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Silver 3U rack server front with eight drive bays and bezel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R940 3U Rack Server 4x Xeon Gold 6148 2.4GHz 20-Core 256GB DDR4 8x 300GB SAS H730P

SKU CH-P3GV-HTA36

Four-socket 3U rack server with four 20-core Xeon Gold 6148 processors at 2.4 GHz, 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory, eight 300 GB 10K SAS drives on a H730P RAID controller, quad-port 1/10 GbE networking.

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • ChipsetIntel C620
  • Processor core count20-Core Processor

Installed Memory Size 256GB

HDD 8 x 300GB 10K SAS

CPU Model Gold 6148

  • 4x Xeon Gold 6148 at 2.4GHz with 3.7GHz turbo for high throughput
  • 256GB DDR4 2666MHz ECC memory across 48 slots for large datasets
  • PERC H730P 2GB controller supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • 8x 300GB 10K SAS drives deliver fast storage access
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables remote server management

Mission-Critical Compute Platform

The Dell PowerEdge R940 is a 3U rack server built for mission-critical workloads and real-time decision-making. It ships with four Intel Xeon Gold 6148 processors, each running at 2.4 GHz with 20 cores and a 3.7 GHz turbo frequency. The system includes 256 GB of DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across 48 available slots. This configuration targets enterprises needing maximum density and processing power in a compact form factor.

Enterprise-Grade Chassis & Connectivity

The 3U chassis supports redundant hot-swap 1600 W platinum power supplies for continuous uptime. Storage is handled by a Dell PERC H730P controller with 2 GB cache, enabling RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 modes across eight 2.5-inch drive bays. Networking uses an Intel X520/I350 daughter card providing two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ ports. iDRAC 9 Enterprise offers dedicated remote management access for lights-out administration.

Ready-to-Deploy Accessory Kit

Eight 300 GB 10K SAS hard drives come pre-installed, delivering immediate high-performance storage capacity. The package includes Dell Ready Rails for tool-less rack mounting and a front bezel for physical security and airflow management. iDRAC 9 Enterprise licensing is included, unlocking full remote console, virtual media and automation capabilities without additional purchase. The server arrives fully assembled and validated for rapid production deployment.

How it compares

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

Price $2,820.99
Pricier than about 63% 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 SSDNo
Disk controllerDell Perc H730P 2 GB Controller
Drive interfaceSAS
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

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Questions about this item

Does the PERC H730P controller run at 12 Gb/s SAS on all eight drive bays?

Yes, the H730P is a 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA controller and the eight installed 300 GB drives are 12 Gb/s SAS units, so each bay operates at that speed.

What does the server need to fit into a standard rack?

The unit is a 3U rack server and includes ready rails and a front bezel for mounting in a standard rack cabinet.

How are the four processors and memory installed, and what step is often missed?

The four Xeon Gold 6148 CPUs come pre-installed in the LGA 3647 sockets; the 256 GB of DDR4 ECC memory occupies eight of the 48 slots as 32 GB modules, so the common mistake is assuming all slots are filled and skipping the memory-channel population order when adding more.

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