Dell PowerEdge R940 3U Rack Server
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The Dell PowerEdge R940 is designed to manage the most demanding mission-critical applications. Supporting up to 12TB of memory across 48 DIMM slots, this server excels in running large-scale database environments, real-time analytics, and business-critical tasks. Its 4-socket configuration, with up to 112 processing cores, provides the raw power needed for complex multi-threaded applications and virtualisation platforms, ensuring businesses can rely on it for high-performance, uninterrupted operations.
The Dell PowerEdge R940 offers extensive scalability with up to 13 PCIe slots and support for 12 x 3.5" or 24 x 2.5" drive bays. Whether you need fast NVMe drives or large-capacity HDDs, the R940 can be customised to meet specific storage needs. Advanced RAID options and built-in data redundancy features ensure data integrity and reliability, making the R940 a trusted choice for businesses managing mission-critical data and large-scale operations.
Equipped with Dell iDRAC9, the PowerEdge R940 simplifies remote management, allowing IT administrators to monitor and manage servers from anywhere. The OpenManage suite automates system updates and deployment, enhancing overall productivity. Security is a priority, with features like hardware-based root of trust and cryptographic drive protection, ensuring your enterprise’s data remains secure against threats.
From database management to virtualisation, the Dell PowerEdge R940 delivers exceptional performance and scalability for the most demanding IT environments. Customise your R940 with tailored configurations that best suit your business by exploring various options available on our Dell PowerEdge Servers page, ensuring your infrastructure is ready for any challenge.
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Tech Specification
Base
- PowerEdge R940 Server
Processor
- Up to 4 x 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors
- Up to 28 Cores Per Processor
Memory
- 48 DDR4 DIMM Slots
- Supports RDIMM/LRDIMM
- Speeds up to 2933MT/s
- 12TB Max
Storage Controllers
- Internal controllers: PERC H330, H730P, H740P, HBA330
- External PERC (RAID): H840
- External HBAs (non-RAID): 12 Gbps SAS HBA
- Software RAID: S140
Drive Bays
- Drive bays: Up to 24 x 2.5” SAS/SATA (HDD/SSD) with up to 12 NVMe PCIe SSD, max 184.32TB
Power Supplies
- Platinum 1100W, 1100W 380VDC, 1600W, 2000W, 2400W, Gold 1100W-48VDC
- Hot plug power supplies with full redundancy
- Up to 8 hot plugs fans with full redundancy
Dimensions
- Form Factor: 3U Rack Server
- Chassis Depth: 784.2 mm
Embedded Management
- IPMI 2.0 compliant
- iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller (Express, Enterprise)
Bezel
- Optional LCD or security bezel
OpenManage™ Software
- OpenManage Enterprise
- OpenManage Essentials
- OpenManage Mobile
- OpenManage Power Center
Integrations
- Microsoft® System Center, VMware® vCenter™,BMC Software
Connections
- Nagios & Nagios XI, Oracle Enterprise Manager, HP Operations Manager, IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus, IBM Tivoli® Network Manager, CA Network and Systems Management
Security
- TPM 1.2/2.0, TCM 2.0 optional
- Cryptographically signed firmware
- Secure Boot
- System Lockdown
- System Erase
I/O & Ports
- Network daughter card options
- 4x 1GbE, 4x 10GbE, 2x 10GbE+2x 1GbE, or 2x 25GbE
- Front ports: 1 x Dedicated iDRAC Direct USB, 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x VGA
- Rear ports: 1 x Dedicated iDRAC network port, 1 x Serial, 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x VGA
- Video card: 2 x VGA
- Up to 13 x Gen3 slots, (3 x8 + 10 x16)
Supported Operating Systems
- Canonical® Ubuntu® LTS
- Citrix® XenServer®
- Microsoft Windows Server® with Hyper-V
- Red Hat® Enterprise Linux
- SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server
- VMware® ESXi