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Dell PowerEdge R840


The Dell PowerEdge R840 is a 2U four-socket rack server that brings big-memory analytics and database power into a compact chassis. It runs up to four 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors with up to 28 cores each, 48 DDR4 DIMM slots for up to 6TB at 2933 MT/s (with Optane persistent memory support), and up to 24x 2.5" drives with up to 24 NVMe. Up to six PCIe Gen3 slots, two double-width GPUs, rNDC networking and iDRAC9 complete it. Fully configurable.

Looking to compare generations? See its Gen 16 successor, the Dell PowerEdge R860, or compare Gen 14 models: Dell PowerEdge R940 and Dell PowerEdge R740xd.

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  • Form Factor: 2U Rack
  • Processors: Up to 4x 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable (up to 28 cores)
  • Memory: 48x DDR4 DIMM slots, up to 6TB
  • Memory Speed: Up to 2933 MT/s
  • Storage: Up to 24x 2.5" (up to 24 NVMe) + 2x rear
  • Expansion: Up to 6x PCIe Gen3 slots
  • GPU Support: Up to 2x double-width
  • Networking: rNDC: 4x 1GbE, 4x 10GbE or 2x 25GbE
  • Management: iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller
  • Cooling: Air, 6 hot-plug fans
  • Power: Redundant PSUs, 750W to 2400W

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Dell PowerEdge R840 vs R860: Specs & Key Differences

Feature PowerEdge R840 PowerEdge R860
Processors Up to 4x 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable (up to 28 cores) Up to 4x 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable
Memory 48x DDR4 DIMM slots, up to 6TB 64x DDR5 DIMM slots, up to 16TB
Memory Speed Up to 2933 MT/s Up to 4800 MT/s
Storage Up to 24x 2.5" (up to 24 NVMe) + 2x rear Up to 24x 2.5" or 8x E3.S
PCIe Up to 6x PCIe Gen3 Up to 8x PCIe Gen5
GPU Support Up to 2x double-width Not supported
Networking rNDC: 4x 1GbE, 4x 10GbE or 2x 25GbE Optional 2x 1GbE LOM, 1x OCP 3.0
Power 750W to 2400W 1100W to 2800W
Form Factor 2U Rack 2U Rack

Frequently Asked Questions

Up to four 1st or 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors, with up to 28 cores each.

Forty-eight DDR4 DIMM sockets support up to 6TB at up to 2933 MT/s. It also takes up to 12 NVDIMMs or up to 24 Intel Optane persistent memory modules for larger in-memory datasets.

Up to 24 front 2.5-inch drives with up to 24 NVMe SSDs, plus two optional rear 2.5-inch bays, and M.2 boot on BOSS. Please specify your capacity needs when you submit your quote configuration.

Yes. Dell lists up to two double-width GPUs or two full-height FPGAs as accelerator options.

The Gen 16 R860 moves to 4th Gen Xeon Scalable, DDR5-4800 with 64 DIMM slots for up to 16TB, PCIe Gen5 and E3.S storage. The R840 still offers GPU support, which the R860 does not list.