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Dell PowerEdge R940 3U rack server front view with bezel and drive bays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R940 3U Rack Server 4x Xeon Platinum 8160 24-Core 2.1GHz 512GB DDR4 8x 300GB SAS H730P

SKU CH-VBEN-6HGF8

Four-socket 3U rack server with four 24-core Xeon Platinum 8160 processors, 512 GB DDR4, eight 300 GB SAS drives and H730P RAID controller

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height3U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.10 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647

Installed Memory Size 512GB

HDD 8 x 300GB 10K SAS

CPU Model Platinum 8160

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • Four Xeon Platinum 8160 processors provide 24 cores each for parallel workloads
  • 512GB DDR4 2666MHz registered ECC memory supports large datasets
  • PERC H730P 2GB controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with battery backup
  • Eight 300GB 10K SAS drives deliver fast storage in 2.5" bays
  • Dual 1600W platinum power supplies and iDRAC9 Enterprise ensure uptime and remote control

Mission-Critical 4-Socket Server

The Dell PowerEdge R940 is a 3U rack server built for mission-critical workloads. It ships with four Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 processors, each delivering 24 cores at 2.1 GHz with a 3.7 GHz turbo frequency. The system includes 512 GB of DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across 16 modules. This configuration targets enterprises running large databases or virtualisation clusters.

Hot-Swap Bays and Redundant Power

Eight 2.5-inch drive bays support hot-swap SAS and SATA drives through a Dell PERC H730P 2 GB controller with battery-backed cache. The controller enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 plus pass-through modes. Two 1600 W platinum-efficiency power supplies provide full redundancy. A quad-port network daughter card adds two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ connections, while iDRAC 9 Enterprise handles remote management.

Maximum Four Processors Installed

The Intel C620 chipset supports up to four sockets and 48 DDR4 slots for a 6 TB memory ceiling. This unit already occupies every processor socket with the 24-core Platinum 8160, so no further CPU expansion is possible. Buyers needing more than 512 GB of RAM can still populate the remaining 32 memory slots. Organisations requiring GPU acceleration or additional PCIe cards should verify slot availability before purchase.

Highlights

  • Four Xeon Platinum 8160 processors provide 24 cores each for parallel workloads
  • 512GB DDR4 2666MHz registered ECC memory supports large datasets
  • PERC H730P 2GB controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with battery backup
  • Eight 300GB 10K SAS drives deliver fast storage in 2.5" bays
  • Dual 1600W platinum power supplies and iDRAC9 Enterprise ensure uptime and remote control

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge R940
ModelR940
TypeRack
Rack Height3U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
CPU Speed2.10 GHz
CPU SocketLGA 3647
Number of CPU Cores24-Core Processor
# of Processors Installed4
MAX Processors4
ChipsetIntel C620
Installed Memory Size512GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity6TB
Number of Memory Slots48
Storage ControllerDell Perc H730P 2GB Controller
HDD InterfaceSAS
SSD (Installed)No
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

What does the 12Gb/s SAS interface on the H730P controller cap drive throughput at in practice?

The H730P controller runs at 12Gb/s SAS, so each 10K SAS drive is limited by the 12Gb/s link and the controller's 2GB cache.

What physical space and mounting hardware does this 3U server require?

The chassis occupies 3U of rack height and includes Ready Rails plus a front bezel for tool-less installation in standard racks.

How are the four Xeon Platinum 8160 processors and 512GB of DDR4 installed, and what step is often missed?

All four processors and 16x 32GB DDR4 modules are pre-installed; the step often missed is seating each DIMM fully until the ejector clips click.

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