Dell PowerEdge R340 Rack Server – PER340M3

Dell PowerEdge R340 Rack Server – PER340M3 Overview

The Dell PowerEdge R340 Rack Server – PER340M3 is a compact, single-socket 1U rack server designed for small to medium-sized businesses, remote offices, and growing organizations. Powered by Intel® Xeon® E-Series processors, it delivers reliable performance for file sharing, web hosting, email, database applications, virtualization, and business-critical workloads.

Its space-saving design, enterprise-grade security features, and flexible storage options make it an excellent choice for businesses looking to deploy a dependable and scalable server infrastructure.

Key Features & Benefits

• Intel® Xeon® E-Series Processor Support
  • Benefit: Delivers dependable performance for business applications, virtualization, and multi-user environments.
• Expandable DDR4 ECC Memory
  • Benefit: Improves system reliability while allowing future memory upgrades as your business grows.
• Flexible Storage Configuration
  • Benefit: Supports multiple SATA or SAS drives to meet different storage capacity and performance requirements.
• 1U Rackmount Design
  • Benefit: Saves valuable rack space while providing enterprise-class computing power.
• Dell OpenManage System Management
  • Benefit: Simplifies server deployment, monitoring, maintenance, and remote administration.

Technical Specifications

Processor

• Model: Intel® Xeon® E-Series Processor (configuration dependent)
• Socket: Single Processor
• Processor Family: Intel Xeon E-2100/E-2200 Series
• Maximum Cores: Up to 8 cores (depending on CPU)

Memory

• Memory Type: DDR4 ECC UDIMM
• DIMM Slots: 4
• Maximum Memory: Up to 64GB
• Memory Speed: Up to 2666 MT/s (processor dependent)

Storage

• Drive Bays:
  • Up to 4 x 3.5-inch SATA/SAS HDDs
  • Or up to 8 x 2.5-inch SATA/SAS SSD/HDDs (configuration dependent)
• RAID Controller:
  • PERC H330
  • PERC H730P
  • Software RAID options (depending on configuration)

Networking

• Network Interface:
  • Dual 1GbE Ethernet Ports
• Optional Network Expansion: Available

Expansion

• PCIe Expansion Slots:
  • Up to 2 PCIe Gen3 slots

Remote Management

• Dell iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller
• Dell OpenManage Enterprise Support
• Remote Monitoring and Administration

Power Supply

• Power Supply Options:
  • 350W or 550W Hot-Plug PSU (configuration dependent)
• Redundant Power Supply: Optional

Operating System Support

• Microsoft Windows Server
• Ubuntu Server
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux
• VMware ESXi
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server

Physical Specifications

• Form Factor: 1U Rack Server
• Chassis: Rack Mount
• Enterprise Cooling System
• Tool-less Service Design

Pros

• Compact 1U rack design saves space.
• Reliable Intel Xeon processing power.
• ECC memory improves data integrity and system stability.
• Flexible storage and RAID options.
• Enterprise-grade remote management with iDRAC9.
• Suitable for virtualization, file sharing, and business applications.
• Easy maintenance with Dell OpenManage tools.

Cons

• Supports only one processor.
• Maximum 64GB memory may not suit very large enterprise workloads.
• Expansion options are limited compared to larger rack servers.
• Rails and operating system licenses may be sold separately.

Ideal Applications

• Small and medium-sized businesses
• File and print servers
• Active Directory and DNS services
• Email hosting
• Web hosting
• Database applications
• Light virtualization
• Remote office deployments

Available from: Novelty Tech Solution 
Location: Revlon Professional Plaza, Mezzanine 2, Shop Number 1, Nairobi CBD, Kenya.