Poweredge R840

The Dell PowerEdge R840 is a high-density, four-socket 2U rack server designed to accelerate data-intensive workloads, virtualization, and database management, offering exceptional performance and scalability in a compact form factor. Leveraging the power of up to four Intel Xeon Scalable processors, the R840 provides substantial core counts for demanding applications. Its immense memory capacity, up to 6TB of DDR4 memory (or up to 15.36TB with a mix of LRDIMM and Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory in specific configurations), paired with extensive, flexible storage options including up to 24 direct-attached NVMe drives, makes it a powerful platform for data analytics and big data.

Key specifications include:

  • Form Factor: 2U Rack Server
  • Processors: Up to four Intel Xeon Scalable processors
  • Memory: 48 DDR4 DIMM slots; maximum capacity up to 6TB (LRDIMM) or up to 15.36TB using LRDIMM and Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory (PMem)
  • Storage: Up to 24 x 2.5" drives, supporting SAS, SATA, and a high density of NVMe SSDs for fast storage access
  • I/O: Up to 6 PCIe Gen 3 slots for expansion, including support for up to two double-width GPUs or FPGAs
  • Management: Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 9 (iDRAC9) with Lifecycle Controller