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Dell EMC PowerEdge R340
The PowerEdge R340 delivers the right mix of performance,
redundancy and value in a dense 1-socket, 1U chassis. Powered by
the latest Intel® Xeon® processor family, it is ideal for small,
medium and large enterprises looking to deploy multiple workloads
including but not limited to: collaboration/sharing, file/print, mail/
messaging and backup/recovery.

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  • Page 1 Technical Guide Dell EMC PowerEdge R340 The PowerEdge R340 delivers the right mix of performance, redundancy and value in a dense 1-socket, 1U chassis. Powered by the latest Intel® Xeon® processor family, it is ideal for small, medium and large enterprises looking to deploy multiple workloads including but not limited to: collaboration/sharing, file/print, mail/ messaging and backup/recovery.
  • Page 2 © 2018 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners. 2018 - 10 Rev. A00...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    7 Networking and PCIe..................... 21 ..................................21 PCIe slots ........................... 21 PCI card dimensions and power support 8 Power, thermal, and acoustics..................22 ................................22 Power supply units .................................... 22 Thermal ..................................23 Acoustics 9 Supported operating systems..................25 10 Dell EMC OpenManage systems management.............26...
  • Page 4 Agent-free management ..............................31 Agent-based management ................................31 Dell EMC consoles ..............33 Dell EMC OpenManage systems management tools, utilities and protocols ..........................34 Integration with third-party consoles ....................... 35 OpenManage connections with third-party consoles 11 Appendix A. Additional specifications................36 ................................36 Chassis dimensions .................................

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    (IMC) and integrated I/O (IIO) (such as PCI Express and DMI3) on a single silicon die. New technologies The PowerEdge R340 is the ideal entry-level server for data centers & SMB to address small scale enterprise applications designed for productivity and data intensive applications for remote office/branch offices requiring maximum uptime. The PowerEdge R340 provides a choice of either 8x2.5”...

  • Page 6: System Features

    System features Product comparison The following table shows the comparison between the PowerEdge R330 and PowerEdge R340: Table 1. Product comparison with predecessor Feature PowerEdge R330 PowerEdge R340 • Intel Xeon® E3-1200 v6 Processor family • Intel Xeon® E-2100 Processor family Processor •...

  • Page 7: Product Specifications

    – 1.67” x 17.09” x 21.5”(in) • Max 29.54 lb/13.4 Kg • Max 29.98 lb/13.6 Kg Weight Product specifications The following able list the technical specifications for the PowerEdge R340: Table 2. Technical specifications Features Specifications • 1U rack Form Factor •...
  • Page 8 Features Specifications • Intel C246 Chipset Chipset • Up to 64GB (4 DIMM Slots) Memory • 8GB/16GB 2666MT/s Unbuffered with ECC only • MIN/ MAX RAM: 8GB/64GB • 2 GEN 3 PCIe slots: I/O slots – X16 slot FH (1x8 Gen3) –...
  • Page 9 Features Specifications • ECC memory, UDIMM • Hot-plug hard drives • Dual hot-plug redundant power supplies • Integrated Matrox G200 with iDRAC9 Video • Lifecycle Controller 3.0 Remote management • iDRAC9 Enterprise • VFlash (Optional) • Dell Open Manage featuring Dell Management Console Systems management •...

  • Page 10: Chassis Views And Features

    Chassis views and features Front view of the system Figure 1. Front view of the 8 x 2.5-inch rack system Figure 2. Front view of the 4 x 3.5-inch rack system Back view of the system Figure 3. Back view of the systems...

  • Page 11: Internal View Of The System

    Internal view of the system Figure 4. Inside the system Intrusion switch Optical drive Power distribution board PERC card Expansion card riser Heat sink Memory module sockets System board Cooling fans Drive backplane Locating the information tag of your system You can identify your system using the unique Express Service Code and Service Tag.
  • Page 12 Figure 5. Locating the information tag of your system Information tag (Top view) Information tag (Bottom view) OpenManage Mobile (OMM) label iDRAC MAC address and iDRAC secure password label NOTE: If you have opted for secure default access to iDRAC, the iDRAC secure default password is available on the back of the system Information tag.

  • Page 13: Processor

    Processor The PowerEdge R340 is single-socket rack server in a dense 1U form factor designed for productivity and data intensive applications for remote office/branch offices featuring the Intel® Xeon® E-2100 processor family. Processor features The following list highlights the features of the Intel® Xeon E-2100 processor family: •...

  • Page 14: Chipset

    Speed (MT/s) Celeron 2666 G4900 Chipset The following table shows the high level features supported by the C246 chipset implemented on the PowerEdge R340: Chipset feature C246 R340 Node Manager FlexIO - USB3.0 - 10 (means 6 is enough) USB 2.0...
  • Page 15 Feature Description generations of this technology, from software to clocking architecture to mechanical interfaces. AHCI The SATA controller provides hardware support for Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), a standardized programming interface for SATA host controllers developed through a joint industry effort. Platforms supporting AHCI may take advantage of performance features such as port independent DMA Engines —each device is treated as a master—and hardware-assisted native command queuing.
  • Page 16 Feature Description GPIOs than the ones provided by the PCH. The solution requires external shift register discrete components System Management Bus (SMBus 2.0) The chipset provides a System Management Bus (SMBus) 2.0 host controller as well as an SMBus Slave Interface. The chipset is also capable of operating in a mode in which it can communicate with I2C compatible devices.

  • Page 17: Memory

    With UDIMM ECC, there is no buffering so each DRAM chip is 1 load, with a dual rank x2 UDIMM having 64 loads on address and command signals and 8 loads on the data signals. The following table list the supported memory DIMMs for the PowerEdge R340: NOTE: The R340 can support mixed DIMM configurations with two different DIMM capabilities.

  • Page 18: Memory Speed

    DIMM PN MOD PN DIMM DIMM DIMM Ranks per Data SDDC DIMM Comments Speed Type Capacity DIMM Width Support Volts (GB) FD7GV DM0YK 2133 UDIMM Advanced Version H5P71 K4KPT 2133 UDIMM Advanced RXGPP PKTX9 2133 UDIMM Advanced Version 7XRW4 14FH6 2133 UDIMM Advanced...

  • Page 19: Storage

    External storage controller cards: 12 Gbps SAS HBA. Optical drive One ultra-slim type, 9.5mm, ODD is supported on the PowerEdge R340 via the system board embedded SATA. The R340 supports both the ultra-slim SATA DVD-ROM and DVD+/-RW. If the drive is not ordered with the system, a blank should be installed in its place. ODD cable is 100% included in the chassis even if no ODD is ordered.

  • Page 20: Internal Dual Sd Module

    A BIOS Setup Redundancy setting supports Mirror Mode or Disabled Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS) BOSS is offered as a means of booting the PowerEdge R340 servers to a full OS when: • A solution such as IDSDM may be desired, but the target OS for BOSS is a full OS (not just a hypervisor) •...

  • Page 21: Networking And Pcie

    FC8 Emulex (Dual) Saturn Wildfire Dual port FC8 SFP+ adapter – FH or LP PCIe slots The PowerEdge R340 provides one riser PCIe expansion slot and one R/A PCIe internal storage slot: • Slot 1 : One x8 PCIe Gen 3 for LP from CPU (x4 lanes) •...

  • Page 22: Power, Thermal, And Acoustics

    Power supply units The PowerEdge R340 power supply subsystem consists of one or two AC power supplies (1+1 redundant configuration only supports a 51.3mm PSU). The power supply provides +12V and +12Vaux for non-redundant and redundant design. There are several voltage regulators in the system to supply different voltage levels needed by different logic devices.

  • Page 23: Acoustics

    User Guide. Acoustics The PowerEdge R340 is a rack-mount server appropriate for attended data center environment. However, lower acoustical output is attainable with proper hardware or software configurations. For example, the minimum configuration of R340 is quiet enough for typical office environment.
  • Page 24 Configuration Typical Feature rich Fan Quantity 4 x 4056 4 x 4056 HDD Type 3.5" SATA 2-TB 2.5" SAS 300 GB 15k HDD Quantity PSU Type 350 W 350 W PSU Quantity PCI 1 2x 1GbE Broadcom 2x 1GbE Broadcom PCI 2 PERC H330 PERC H730...

  • Page 25: Supported Operating Systems

    Supported operating systems The following lists the supported operating systems for the PowerEdge R340 • Windows 2019 with Hyper-V Standard • Windows 2019 Essentials • Windows 2016 with Hyper-V Standard • Windows 2016 Essentials • Windows 2012 R2 Essentials •...

  • Page 26: Dell Emc Openmanage Systems Management

    Dell EMC OpenManage systems management Whether your IT environment consists of a few servers or a few thousand servers, Dell EMC OpenManage systems management solutions provide comprehensive management for evolving IT environments. OpenManage is based on open standards and provides agent-based and agent-free server lifecycle management functionality for Dell EMC PowerEdge servers.

  • Page 27: Idrac Features And Comparison

    The PowerEdge R340 supports the following iDRAC licenses – Basic (default), Express (upgrade) and Enterprise (upgrade). NOTE: The features listed in bold in the below table are new for iDRAC9. Table 12. iDRAC feature comparison Features...
  • Page 28 Features iDRAC8 iDRAC9 iDRAC8 iDRAC9 iDRAC8 iDRAC9 iDRAC8 iDRAC9 Basic Basic Express Express Express for Express Enterprise Enterprise Blades for Blades Role-based authority Local users SSL encryption IP blocking Directory services—AD, LDAP Two-factor authentication Single sign-on PK authentication FIPS 140-2 Secure UEFI boot- certificate management Lock down mode...
  • Page 29 Features iDRAC8 iDRAC9 iDRAC8 iDRAC9 iDRAC8 iDRAC9 iDRAC8 iDRAC9 Basic Basic Express Express Express for Express Enterprise Enterprise Blades for Blades Real-time power meter Power thresholds & alerts Real-time power graphing Historical power counters Power capping Power Center integration Temperature monitoring Temperature graphing Health Monitoring Predictive failure...
  • Page 30 Features iDRAC8 iDRAC9 iDRAC8 iDRAC9 iDRAC8 iDRAC9 iDRAC8 iDRAC9 Basic Basic Express Express Express for Express Enterprise Enterprise Blades for Blades Local configuration via F10 Embedded OS deployment tools Embedded configuration tools AutoDiscovery Remote OS deployment Embedded driver pack Full configuration inventory Yes Inventory export Remote configuration Zerotouch configuration...

  • Page 31: Agent-Free Management

    The central console in a systems management solution is often referred to as the one-to-many console. The central console provides a rapid view and insight into the overall health of all systems in the IT environment. The Dell EMC systems management portfolio...
  • Page 32 – OpenManage Power Center : Optimize power consumption in the servers. – SupportAssist : Enables automatic hardware failure notification to be sent securely to Dell EMC technical support for intelligent analysis and diagnosis to optimize availability and reduce manual intervention. This solution is available as part of Basic Hardware Warranty, ProSupport and ProSupport Plus at no additional cost.

  • Page 33: Dell Emc Openmanage Systems Management Tools, Utilities And Protocols

    • Custom Server Update Utility (SUU) For more information, see Dell EMC Repository Manager User’s Guide available at Dell.com/support/manuals. Dell Update Packages Dell Update Packages (DUP) is a self-contained executable supported by Microsoft Windows or Linux that updates a component on a server and applications like OMSA, iSM, and DSET.

  • Page 34: Integration With Third-Party Consoles

    APIs. For more information, see delltechcenter.com/iDRAC and delltechcenter.com/LC. Integration with third-party consoles Dell EMC OpenManage provides integration with several leading third-party consoles, including: OpenManage Integration Suite for Microsoft System Center The combination of Dell OpenManage Integration Suite and Microsoft System Center simplifies and enhances deployment, configuration, monitoring and updating of Dell servers and storage in physical and virtual environments.

  • Page 35: Openmanage Connections With Third-Party Consoles

    Dell EMC server systems to your existing IT environment. Integrate new systems at your own pace. Manage new Dell EMC servers and storage with your legacy management tools, while extending the useful life of your existing resources.

  • Page 36: Appendix A. Additional Specifications

    Appendix A. Additional specifications Chassis dimensions This section describes the physical dimensions of the system. Figure 7. Chassis dimensions of the PowerEdge R340 system Table 13. Dimensions of the Dell PowerEdge R340 system Description R340 with 8 x 2.5- inch dimension R340 with 4 x 3.5- inch dimension...

  • Page 37: Video

    Up to four 2.5-inch hot swappable SAS, SATA, or SATA SSD drives in 3.5-inch adapters NIC ports The PowerEdge R340 system supports two 10/100/1000 Mbps Network Interface Controller (NIC) ports on the back panel. Environmental specifications NOTE: For additional information about environmental measurements for specific system configurations, see Dell.com/...
  • Page 38 Temperature Specifications Storage –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F) Continuous 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) with no direct sunlight on the equipment. operation (for altitude less than 950 m or 3117 ft) Fresh air For information on fresh air, see Expanded Operating Temperature section. Maximum 20°C/h (36°F/h) temperature...
  • Page 39 Particulate Specifications contamination NOTE: Applies to data center environments only. Air filtration requirements do not apply to IT equipment designed to be used outside a data center, in environments such as an office or factory floor. NOTE: Air entering the data center must have MERV11 or MERV13 filtration. Conductive dust Air must be free of conductive dust, zinc whiskers, or other conductive particles.

  • Page 40: Appendix B. Standards Compliance

    Appendix B. Standards compliance The system conforms to the following industry standards. Table 16. Industry standard documents Standard URL for information and specifications ACPI Advance Configuration and Power Interface Specification, acpi.info v2.0c Ethernet IEEE 802.3-2005 standards.ieee.org/getieee802/802.3.html HDG Hardware Design Guide Version 3.0 for Microsoft Windows microsoft.com/whdc/system/platform/pcdesign/desguide/ Server serverdg.mspx...

  • Page 41: Appendix C Additional Resources

    Dell EMC contact information. Energy Smart Solution Advisor The Dell EMC online ESSA enables easier and more meaningful Dell.com/calc (ESSA) estimates to help you determine the most efficient configuration possible.

  • Page 42: Appendix D. Support And Deployment Services

    From simple to the most complex server installations and software integration, we take the guess work and risk out of deploying your new server technology. Who's better suited to implement the latest Dell EMC servers than the Dell EMC elite deployment engineers who do it every day? Figure 8.

  • Page 43: Residency Services

    ProSupport Enterprise Suite With Dell EMC ProSupport Services, we can help you keep your operation running smoothly, so you can focus on running your business. We will help you maintain peak performance and availability of your most essential workloads. Dell EMC ProSupport is a suite of support services that enable you to build the solution that is right for your organization.

  • Page 44: Prosupport Plus

    This offering is built on standard ProSupport components that leverage our global scale but are tailored to your company's needs. While not for everyone, it offers a truly unique solution for Dell EMC's largest customers with the most complex environments.

  • Page 45: Prosupport One For Data Center

    This offering is built on standard ProSupport components that leverage our global scale but are tailored to your company's needs. While not for everyone, it offers a truly unique solution for Dell EMC's largest customers with the most complex environments.

  • Page 46: Supportassist

    • Request technical support • Integrate APIs into your help desk Or, access all your Dell EMC certification and authorization needs. Train your staff on Dell EMC products as TechDirect allows you to: • Download study guides • Schedule certification and authorization exams •...

  • Page 47: Dell Emc Global Infrastructure Consulting Services

    Dell EMC Managed Services Dell EMC Managed Services are a modular set of lifecycle services designed to help you automate and centrally configure, deploy, and manage your day-to-day data center operations. These services extend your existing on-premise IT infrastructure with off- premise cloud services designed to better address challenges with mobility, highly distributed organizations, security, compliance, business continuity, and disaster preparedness.

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