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DELL PowerEdge R940 3U Rack Server 4x Xeon Gold 6148 2.4GHz 20-Core 256GB DDR4 2x 400GB SSD H730P

SKU CH-8HJG-W9ZD7

A 3U rack server with four 20-core Xeon Gold 6148 processors, 256GB DDR4 ECC memory, dual 400GB SSDs on a PERC H730P controller, 10GbE networking and iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSD2 × 400 GB SATA SSD
  • ChipsetIntel C620
  • Processor core count20-Core Processor

CPU Model Gold 6148

  • Four Xeon Gold 6148 processors deliver 20 cores each at 2.4 GHz base
  • 256 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory across 8 modules for large datasets
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
  • Two 400 GB SATA SSDs provide fast boot and application storage
  • Dual 1600 W platinum power supplies with iDRAC 9 Enterprise remote management

Four-socket Xeon server for dense compute

The Dell PowerEdge R940 fits four Intel Xeon Gold 6148 processors into a 3U rack chassis. Each CPU delivers 20 cores at 2.4 GHz with a 3.7 GHz turbo frequency. The system ships with 256 GB of DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across 48 slots. It targets organisations running virtualisation, databases or in-memory analytics that need high core counts in limited rack space.

Eight-bay front storage with hardware RAID

Eight 2.5-inch drive bays accept SATA or SAS media and connect to a PERC H730P controller with 2 GB cache. The controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 plus pass-through mode. Two 400 GB SATA SSDs are installed from the factory. Redundant hot-swap 1600 W platinum power supplies and included sliding rails simplify deployment and ongoing maintenance.

Quad-port networking and remote management

A daughter card provides two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ ports for flexible uplink choices. iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables out-of-band monitoring, firmware updates and virtual console access without touching the host OS. Redundant power and efficient platinum supplies keep thermal load manageable in normal operation while the 3U form factor allows adequate airflow for sustained workloads.

How it compares

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

Price $2,637.99
Pricier than about 61% 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 count20-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 3647
ChipsetIntel C620
Processor speed2.4 GHz
Installed CPUs4
Max supported CPUs4
Memory
Installed RAM256 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity6 TB
Memory slot count48
Storage
Installed SSD2 × 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

What storage interface does the PERC H730P controller use, and what speed does it cap at?

The Dell PERC H730P 2GB controller runs on a 12Gb/s SAS/SATA interface and supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 and Pass-Through modes.

What physical space and mounting hardware does the R940 need to fit in a rack?

The server is a 3U rack unit and includes ready rails and a front bezel for installation.

How is the system memory installed, and what mistake should be avoided?

The 256GB ships as eight 32GB DDR4 2666MHz Registered ECC modules; populate all 48 slots evenly across the four processors to avoid unbalanced memory channels.

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