-memory databases and real-time analytics clusters will use the four-socket design and 48 DIMM slots. Buyers running lighter workloads, single-threaded applications or workloads that fit in a 1U or 2U chassis should consider a smaller platform instead.

48 DIMM slots and 6 TB maximum memory decide fit

The board provides 48 DDR4 DIMM slots with a 6 TB maximum capacity, so the memory ceiling is the specification that determines whether this chassis matches the workload. Eight 32 GB modules are installed today, leaving 40 slots open for future expansion. The PERC H730P controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 across the eight 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drive bays.