DELL PowerEdge R940 3U rack server 4x Xeon Gold 6142 2.6GHz 16-core 128GB DDR4 8x 2.4TB SAS H730P

Dell PowerEdge R940 3U Server

The Dell PowerEdge R940 is a 3U rack server built for high-density compute. Four Intel Xeon Gold 6142 processors deliver 64 total cores at 2.6 GHz base and 3.7 GHz turbo. The system includes 128 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory and eight 2.4 TB 10K SAS drives managed by a PERC H730P controller. Redundant 1600 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC 9 Enterprise remote management come standard.

Ideal for dense virtualisation

This configuration suits organisations that need maximum core count and internal storage in a 3U footprint. The four-socket design supports up to 6 TB of DDR4 across 48 DIMM slots for memory-intensive applications. Buyers who need more than eight front-accessible drive bays or who require single-thread speeds beyond 3.7 GHz should evaluate alternative platforms.

PERC H730P RAID controller with 2 GB cache

The installed Dell PERC H730P provides 12 Gb/s SAS connectivity and supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 plus pass-through mode. Its battery-backed 2 GB cache protects write data during power loss. This controller determines which drive types and RAID levels are available, so confirm compatibility with any planned storage expansion before purchase.