DELL PowerEdge R940 3U Rack Server 4x Xeon Gold 5120 2.2GHz 14 Core 768GB DDR4 2x 300GB SAS H730P

4-Socket 3U Server for Mission-Critical Workloads

The Dell PowerEdge R940 is a 3U rack server built for demanding enterprise applications. It ships with four Intel Xeon Gold 5120 processors, each running at 2.2 GHz with 14 cores. The system includes 768 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across 24 modules. It targets organisations that need dense compute capacity in a compact form factor.

Upgrade Path from Dual-Socket Platforms

Moving from a two-socket server to this four-socket configuration doubles the available processor cores and memory channels. The jump is worthwhile when workloads such as large databases, virtualisation clusters or real-time analytics exceed the memory bandwidth or core count of a dual-socket box. The platform supports up to 6 TB of DDR4 across 48 slots, allowing significant future expansion without replacing the chassis.

Rack Installation with Redundant Power

The unit mounts in a standard rack using the included rails and occupies 3U of space. Two hot-swap 1600 W platinum power supplies provide redundancy and simplify maintenance. The PERC H730P controller manages the two included 300 GB 10K SAS drives and supports additional SAS or SATA devices. Remote administration is handled by iDRAC9 Enterprise, reducing the need for physical console access during deployment or troubleshooting.