DELL PowerEdge T340 Server
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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)
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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
- 4x DDR4 DIMM slots, supports UDIMMs, speeds up to 2666MT/s, 64GB max. supports registered ECC.
- Storage controllers
- Internal controllers: PERC H730P, H330, HBA330 (non-RAID) Software RAID: PERC S140 External HBAs: 12Gbps SAS HBA (non-RAID) Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS): 2x M.2 240GB (RAID 1 or No RAID), 1x M.2 240GB (No RAID only) Internal Dual SD Module
- Drive bays
- Up to 8 x 3.5” hot-pluggable bays (also supports 2.5” HDD in 3.5” hybrid drive carrier)
- Power supplies
- 2x Hot-Plug-Redundant 495W PSUs or Single Cabled 350W PSU
- Dimensions
- Form factor:
Tower server Chassis height: 430.3mm (16.94 in)
Chassis width: 218mm (8.58 in)
Chassis depth: 603 mm (23.7 in)
Note: These metrics do not include PSU handle, bezel, or tower foot
Chassis weight: 26 kg (55.67 lb.) - Embedded management
- iDRAC9
iDRAC Direct - Bezel
- Optional security bezel
- OpenManage™ Software
- OpenManage Enterprise
OpenManage Power Center
OpenManage Mobile
(requires OM Enterprise) - 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)
Secure Erase - I/O & Ports
- Networking Options:
2 X 1GbE LOM
Front Ports: 1x USB 3.0, 1x iDRAC micro USB 2.0
management port
Rear Ports: 2x USB 3.0, 4x USB 2.0, VGA, serial connector
Internal USB: 1x internal USB 3.0
4 x PCIe Slots:
1x8 Gen3 (x16 connector) FH/HL
1x8 Gen3 (x8 connector) FH/HL
1x4 Gen3 (x8 connector) FH/HL
1x1 Gen3 (x1 connector) FH/HL - Supported operating systems
- Certify XenServer
Citrix® XenServer®
Microsoft Windows Server® with Hyper-V
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux
Ubuntu Server
SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server
VMware® ESXi
Dell PowerEdge T340 overview
Dell PowerEdge T340 is a single-socket tower server for small business, ROBO, file services, database and collaboration 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 T340 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, 4 PCIe Gen3 slots and up to 8 x 3.5-inch hot-plug SAS/SATA HDD/SSD drives, with 2.5-inch drives supported through 3.5-inch hybrid carriers.
Dell PowerEdge T340 is suitable for the workload categories listed below and should be treated as a reliable one-socket tower server for growing businesses. 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 T340
Choose Dell PowerEdge T340 when the workload needs single-socket tower server characteristics, predictable local storage and Dell PowerEdge management. It is a good fit for small business, ROBO, file services, database and collaboration workloads.
Compared with smaller or entry platforms, Dell PowerEdge T340 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 T340 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 T340 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 T340 8LFF | capacity-oriented local storage, file services and backup | Use this option when 3.5-inch capacity matters more than maximum IOPS. Supports up to 8 x 3.5-inch hot-plug SAS/SATA HDD/SSD drives. Final compatibility depends on controller, cables, power and cooling. |
| Dell PowerEdge T340 BOSS / IDSDM 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 M.2 boot, Internal Dual SD Module and internal USB options in selected configurations; confirm OS and controller support before ordering. |
| Dell PowerEdge T340 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 S140 software RAID; do not assume every controller supports every drive type. |
| Dell PowerEdge T340 redundant power option | power redundancy and serviceability planning | Validate power supply choice against drive count, CPU, PCIe cards and redundancy requirements. Supports 2 x 495W hot-plug redundant PSUs or a single cabled 350W PSU. |
| Dell PowerEdge T340 office tower chassis | office-friendly tower deployment | Use this option when office placement, acoustics and simple service access matter. Supports single-socket tower design for collaboration, file services and small business growth. |
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 T340 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. |
| 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. |
| Mail, messaging and POS | Moderate CPU, enough RAM for application services, protected boot and storage sized for transaction or mailbox growth. |
| 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 T340 configuration should be chosen around the main reason for selecting this platform: a reliable one-socket tower server for growing businesses, 4 DDR4 UDIMM slots / up to 64 GB, 8LFF hot-plug tower storage, Dell iDRAC9 management and a validated power, cooling and controller design.
How to choose CPU, RAM, RAID and storage
Dell PowerEdge T340 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 T340 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 8LFF hot-plug tower storage when it matches the workload. up to 8 x 3.5-inch hot-plug SAS/SATA HDD/SSD drives, with 2.5-inch drives supported through 3.5-inch hybrid carriers. 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, BOSS M.2 boot and Internal Dual SD Module. 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 T340 includes or supports 2 x 1GbE LOM ports, 4 PCIe Gen3 slots, not a GPU-focused platform, and single cabled 350W or 2 x 495W hot-plug redundant power supplies. Validate risers, airflow and power supply redundancy before purchase.
Dell PowerEdge T340 vs related Dell PowerEdge models
| Model | When to consider |
|---|---|
| Dell PowerEdge T140 | Choose T140 when a compact entry tower is enough for basic office, file, print and POS services. |
| Dell PowerEdge T440 | Choose T440 when a rack-capable two-socket tower is needed for SMB or branch infrastructure. |
| Dell PowerEdge T640 | Choose T640 when maximum tower expandability, internal storage and GPU support are more important than rack density. |
| Dell PowerEdge R340 | Choose R340 when a lower-cost 1U single-socket rack server is enough for ROBO, small business or lightweight infrastructure workloads. |
| Dell PowerEdge T360 | Choose T360 when a newer DDR5 single-socket tower is preferred for SMB, ROBO or near-edge workloads. |
| Dell PowerEdge T560 | Choose T560 when a newer DDR5 tower with stronger compute, storage and GPU options is required. |
Dell PowerEdge T340 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 T340 the right server for your workload×
Dell PowerEdge T340 is a practical Dell PowerEdge platform for small business, ROBO, file services, database and collaboration workloads. Choose it when you need Intel Xeon E-2200 / Pentium / Core i3 / Celeron, 4 DDR4 UDIMM slots / up to 64 GB, 8LFF hot-plug tower 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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