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Dell PowerEdge R940 User Manual

Dell PowerEdge R940
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PowerEdge R940
Latest 4-socket, 3U monolithic rack server
designed for complex workloads using
highly scalable memory and network op-
tions.
The following documentation is designed as both an instructional aid and
online reference material for the Dell EMC PowerEdge R940 rack
server. The material introduces new technologies and features specic to
the PowerEdge R940 in an effort to better prepare technicians to provide
outstanding support to our customers.
TECHNICAL GUIDE

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Dell PowerEdge R940 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ProcessorUp to four Intel Xeon Scalable processors, up to 28 cores per processor
MemoryUp to 12TB of memory using 48 x DDR4 DIMM slots
StorageUp to 24 x 2.5" SAS/SATA (HDD/SSD)
RAID ControllerPERC H740P
Power Supply1100W
Network1GbE
Operating System SupportWindows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi
GPU Supportdouble-width

Summary

System Overview

Introduction

Overview of the PowerEdge R940 server's purpose and capabilities.

New Technologies

Highlights key new technologies and features of the R940 server.

System Features

Specifications

Details the technical specifications of the PowerEdge R940, including form factor, processors, and memory.

Chassis Views and Features

Front Panel Components

Identifies and describes components on the front of the PowerEdge R940 chassis.

Back Panel Components

Identifies and describes components on the back of the PowerEdge R940 chassis.

Hard Drive Backplanes

Details the 2.5-in x8 passive and 2.5-in x24 active hard drive backplanes.

Control Panels and Indicators

Information on the server's control panels, LCD screen, and status LEDs.

Quick Resource Locator (QRL)

Explains the QRL label for accessing online resources and troubleshooting.

Security Features

Outlines the security features integrated into the PowerEdge R940.

Processor

Processor Features

Details the features of the Intel Xeon Skylake Scalable family processors used in the R940.

Supported Processors

Lists and compares supported processor levels and their features for the R940.

Processor Installation

Guidance on installing processors in the PowerEdge R940 server.

Chipset Overview

Describes the Intel C620 PCH and its I/O support capabilities.

Supported Memory

Memory Speed and Configuration

Details supported memory speeds, configurations, and population rules.

Memory RAS Features

Discusses Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS) features for memory.

Storage

Supported Hard Drives

Lists supported hard drive types, speeds, rotational speeds, and capacities.

RAID Controllers

Information on supported PERC RAID controllers for the R940.

Internal Persistent Storage

Describes internal storage options like iDRAC/vFlash and BOSS.

External Storage

Details supported external storage devices, including tape and JBODs.

Networking and PCIe

PCIe Expansion and Slots

Information on PCIe expansion capabilities, slot types, and installation.

PCIe Slot Mapping

Maps PCIe slots to physical location, CPU, bandwidth, and power.

Power, Thermal, and Acoustics

Power Consumption and Efficiency

Discusses power tools, technologies, and efficiency features.

Thermal and Acoustic Design

Covers thermal management, cooling, and acoustical design of the R940.

Rack Rails

Sliding Rail Kits

Details the sliding rail kit for rack mounting, including adjustability and depth.

Cable Management Accessories

Describes accessories for cable management and organization.

Rack Installation Procedures

Instructions for installing the server into rack rails.

Supported Operating System

Supported Operating Systems

Lists supported operating systems and their PQM part numbers.

Supported Virtualization

Details virtualization software and release versions supported.

OpenManage Systems Management

iDRAC Lifecycle Controller

Overview of the iDRAC Lifecycle controller for server management.

iDRAC Features Comparison

Compares features across different iDRAC9 options (Basic, Express, Enterprise).

Management Approaches

Discusses agent-free, agent-based management, and consoles.

Management Tools and Integration

Lists management tools, protocols, and third-party integrations.

Server Management Operations

Covers the server management lifecycle (deploy, update, monitor, maintain).

Appendix A: Additional Specifications

Chassis Dimensions

Provides detailed physical dimensions of the PowerEdge R940 chassis.

Environmental Specifications

Details operating and storage environmental conditions like temperature and humidity.

Contamination Specifications

Specifies limits for dust and gases to prevent equipment failure.

Operating Temperature Ranges

Defines standard and expanded operating temperature ranges.

Video and USB Specifications

Lists supported video resolutions and USB peripheral compliance.

Appendix B: Standards Compliance

Industry Standard Documents

Lists industry standards and their URLs for reference.

Appendix C: Additional Resources

Documentation and Online Tools

Lists user guides, manuals, and online tools for the R940.

Appendix D: Support and Deployment Services

Server Deployment and Consulting Services

Services for server deployment, consulting, and data migration.

Support Services Overview

Details ProSupport, ProSupport Plus, and ProSupport Flex services.

Professional Services

Covers education, global infrastructure consulting, and managed services.

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