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Silver 3U rack server with front bezel, eight 2.5-inch drive bays and redundant power supplies

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R940 3U rack server 4x Xeon Gold 5118 2.3GHz 12-core 256GB DDR4 2x 400GB SSD

SKU CH-5C0R-P7XHV

A 3U rack server with four 12-core Xeon Gold 5118 processors at 2.3 GHz, 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory, PERC H730P RAID controller, and dual 400 GB SATA SSDs

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height3U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.30 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647

Installed Memory Size 256GB

HDD None

  • 2 x 300GB 10K SAS
  • 8 x 1.2TB 10K SAS
  • 8 x 2.4TB 10K SAS
  • 8 x 300GB 10K SAS
  • 8 x 600GB 10K SAS
  • None

CPU Model Gold 5118

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • Four 12-core Xeon Gold 5118 CPUs deliver 48 cores at 2.3 GHz base
  • 256 GB DDR4-2400 registered ECC memory across 48 slots for large datasets
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with battery backup
  • Dual 400 GB SATA SSDs plus eight 2.5" bays for fast boot and flexible storage
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management plus redundant 1600 W platinum power supplies for uptime

Four-socket Xeon server for dense compute

The Dell PowerEdge R940 packs four Intel Xeon Gold 5118 processors, each with 12 cores running at 2.3 GHz and a 3.2 GHz turbo frequency. That delivers 48 total cores in a 3U rack form factor, suited for virtualization hosts, database clusters or high-throughput batch workloads that benefit from high core density in limited rack space.

Controller, networking

A PERC H730P controller with 2 GB cache enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 across the eight 2.5-inch drive bays. Two 400 GB SATA SSDs are installed. The Intel X520/I350 daughter card adds two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ ports, while iDRAC 9 Enterprise provides out-of-band remote management. Dual 1600 W platinum power supplies, rails and a front bezel complete the bundle.

Verify rack depth, power

The 3U chassis requires a rack deep enough for its full length and circuits capable of feeding redundant 1600 W supplies at your voltage. Memory uses DDR4 registered ECC DIMMs; 256 GB occupies 8 of 48 slots, leaving room to scale toward the 6 TB maximum. Ensure your networking patch panels support SFP+ transceivers for the 10 Gb links.

Highlights

  • Four 12-core Xeon Gold 5118 CPUs deliver 48 cores at 2.3 GHz base
  • 256 GB DDR4-2400 registered ECC memory across 48 slots for large datasets
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with battery backup
  • Dual 400 GB SATA SSDs plus eight 2.5" bays for fast boot and flexible storage
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management plus redundant 1600 W platinum power supplies for uptime

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge R940
ModelR940
TypeRack
Rack Height3U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
CPU Speed2.30 GHz
CPU SocketLGA 3647
Number of CPU Cores12-Core Processor
# of Processors Installed4
MAX Processors4
ChipsetIntel C620
Installed Memory Size256GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity6TB
Number of Memory Slots48
Storage ControllerDell Perc H730P 2GB Controller
HDD InterfaceSATA
SSD (Installed)2 x 400GB SATA SSD
Raid LevelRAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
GPU TypeMatrox G200
Video Memory8MB
Ethernet ControllerDell Intel X520/I350 Quad Port 2x 1GbE 2x 10Gb SFP+ Network Daughter Card
LAN Ports4 x Ports
Expansion SlotsUp to 13 PCIe Gen 3 Slots, 3x PCIe x8, and 10 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
Management PortRJ 45
Operating SystemNo
Features8 x 2.5" SATA/SAS Hot-Plug Drive Bays

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Questions about this item

How often will the H730P controller's battery need replacement?

The PERC H730P includes a 2GB cache with battery backup; battery life varies by workload and temperature, so plan on periodic checks during routine server maintenance.

What thermal limit appears first when all four Xeon Gold 5118 CPUs run at 3.2GHz turbo continuously?

Sustained 3.2GHz turbo across 48 cores will hit the 1600W redundant PSU capacity and chassis airflow limits before CPU thermal throttling engages.

How loud are the fans when the R940 runs 24/7 with 256GB DDR4 and both 400GB SSDs active?

Expect data-centre grade fan noise; the 3U chassis uses high-speed redundant fans that ramp with inlet temperature and CPU load, making it unsuitable for quiet office spaces.

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