Dell PowerEdge R940 Server

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Cloud Ninjas' Dell PowerEdge R940 Specifications Chassis The Dell PowerEdge R940 server is perfect for automation. This 3U rackmount server has two different chassis options to cho ose from: 8 Bay SFF and 24 Bay SFF. 8 Bay SFF The 8 Bay SFF chassis for the PowerEdge R940 accepts up to eight hot-swap 2.5" SAS/SATA drives and up to twelve NVMe PCIe SSDs. Drive plugged into the backplane are hot-swap, meaning that drives can be added or removed while the server is powered on. This is good in situations where a drive fails and you need to replace it, but your server can stay online. 24 Bay SFF The 24 Bay SFF chassis is nearly identical to the 8 Bay SFF chassis. The 24 Bay SFF chassis supports up to twenty-four hot-swap 2.5" SAS/SATA drives and up to twelve NVMe PCIe SSDs. Just like the 8 Bay SFF chassis, the 24 Bay SFF chassis' backplane supports hot-swap drives, which allows you to add or remove drives while the system is running. Chassis Rear The chassis rear is identical across both chassis’ options. The rear includes twelve full-height PCIe slots, a network daughter card slot, a serial connector, a VGA port, two type A USB ports, a dedicated iDRAC LAN port, and two hot-swap power supply bays. Processing Power The Dell PowerEdge R940 server has four LGA3647 CPU sockets that accept 1st and 2nd generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors. A maximum of 28 cores per processor is allowed, meaning that the R940 can have a maximum of 112 CPU cores across all four CPU sockets. Supported 1st Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors CPU Step Code Cores Frequency Bronze 3104 SR3GM 6 1.70 GHz Bronze 3106 SR3GL 8 1.70 GHz Silver 4106H SR44Y 8 1.80 GHz Silver 4108 SR3GJ 8 1.80 GHz Silver 4109T SR3GP 8 2.00 GHz Silver 4110 SR3GH 8 2.10 GHz Silver 4112 SR3GN 4 2.60 GHz Silver 4114 SR3GK 10 2.20 GHz Silver 4114T SR3MM 10 2.20 GHz Silver 4116 SR3HQ 12 2.10 GHz Silver 4116T SR3MQ 12 2.10 GHz Silver 4123 SR3VW 8 3.00 GHz Gold 5115 SR3GB 10 2.40 GHz Gold 5117 SR37S 14 2.00 GHz Gold 5117F SR3KM 14 2.00 GHz Gold 5118 SR3GF 12 2.30 GHz Gold 5119T SR3MN 14 1.90 GHz Gold 5120 SR3GD 14 2.20 GHz Gold 5120T SR3GC 14 2.20 GHz Gold 5122 SR3AT 4 3.60 GHz Gold 6122 SRCKF 20 1.80 GHz Gold 6126 SR3B3 12 2.60 GHz Gold 6126F SR3KE 12 2.60 GHz Gold 6126T SR3J9 12 2.60 GHz Gold 6127M 16 2.20 GHz Gold 6128 SR3J4 6 3.40 GHz Gold 6130 SR3B9 16 2.10 GHz Gold 6130F SR3KD 16 2.10 GHz Gold 6130T SR3J8 16 2.10 GHz Gold 6132 SR3J3 14 2.60 GHz Gold 6133 SR3M1 20 2.50 GHz Gold 6134 SR3AR 8 3.20 GHz Gold 6134M SR3AS 8 3.20 GHz Gold 6135 SR3M6 8 3.40 GHz Gold 6135M SR3M6 8 3.50 GHz Gold 6136 SR3B2 12 3.00 GHz Gold 6137 SR3M3 8 3.90 GHz Gold 6137M 8 3.90 GHz Gold 6138 SR3B5 20 2.00 GHz Gold 6138F SR3KK 20 2.00 GHz Gold 6138P SRCUG 20 2.00 GHz Gold 6138T SR3J7 20 2.00 GHz Gold 6139 SR3G3 18 2.30 GHz Gold 6139M SR3FV 18 2.30 GHz Gold 6140 SR3AX 18 2.30 GHz Gold 6140M SR3AZ 18 2.30 GHz Gold 6142 SR3AY 16 2.60 GHz Gold 6142F SR3KH 16 2.60 GHz Gold 6142M SR3B1 16 2.60 GHz Gold 6143 SR3M7 16 2.80 GHz Gold 6144 SR3MB 8 3.50 GHz Gold 6145 SR3G4 20 2.00 GHz Gold 6146 SR3MA 12 3.20 GHz Gold 6148 SR3B6 20 2.40 GHz Gold 6148F SR3KJ 20 2.40 GHz Gold 6149 SR3G2 16 3.10 GHz Gold 6150 SR37K 18 2.70 GHz Gold 6151 SR3BG 18 3.00 GHz Gold 6152 SR3B4 22 2.10 GHz Gold 6154 SR3J5 18 3.00 GHz Gold 6155 20 3.00 GHz Gold 6159 22 2.20 GHz Gold 6161 SR3G7 22 2.20 GHz Gold 6162 SRCKE 24 1.90 GHz Gold 6164 24 1.90 GHz Platinum 6162 SRCKE 24 1.90 GHz Platinum 8124M SRD1Y 18 3.00 GHz Platinum 8151 SR3M0 12 3.40 GHz Platinum 8153 SR3BA 16 2.00 GHz Platinum 8156 SR3AV 4 3.60 GHz Platinum 8158 SR3B7 12 3.00 GHz Platinum 8160 SR3B0 24 2.10 GHz Platinum 8160F SR3B8 24 2.10 GHz Platinum 8160H 24 2.10 GHz Platinum 8160M SR3B8 24 2.10 GHz Platinum 8160T SR3J6 24 2.10 GHz Platinum 8163 SR3G1 24 2.40 GHz Platinum 8164 SR3BB 26 2.00 GHz Platinum 8165 24 2.30 GHz Platinum 8167M SR3A0 26 2.00 GHz Platinum 8168 SR37J 24 2.70 GHz Platinum 8170 SR37H 26 2.10 GHz Platinum 8170M SR3BD 26 2.10 GHz Platinum 8171M SR37I 26 2.30 GHz Platinum 8172M SR39Q 26 2.60 GHz Platinum 8173M SR37Q 28 2.00 GHz Platinum 8174 SR3ZA 24 3.10 GHz Platinum 8175M SR3FU 24 2.50 GHz Platinum 8176 SR37A 28 2.10 GHz Platinum 8176F SR3MK 28 2.10 GHz Platinum 8176M SR37U 28 2.10 GHz Platinum 8179M 26 2.40 GHz Platinum 8180 SR377 28 2.50 GHz Platinum 8180M SR37T 28 2.50 GHz Platinum P-8124 SR2YS 18 3.00 GHz Platinum P-8136 SR2YN 28 2.00 GHz Supported 2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors CPU Step Code Cores Frequency Bronze 3204 SRFBP 6 1.90 GHz Bronze 3206R SRG25 8 1.90 GHz Silver 4208 SRFBM 8 2.10 GHz Silver 4209T SRFBQ 8 2.20 GHz Silver 4210 SRFBL 10 2.20 GHz Silver 4210R SRG24 10 2.40 GHz Silver 4210T SRGYH 10 2.30 GHz Silver 4214 SRFB9 12 2.20 GHz Silver 4214R SRG1W 12 2.40 GHz Silver 4214Y SRFDG 12 2.20 GHz Silver 4215 SRFBA 8 2.50 GHz Silver 4215R SRGZE 8 3.20 GHz Silver 4216 SRFBB 16 2.10 GHz Gold 5215 SRFBC 10 2.50 GHz Gold 5215L SRFBE 10 2.50 GHz Gold 5215M SRFBD 10 2.50 GHz Gold 5217 SRFBF 8 3.00 GHz Gold 5218 SRF8T 16 2.30 GHz Gold 5218B SRFDJ 16 2.30 GHz Gold 5218N SRFD9 16 2.30 GHz Gold 5218N SRGLN 16 2.30 GHz Gold 5218R SRGZ7 20 2.10 GHz Gold 5218T SRFPM 16 2.10 GHz Gold 5219Y SRF8C 16 2.40 GHz Gold 5220 SRFBJ 18 2.20 GHz Gold 5220S SRFPT 18 2.70 GHz Gold 5220R SRGZP 24 2.20 GHz Gold 5220T SRFPK 18 1.90 GHz Gold 5222 SRF8V 4 3.80 GHz Gold 6208U SRGZD 16 2.90 GHz Gold 6209U SRFQ3 20 2.10 GHz Gold 6210U SRF9B 20 2.50 GHz Gold 6212U SRF9A 24 2.40 GHz Gold 6222 SRFQ5 16 1.80 GHz Gold 6222V SRF8D 20 1.80 GHz Gold 6226 SRFPP 12 2.70 GHz Gold 6226R SRGZC 16 2.90 GHz Gold 6230 SRF8W 20 2.10 GHz Gold 6230N SRFPR 20 2.30 GHz Gold 6230R SRGZA 26 2.10 GHz Gold 6230T SRFPS 20 2.10 GHz Gold 6231 16 3.20 GHz Gold 6233 24 2.50 GHz Gold 6234 SRFPN 8 3.30 GHz Gold 6238 SRFPL 22 2.10 GHz Gold 6238L SRFQ2 22 2.10 GHz Gold 6238M SRFQ1 22 2.10 GHz Gold 6238R SRGZ9 28 2.20 GHz Gold 6238T SRF9C 22 1.90 GHz Gold 6240 SRF8X 18 2.60 GHz Gold 6240C 18 2.60 GHz Gold 6240L SRFQ0 18 2.60 GHz Gold 6240M SRFPZ 18 2.60 GHz Gold 6240R SRGZ8 24 2.40 GHz Gold 6240Y SRF9D 18 2.60 GHz Gold 6241W 16 3.20 GHz Gold 6242 SRF8Y 16 2.80 GHz Gold 6242R SRGZJ 20 3.10 GHz Gold 6244 SRF8Z 8 3.60 GHz Gold 6246 SRFPJ 12 3.30 GHz Gold 6246R SRGZL 16 3.40 GHz Gold 6248 SRF90 20 2.50 GHz Gold 6248R SRGZG 24 3.00 GHz Gold 6250 SRGTR 8 3.90 GHz Gold 6250L SRH5D 8 3.90 GHz Gold 6252 SRF91 24 2.10 GHz Gold 6252N SRFPQ 24 2.30 GHz Gold 6253CL SRF7Z 18 3.10 GHz Gold 6254 SRF92 18 3.10 GHz Gold 6256 SRGTQ 12 3.60 GHz Gold 6258R SRGZF 28 2.70 GHz Gold 6262 SRF8E 24 1.90 GHz Gold 6262V SRFQ4 24 1.90 GHz Gold 6266C SRF83 22 3.00 GHz Gold 6267 SRFQ7 24 2.60 GHz Gold 6268CL SRF80 24 2.80 GHz Gold 6269Y SRF8B 22 3.20 GHz Gold 6271C SRF8M 24 2.60 GHz Gold 6278C SRF86 26 2.60 GHz Gold 6290 SRFQ7 22 3.20 GHz Platinum 8222L SRFA7 18 3.00 GHz Platinum 8251 SRF8R 12 3.80 GHz Platinum 8253 SRF93 16 2.20 GHz Platinum 8255C SRF92 24 2.50 GHz Platinum 8256 SRF94 4 3.80 GHz Platinum 8259CL SRFA8 24 2.50 GHz Platinum 8259L 24 2.50 GHz Platinum 8260 SRF9H 24 2.40 GHz Platinum 8260L SRF9G 24 2.40 GHz Platinum 8260M SRF9J 24 2.40 GHz Platinum 8260Y SRF9F 24 2.40 GHz Platinum 8268 SRF95 24 2.90 GHz Platinum 8269CY SRF8J 26 2.50 GHz Platinum 8270 SRF96 26 2.70 GHz Platinum 8272L SRF89 26 2.60 GHz Platinum 8273CL 28 2.20 GHz Platinum 8274 SRFPX 24 3.20 GHz Platinum 8275CL SRFA9 24 3.00 GHz Platinum 8276 SRF99 28 2.20 GHz Platinum 8276L SRF97 28 2.20 GHz Platinum 8276M SRF98 28 2.20 GHz Platinum 8279W SRGWA 28 2.50 GHz Platinum 8280 SRF9P 28 2.70 GHz Platinum 8280L SRF9R 28 2.70 GHz Platinum 8280M SRF9Q 28 2.70 GHz Platinum 8284 SRFPY 28 3.00 GHz Memory DIMM slots & Memory Channels The Dell PowerEdge R940 is a DDR4 based machine with 48 DIMM slots and 24 total memory channels. There are two system boards inside, that each have 24 DIMMs. Each memory channel consists of two DIMM slot. Supported Memory Types The Dell PowerEdge R940 server accepts ECC Registered (RDIMM), Load Reduced (LRDIMM), Non-volatile memory (NVDIMM), and Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory (DCPMM). It is important to not mix different memory types unless you are mixing LRDIMMs or RDIMMs with DCPMMs together. Mixing together other types can lead to issues such as boot failure. Supported Memory Capacities Module capacities of 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB. 128GB modules are only available as Load Reduced and Intel Optane PMem. 256GB modules are only available as Load Reduced and Intel Optane PMem. Lastly, 512GB modules are only available as Intel Optane PMem. Max Configurations With ECC Registered memory, the max RAM capacity that can be achieved is 3TB (3072GB) via 48 x 64GB RDIMMs. With Load Reduced Memory, the maximum RAM capacity that can be achieved is 6TB (6144GB) via a configuration of 48 x 128GB LRDIMMs. With Non-volatile memory, a max RAM capacity of 192GB can be reached via 12 x 16GB NVDIMMs. 64GB RDIMMs can be installed into the remaining 36 DIMMs slots, bringing the total RAM capacity to 2.4TB (2496GB). Finally for Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory, the maximum possible RAM capacity is 12.28TB (12288GB) via 24 x 512GB DCPMMs. 128GB LRDIMMs can be installed into the last 24 DIMM slots, bringing the total capacity to 15.36TB (15360GB). Supported Memory Speeds The Dell PowerEdge R940 supports module speeds of 2133MT/s, 2400MT/s, 2666MT/s, and 2933MT/s. 3200MT/s modules can be installed, but will clock down to the fastest possible speed for your server's configuration. The processor that you have installed will determine the fastest supported memory speed is for your configuration. For example, if you install a processor that has a max memory speed of 2666MT/s, and you install a 2933MT/s module, the module will operate at 2666MT/s. Storage The Dell R940 server accepts 2.5" SAS/SATA drives. There is no chassis option for the R940 to install 3.5" drives. Only 2.5" drives can be used with the R940. The total number of drives that can be installed into your system depends on the chassis that you have. If you have an 8 Bay SFF chassis, up to eight 2.5" SAS/SATA hard drives and/or solid state drives can be installed. If you have a 24 Bay SFF chassis, up to twenty-four 2.5" SAS/SATA hard drives and/or solid state drives can be installed. Supported Drives (2.5") Type Speeds Max Capacity (Per Drive) SAS 7.2K, 10K, 15K 2.4TB SATA 7.2K 2TB SSD 6Gb/s, 12Gb/s 7.68TB Power Supplies How Many Power Supplies does the R940 Support? The Dell PowerEdge R940 server supports up to two hot-swap power supply units (PSUs). Because power supplies for this system are hot-swap, PSUs can be added or removed while the server is powered on, as long as one unit remains plugged into the system. Power Supply Options Platinum 1100W Platinum 1100W 380VDC Platinum 1600W Platinum 2000W Platinum 2400W Titanium 1600W HLAC Titanium 2600W HLAC Gold 1100W -48VDC RAID Options RAID Options RAID Levels Cache Drive Speeds PCIe Generation RAID Hardware S140 onboard software 0,1,5,10 None 6 Gb/s SATA/NVMe N/A Software HBA330 Passthrough None 6 Gb/s SAS/SATA12 Gb/s SAS PCIe 3.0 Hardware 12Gbps SAS Ext. HBA Passthrough None 12 Gb/s SAS PCIe 3.0 Hardware H330 0, 1, 5, 10, 50 None 6 Gb/s SATA12 Gb/s SAS PCIe 3.0 Hardware H730P 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 2 GB NV 6 Gb/s SATA12 Gb/s SAS PCIe 3.0 Hardware H740P 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 8 GB NV 6 Gb/s SATA12 Gb/s SAS PCIe 3.1 Hardware H840 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 8 GB NV 6 Gb/s SATA12 Gb/s SAS PCIe 3.1 Hardware Network Interface Card Options In order to connect your R940 server to the Internet, you will need some type of Network Interface Card (NIC). The PowerEdge R940 accepts two NIC form factors: Daughter cards and PCIe cards. In the rear of the chassis, there is a dedicated slot, specifically for network daughter cards. Along with the daughter card, you can install multiple PCIe network cards if needed. Daughter Cards Broadcom 5720 Quad Port 4 x 1GbE RJ45 Broadcom 57412/5720 Quad Port 2 x 10GbE SFP+ + 2 x 1GbE RJ45 Broadcom 57414 Dual Port 2 x 25GbE SFP28 Broadcom 57416/5720 Quad Port 2 x 10GbE RJ45 + 2 x 1GbE RJ45 Broadcom 57800S Quad Port 2 x 10GbE SFP+ + 2 x 1GbE RJ45 Broadcom 57800T Quad Port 2 x 10GbE RJ45 + 2 x 1GbE RJ45 Broadcom 57840S Quad Port 4 x 10GbE SFP+ Intel I350 Quad Port 4 x 1GbE RJ45 Intel X520/I350 Quad Port 2 x 10GbE SFP + 2 x 1GbE RJ45 Intel X540/I350 Quad Port 2 x 10GbE RJ45 + 2 x 1GbE RJ45 Intel X550 Quad Port 4 x 10GbE RJ45 Intel X550/I350 Quad Port 2 x 10GbE RJ45 + 2 x 1GbE RJ45 Intel X710 Quad Port 4 x 10GbE SFP+ Intel X710/I350 Quad Port 2 x 10GbE SFP + 2 x 1GbE RJ45 QLogic FastLinQ QL41164 Quad Port 4 x 10GbE RJ45 QLogic FastLinQ QL41262 Dual Port 2 x 25GbE SFP28 QLogic FastLinQ QL41264 Quad Port 2 x 10GbE SFP+ + 2 x 1GbE RJ45 Mellanox ConnectX-4 CX422A Dual Port 2 x 25GbE SFP HBA PCIe Cards Broadcom 5719 Quad Port 4 x 1GbE RJ45 Broadcom 5720 Dual Port 2 x 1GbE RJ45 Broadcom 57412 Dual Port 2 x 10GbE SFP+ Broadcom 57414 Dual Port 2 x 25GbE SFP28 Broadcom 57416 Dual Port 2 x 10GbE RJ45 Broadcom 57504 Quad Port 4 x 25GbE SFP Broadcom 57810 Dual Port 2 x 10GbE SFP+ CNA Intel E810 Quad Port 4 x 25GbE SFP28 Intel I350-T2 Dual Port 2 x 1GbE RJ45 Intel I350-T4 Quad Port 4 x 1GbE RJ45 Intel X520-DA2 Dual Port 2 x 10GbE SFP+ CNA Intel X520-T2 Dual Port 2 x 10GbE RJ45 Intel X550-T2 Dual Port 2 x 10GbE SFP CNA Intel X710-DA2 Dual Port 2 x 10GbE SFP+ CNA Intel X710-DA4 Quad Port 4 x 10GbE SFP CNA Intel X710-T2L Dual Port 2 x 10GbE RJ45 Intel X710-T4 Quad Port 4 x 10GbE RJ45 CNA Intel X710-T4L Quad Port 4 10GbE RJ45 Intel XL710-QD2 Dual Port 2 x 40GbE QSFP Intel XXV710-DA2 Dual Port 2 x 25GbE SFP+ QLogic FastLinQ QL41164HFCU Quad Port 4 x 10GbE SFP QLogic QL41262HFCU-DE Dual Port 2 x 25GbE SFP+ CNA QLogic QLE2692 Dual Port 2 x 16GbE SFP+ QLogic QLE41112 Dual Port 2 x 10GbE SFP+ CNA QLogic QLE41162 Dual Port 2 x 10GbE RJ45 CNA QLogic QLE8262 Dual Port 2 x 10GbE SFP+ CNA Mellanox ConnectX-3 CX322A Dual Port 2 x 10GbE SFP+ Mellanox ConnectX-4 CX4121A Dual Port 2 x 25GbE SFP+ Mellanox ConnectX-4 CX4121C Dual Port 2 x 25GbE SFP+ Mellanox ConnectX-4 CX416A Dual Port 2 x 100GbE QSFP Mellanox ConnectX-4 CX456A Dual Port 2 x 100GbE QSFP Mellanox ConnectX-4 Single Port 1 x 100GbE QSFP Mellanox ConnectX-4 V2 CX4121C Dual Port 2 x 25GbE SFP+ Mellanox ConnectX-5 CX516A Dual Port 2 x 100GbE QSFP Mellanox ConnectX-5 EN CX512F Dual Port 2 x 25GbE SFP28 Mellanox ConnectX-5 Single Port 1 x 100GbE QSFP Mellanox ConnectX-6 CX623106A Dual Port 2 x 100GbE QSFP Emulex LPE31002 Dual Port 2 x 16GbE SFP+ Emulex LPe35002 Dual Port 2 x 32GbE FC SFP+ HBA Brocade 1020 Dual Port 2 x 10GbE SFP+ CNA Brocade 815 Single Port 1 x 8GbE FC SFP+ HBA Brocade 825 Dual Port 2 x 8GbE FC SFP+ HBA Solarflare SF10-050020 Dual Port 2 x 10GbE SFP+ CNA Solarflare SF8522 Dual Port 2 x 10GbE SFP+ CNA Systems Management Solutions The Dell PowerEdge R940 Server utilizes the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 9 (iDRAC9), which allows you to easily manage your Dell server. The iDRAC9 web interface provides a variety of useful information and features, that make managing your Dell server an easy task. Features include, but are not limited to hardware monitoring, power control, remote console, control over system settings, firmware update control, storage management, and much more. You can access the iDRAC9 web interface, by setting the iDRAC IP in system setup, and searching the IP in a web browser. Supported Operating Systems: The PowerEdge R940 supports a wide variety of operating systems which ranges from different distributions of Linux, VMware, and Windows Server. These operating systems are: ⦿ Citrix XenServer 7.1 ⦿ Novell SuSE Linux ES 11 ⦿ Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 7 ⦿ Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 8 ⦿ Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 9 ⦿ SUSE Linux ES 12 ⦿ SUSE Linux ES 15 ⦿ Ubuntu Server 16.04 LTS ⦿ Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS ⦿ Ubuntu Server 20.04 LTS ⦿ Ubuntu Server 22.04 LTS ⦿ VMware ESXi 6.0 ⦿ VMware ESXi 6.5 ⦿ VMware ESXi 6.7 ⦿ VMware ESXi 7.0 ⦿ VMware ESXi 8.0 ⦿ Window Server 2012 R2 ⦿ Window Server 2016 ⦿ Window Server 2019 LTSC ⦿ Window Server 2022 LTSC Show more