DELL PowerEdge R340 Server
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Refurbished
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CPU
2×8GB DDR4 RDIMM 2133MHz
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RAM
noHDD (up to 8 HDD 2.5'' SFF)
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Condition
Refurbished
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CPU
2×8GB DDR4 RDIMM 2133MHz
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RAM
noHDD (up to 8 HDD 2.5'' SFF)
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Condition
Refurbished
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CPU
2×8GB DDR4 RDIMM 2133MHz
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RAM
noHDD (up to 8 HDD 2.5'' SFF)
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Condition
Refurbished
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CPU
2×8GB DDR4 RDIMM 2133MHz
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RAM
noHDD (up to 8 HDD 2.5'' SFF)
- Processor
- 1 processor from the following: Intel® Xeon® E-2200 product family, Intel Pentium®, Intel Core i3®, Intel Celeron®
- Memory
- 4 x DDR4 DIMM slots, Supports UDIMM, up to 2666MT/s, 64GB Max. Supports registered ECC
- Storage controllers
- Internal controllers: PERC H730P, H330, HBA330
Software RAID: PERC S140
External controllers: 12Gbps SAS HBA
Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS): 2 x M.2 240GB (RAID 1 or No RAID) or 1 x M.2 240GB (No RAID only)
Internal Dual SD Module:
2x microSD (16GB, 32GB or 64GB) or 1x microSD (16GB, 32GB or 64GB) - Drive bays
- Up to 8 x 2.5 hot-plug SATA, SAS (optional) or SSD Up to 4 x 3.5 hot-plug SATA, SAS (optional) or SSD
- Power supplies
- Single or dual 350W (Platinum) or 550W (Platinum) hot-plug redundant power supplies
- Dimensions
- Form factor: Rack (1U)
Chassis width: 434.00mm (17.08 in)
Chassis depth: 595.63mm (23.45 in) (3.5” HDD config)
Chassis depth: 544.836mm (21.45 in) (2.5” HDD config)
Note: These dimensions do not include: bezel, redundant PSU
Chassis weight: 13.6 kg (29.98 lb.) - Embedded management
- iDRAC9
iDRAC Direct - OpenManage™ Software
- OpenManage Enterprise
OpenManage Power Manager
OpenManage Mobile - Integrations and connections
- Integrations:
Microsoft® System Center
VMware® vCenter™
BMC Truesight (available from BMC)
Red Hat Ansible
Connections:
Nagios Core & Nagios XI
Micro Focus Operations Manager i (OMi)
IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus - Tools
- iDRAC Service Module
iDRAC RESTful API with Redfish
OpenManage Server Administrator
Dell EMC Repository Manager
Dell EMC System Update
Dell EMC Server Update Utility
Dell EMC Update Catalogs
Dell EMC RACADM CLI
IPMI Tool - Security
- TPM 1.2/2.0 optional
Cryptographically signed firmware
Silicon Root of Trust
Secure Boot
System Lockdown (requires iDRAC Enterprise or Datacenter)
System Erase - I/O & Ports
- Networking Options:
2 x 1GbE LOM Network Interface Controller (NIC) ports
Front ports:
1x USB 2.0, 1 x IDRAC micro USB 2.0 management port
Rear ports: 2 x USB 3.0, VGA, serial connector
2 x PCIe Gen 3.0 slots:
• One x8 slot low-profile, half-length with x4 slot width
• One x16 slot low-profile/full-height, half-length
with x8 bandwith - Supported operating systems
- Citrix® XenServer®
Microsoft® Windows Server® with Hyper-V (2016 and 2019)
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux
Ubuntu® Server LTS
SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server
VMware® ESXi
Dell PowerEdge R340 overview
Dell PowerEdge R340 is a compact 1U, single-socket rack server for remote office, branch office, small business, file services and local application workloads. It is designed for environments that need a careful balance of compute performance, memory capacity, storage flexibility, management features and long-term serviceability.
The R340 server is based on one Intel Xeon E-2200 family, Intel Pentium, Intel Core i3 or Intel Celeron processor. It supports 4 DDR4 UDIMM slots, up to 64 GB, speeds up to 2666 MT/s, ECC UDIMM support, Dell iDRAC management through iDRAC9, 2 x 1GbE LOM ports, PCIe Gen3 expansion and up to 8 x 2.5-inch hot-plug SAS/SATA/SSD drives or up to 4 x 3.5-inch hot-plug SAS/SATA/SSD drives.
Dell PowerEdge R340 is suitable for the workload categories listed below and should be treated as a practical entry rack server, not a large enterprise consolidation platform. Compared with newer or larger Dell PowerEdge platforms, this model should be selected when its generation, form factor, storage layout and cost profile match the project.
When to choose Dell PowerEdge R340
Choose Dell PowerEdge R340 when the workload needs compact 1U, single-socket rack server characteristics, predictable local storage and Dell PowerEdge management. It is a good fit for remote office, branch office, small business, file services and local application workloads.
Compared with smaller or entry platforms, Dell PowerEdge R340 provides more appropriate headroom for its target role. Compared with larger or newer PowerEdge systems, it should be selected when acquisition cost, compatibility with existing infrastructure and the exact drive layout are more important than the latest platform generation.
The R340 configuration should be validated carefully for processor count, memory population, drive bay layout, storage controller, boot device, risers, network adapters, power supplies, fans and cooling. This is especially important for NVMe, rear-drive, GPU, redundant power and mixed-drive configurations.
Chassis and drive bay options
Dell PowerEdge R340 supports the following practical chassis, drive and configuration options. The right choice depends on whether the server is being configured for capacity, SSD responsiveness, NVMe performance, boot separation, redundant power or accelerator support.
| Chassis option | Best for | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Dell PowerEdge R340 4LFF | capacity-oriented local storage, file services and backup | Use this option when 3.5-inch capacity matters more than maximum IOPS. Supports up to 4 x 3.5-inch hot-plug SAS/SATA HDD/SSD drives. Final compatibility depends on controller, cables, power and cooling. |
| Dell PowerEdge R340 8SFF | 2.5-inch SSD/HDD density, serviceability and business applications | Use this option when 2.5-inch density, SSD responsiveness and serviceability are more important than 3.5-inch HDD capacity. Supports up to 8 x 2.5-inch hot-plug SATA/SAS/SSD drives. |
| Dell PowerEdge R340 BOSS / M.2 boot options | separating OS or hypervisor boot from data drives | Use this option to keep OS or hypervisor boot separate from the main front drives. Supports BOSS with 1 or 2 M.2 240 GB SSDs, RAID 1 or no-RAID depending on configuration; confirm OS and controller support before ordering. |
| Dell PowerEdge R340 PERC / S140 storage options | protected local arrays, HBA/JBOD mode and storage planning | Select the controller mode before finalizing drive count and RAID level. Supports PERC H730P, H330, HBA330, external 12Gbps SAS HBA and PERC S140 software RAID; do not assume every controller supports every drive type. |
| Dell PowerEdge R340 redundant power configuration | power redundancy and serviceability planning | Validate power supply choice against drive count, CPU, PCIe cards and redundancy requirements. Supports single or dual 350W/550W Platinum hot-plug redundant power supplies. |
For capacity workloads, LFF configurations are usually the practical starting point. For latency-sensitive databases, virtualization datastores and high-IO workloads, SFF SSD or NVMe-capable configurations should be considered where the platform supports them.
Final drive compatibility depends on the selected chassis, backplane, controller, cables, risers, cooling configuration and Dell support matrix. Do not assume that every drive type, controller and rear-drive option can be combined in one configuration.
Recommended Dell PowerEdge R340 configurations by workload
| Workload | Recommended focus |
|---|---|
| Small business infrastructure | Cost-controlled CPU, protected local storage, basic 1GbE networking and reliable remote management. |
| ROBO / branch office | Reliable boot device, simple protected storage, remote iDRAC management and power configuration matched to site support model. |
| File, print and collaboration | Capacity HDDs for shared files, SSDs for responsiveness, simple RAID and network bandwidth matched to user count. |
| Mail, messaging and POS | Moderate CPU, enough RAM for application services, protected boot and storage sized for transaction or mailbox growth. |
| Databases / data management | Processor choice matched to licensing and query profile, enough RAM for cache, low-latency SSD or NVMe storage and protected arrays. |
| Backup / archive | Capacity drive layout, moderate CPU/RAM, controller mode and network throughput sized for backup windows and restore targets. |
| Near-edge / retail appliance | Compact or office-friendly chassis, validated bezel or filtering options, remote management and local storage sized for edge data. |
| Web and application services | Balanced CPU, enough memory, SSD-backed local storage and network options sized for application traffic. |
The R340 configuration should be chosen around the main reason for selecting this platform: a practical entry rack server, not a large enterprise consolidation platform, 4 DDR4 UDIMM slots / up to 64 GB, 4LFF or 8SFF hot-plug front storage, Dell iDRAC9 management and a validated power, cooling and controller design.
How to choose CPU, RAM, RAID and storage
Dell PowerEdge R340 supports one Intel Xeon E-2200 family, Intel Pentium, Intel Core i3 or Intel Celeron processor. CPU choice should be tied to workload profile, software licensing and thermal limits. up to 8 cores with Intel Xeon E-2200 options help when virtualization, databases or multi-user services need more parallelism, while higher clock speed can matter for applications sensitive to per-core performance.
RAM planning should start with VM density, database cache requirements, application growth and backup or monitoring agents. Dell PowerEdge R340 supports 4 DDR4 UDIMM slots, up to 64 GB, speeds up to 2666 MT/s, ECC UDIMM support. Memory speed and maximum capacity depend on processor choice and DIMM population, so the final layout should be validated before ordering.
For storage, use 4LFF or 8SFF hot-plug front storage when it matches the workload. up to 8 x 2.5-inch hot-plug SAS/SATA/SSD drives or up to 4 x 3.5-inch hot-plug SAS/SATA/SSD drives. Boot devices such as BOSS or internal M.2 options can separate OS or hypervisor boot from the main data drives where supported.
RAID and HBA choice should be made before finalizing drive count. PERC H730P, H330, HBA330, PERC S140 software RAID and BOSS M.2 boot options. Hardware RAID is appropriate for classic protected arrays, while HBA/JBOD or software RAID may be better for selected software-defined storage designs.
Network, GPU and power choices should also be checked as a single configuration. Dell PowerEdge R340 includes or supports 2 x 1GbE LOM ports, PCIe Gen3 expansion, not a GPU-focused platform, and single or dual 350W/550W Platinum hot-plug redundant power supplies. Validate risers, airflow and power supply redundancy before purchase.
Dell PowerEdge R340 vs related Dell PowerEdge models
| Model | When to consider |
|---|---|
| Dell PowerEdge R360 | Choose R360 when a newer DDR5-based 1U single-socket rack platform is preferred for entry rack deployments. |
| Dell PowerEdge R440 | Choose R440 when a compact 1U dual-socket server is needed for dense scale-out infrastructure. |
| Dell PowerEdge R540 | Choose R540 when a 2U value platform with larger LFF capacity is more important than maximum rack density. |
| Dell PowerEdge R640 | Choose R640 when a dense 1U dual-socket platform is needed for virtualization, databases or high-performance scale-out nodes. |
| Dell PowerEdge T140 | Choose T140 when a compact entry tower is enough for basic office, file, print and POS services. |
| Dell PowerEdge T340 | Choose T340 when a one-socket tower with hot-plug storage and better growth headroom is preferred. |
Dell PowerEdge R340 should be evaluated against the related Dell PowerEdge models above, because form factor, processor generation, memory type, drive layout and expansion strategy have a direct impact on workload fit.
Summary: is Dell PowerEdge R340 the right server for your workload×
Dell PowerEdge R340 is a practical Dell PowerEdge platform for remote office, branch office, small business, file services and local application workloads. Choose it when you need Intel Xeon E-2200 / Pentium / Core i3 / Celeron, 4 DDR4 UDIMM slots / up to 64 GB, 4LFF or 8SFF hot-plug front storage, Dell iDRAC9 management and a configuration that fits the server generation and workload profile.
Before purchase, confirm processor model, CPU count, RAM population, chassis type, drive support, RAID or HBA mode, BOSS or M.2 boot option, networking, optional GPU support, power supply redundancy, cooling and warranty requirements.
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