SERIES: PowerEdge R-Series
MODEL: PowerEdge R940
BRAND: Dell
PLATFORM: Enterprise Datacenter Server
SUPPORTS: Windows Server 2016/2019/2022/2025 Eval, VMware ESXi, Linux distributions, Hyper-V, Docker/Kubernetes
SPECIAL FEATURES: iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management, quad-CPU architecture, redundant Platinum PSUs, enterprise RAID, 48 DIMM slots, scalable storage architecture
FEATURES: 72 cores, 384GB RAM, 25Gb networking, H730P RAID, advanced remote management, modular scalability
DETAILS: High-performance Dell R940 enterprise server, optimized for mission-critical workloads, database hosting, virtualization, cloud deployment, and large multi-tenant environments.
HARD DRIVE: No drives included (supports up to 24 × 2.5” SAS/SATA)
STORAGE (RAW): Depends on installed drives (none included)
DRIVE BAYS: SAS/SATA SSD/HDD, optional NVMe configurations
EXPANSION SLOTS: Multiple PCIe slots (for RAID, NIC, GPUs, etc.)
VIDEO: Integrated video controller
LAN: Dual-port 25Gb SFP28 + Dual-port 10Gb SFP+ + Dual-port 10Gb RJ-45
VIDEO OUTPUT: VGA
REAR PORTS: USB, VGA, multiple NICs, iDRAC
USB PORTS: Multiple USB 2.0/3.0 ports
CPU: 4 × Intel Xeon Gold 6154 (18-Core each, Total 72 Cores, 144 Threads, 3.00GHz, 200W Skylake)
CPU SPEED: 3.00GHz Base Clock
BASE / TURBO: 3.00GHz
CORES: 72
THREADS: 144
CACHE: L3: 24.75MB per CPU (approx. 99MB total)
SOCKET: Socket P (LGA3647)
SUPPORTED CPU: Intel Xeon Scalable (Skylake) – Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum Series
THREADS: Intel
CACHE: Skylake-SP
SOCKET: LGA3647
INSTALLED: 384GB DDR4 ECC Registered (24 × 16GB PC4-21300, 2666MHz)
SPEED: 2666MHz DDR4 ECC Registered
MODULE SIZE: 384GB
TECHNOLOGY: DDR4 ECC Registered (RDIMM)
SLOTS: 48 DIMM slots total
MAX CAPACITY: Up to 6TB DDR4 (processor-dependent)
MODULE CAPACITY: Supports up to 24 × 2.5” bays
TYPE: Rackmount Server
SPEED (MT/s): SAS/SATA 6Gb/s (dependent on drives installed)
VOLTAGE: 1.2V DDR4 RDIMM
CHIPSET: Intel C620 Series
HEAT SPREADER:Yes – server-grade heat spreaders
OTHER I/O: SFP28, SFP+, RJ-45, front LCD panel (model dependent)
FORM FACTOR: 3U Rackmount
CASE TYPE: 3U Rackmount Server
COLOR: Black / Datacenter Grey
DIMENSIONS: Approx. 5.1" × 17.1" × 28.7"
POWER SUPPLY: 2 × 1600W Platinum AC (100–240V) PSUs
FANS: High-performance redundant server cooling system
OTHER INFO: Includes server node only; bezel and rails not included unless specified. Comes with 2 × 1600W Platinum PSUs and power cords.
The Dell PowerEdge R940 is a 4-socket, 3U rack-mount enterprise server built for organizations that need serious compute power, memory capacity, and reliability. This configuration delivers four Intel Xeon Gold 6154 processors (72 total cores, 144 threads) paired with 384GB of DDR4 ECC Registered memory, making it an excellent platform for dense virtualization, large SQL/ERP databases, analytics, and mission-critical applications.
The chassis supports up to 24 × 2.5" SAS/SATA drives for flexible SSD/HDD configurations, while the included PERC H730P RAID controller with cache helps protect and accelerate your storage. Networking is handled by a combination of 25Gb SFP28 and 10Gb SFP+/RJ-45 NICs, giving you ample bandwidth for modern datacenter and virtualized environments. Dual 1600W Platinum power supplies provide redundancy and efficiency, keeping your workloads online even during a PSU failure.
With iDRAC9 Enterprise, you can manage the server remotely – including power control, hardware monitoring, and virtual console access – without needing to be physically present in the server room. Windows Server 2025 Evaluation is pre-installed, giving you a ready-to-test platform out of the box.
Whether you are consolidating older hardware, expanding a virtualization cluster, or deploying a new database or application tier, this Dell PowerEdge R940 configuration delivers high-end performance, scalability, and datacenter-class reliability at a compelling price.