Description

The Dell PowerEdge R940xa is a high-performance, 4U rack server purpose-built for extreme computing workloads, including AI/ML, in-memory databases, GPU acceleration, and large-scale data analytics. Combining up to four Intel Xeon Scalable processors with support for four double-width GPUs or up to eight single-width GPUs, the R940xa offers an ideal platform for applications requiring massive parallel processing and memory bandwidth. It’s engineered for scalability, speed, and intelligent automation, making it an enterprise-grade powerhouse for modern data centers.

• Processors: Dual or Quad Intel Xeon Scalable Processors (1st or 2nd Generation) with up to 28 cores per processor
• Memory:
  • 48 DDR4 DIMM slots with speeds of up to 2933MHz depending upon the processor
  • Module sizes of 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB and 128GB
  • Up to 6TB of memory using 48, 128GB LRDIMMs
  • Up to 24 Optane DC Persistent Memory Modules (DCPMM) or NVDIMMs
• Backplane options:
  • 8x 2.5″
  • 32x 2.5″ with options for U.2 2.5″ NVME SSDs
• Storage Controllers
  • Onboard S140 SATA Software RAID
  • PERC H730 with 1GB NV cache
  • PERC H730P with 2GB NV cache
  • PERC H740P with 8GB NV cache
  • PERC H330 (no cache)
  • HBA330 (direct-attach, no raid or cache)
  • 12Gb SAS HBA (External)
  • PERC H840P with 8GB NV cache (External)
• Storage
  • SAS, SATA or NVME SSDs
  • 7.2k, 10k & 15k RPM SAS drives. 7.2k RPM SATA drives
  • Backplane can be cabled for NVME SSDs. No hardware RAID is available on NVME SSDs
  • Optional Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS) Card with up to two M.2 SATA SSDs in
    120GB, 240GB and 480GB capacities. Standalone or RAID 1.
  • Optional Integrated Dual SD Module (IDSDM) with vFlash option. Bootable microSD cards with option for mirrored mode.
• Network daughter card options
  • 4 x 1GbE
  • 2 x 1GbE + 2 x 10GbE (RJ45 or SFP+)
  • 4 x 10GbE (RJ45 or SFP+)
  • 2 x 25GbE SFP28
• PCIe expansion risers
  • Up to 10 full height & 2 half-height PCIe 3.0
  • Up to 4 double-width GPUs or up to 8 single-width FPGAs.
• Power Supply Options:
  • 1100W, 1600W, 2000W, 2400W 100-240VAC
  • Up to four hot plug power supplies
  • shared or redundant modes
  • 1100W 48VDC option available
  • High-efficiency (96%) 80-Plus Titanium option (200-240VAC only)
• Bezel Options:
  • Standard Locking
• 6 hot plug fan modules.
• Rail Options:
  • Sliding 4-Post ReadyRails II
• Optional TPM 1.2 or 2.0 module
• Dimensions:
• Ports:
  • Rear: VGA, Serial, 2 x USB 3.0, dedicated iDRAC network port
  • Front: VGA, USB, iDRAC direct micro-USB