4U rack: 4× Xeon Scalable CPUs, 8×3.5″ bays, PCIe Gen4×16 slots for GPUs, 32 DDR4 slots (6 TB), redundant PSUs, iDRAC9 remote mgmt.
Overview
The PowerEdge R940xa is built for AI, ML, and HPC. In a 4U chassis, it fits four Intel® Xeon® Scalable CPUs, up to six NVIDIA GPUs or FPGAs via PCIe Gen4×16, plus eight hot-swap 3.5″ drive bays. It’s the ultimate rack server for deep learning, analytics, and virtualization.
Product Description
Designed to crush compute-heavy workloads with:
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CPUs: 4× Intel® Xeon® Scalable (3rd Gen) up to 28 cores each
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Memory: 32× DDR4-2933 DIMMs, up to 6 TB total
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Storage: 8× hot-swap 3.5″ SATA/SAS bays for bulk data
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Accelerators: 4–6× NVIDIA Tesla GPUs or equivalent via PCIe Gen4×16
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Expansion: 8× total PCIe Gen4 slots (×16 or ×8)
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Power: Dual 2850 W Platinum PSUs in N+1 redundancy
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Cooling: High-capacity, hot-swap fans optimized for GPUs
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Management: iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller & OpenManage
Plug in drives and GPUs. Power up. Dominate AI training, inferencing, and virtualization.
Key Features
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Quad-Socket Scale: Four CPUs for massive parallelism
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GPU-Optimized I/O: Six full-height PCIe Gen4×16 slots
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Huge Memory: 6 TB RAM for in-memory analytics & caches
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Dense Storage: Eight bays for high-capacity HDD/SSD arrays
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Enterprise Reliability: Redundant PSUs, fans, ECC everywhere
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Remote Management: iDRAC9 for firmware, BIOS, health checks
Specifications
| Spec |
Detail |
| Form Factor |
4U rack |
| Processors |
4× Intel® Xeon® Scalable (3rd Gen) |
| Memory |
32× DDR4-2933 DIMMs (6 TB max) |
| Drive Bays |
8× hot-swap 3.5″ SATA/SAS |
| GPU Slots |
6× PCIe Gen4×16 |
| Additional PCIe |
2× PCIe Gen4×8 for networking or HBAs |
| Network |
2× 1 GbE LOM; optional OCP for 10/25/100 GbE NICs |
| Power Supplies |
2× 2850 W Platinum (N+1 redundant) |
| Cooling |
Hot-swap high-flow fans optimized for GPUs |
| Management |
iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller & OpenManage |
| Security |
TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, chassis intrusion detection |
| Dimensions (H×W×D) |
175 × 447 × 800 mm |
| Weight |
~50 kg (empty) |
Supported OS / Applications / Industries
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OS: Windows Server, VMware ESXi, RHEL, SUSE, Ubuntu
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Apps: AI/ML training, GPU virtualization, big-data analytics, HPC
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Industries: Tech R&D, finance, healthcare, autonomous vehicles
Benefits & Compatibility
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AI-Ready: GPU slots and NVLink support for training clusters
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Parallel Scale: Four CPUs plus 6 TB RAM for data-intensive apps
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Dense Compute: Packs accelerators without sacrificing storage
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Always-On: Redundant PSUs/fans and ECC memory for 24/7 uptime
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Central Ops: iDRAC9 & OpenManage automate firmware and health
Purpose of Use
Perfect for deep-learning farms, real-time analytics clusters, and high-performance virtualization.
How to Use
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Rack-mount the 4U server.
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Install CPUs, memory, HDDs/SSDs, and GPUs per guide.
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Connect PSUs, network, and iDRAC cables.
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Configure RAID, BIOS, and firmware via iDRAC.
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Deploy OS, GPU drivers, and AI frameworks.
Packaging & Dimensions
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Includes: Server chassis, rail kit, PSUs, quick-start guide
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Size: 175 × 447 × 800 mm (H × W × D)
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Weight: ~50 kg (empty)
Warranty & FAQs
Warranty: 3-year ProSupport with Next Business Day On-Site service.
FAQs:
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Q: How many GPUs can it hold?
A: Up to six full-height double-wide GPUs.
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Q: Can I mix GPU types?
A: Yes, as long as they fit PCIe Gen4 slots.
Performance & Reliability
Engineered with enterprise parts, adaptive cooling, and proactive alerts. Ensures 24/7 AI compute availability.
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Stock Availability
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Disclaimer
All specs and info subject to change without notice. Images are illustrative. Verify details with your Dell rep before purchase.
