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What is the Dell PowerEdge R340 server?
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The Dell PowerEdge R340 is a 1U rack server optimized for small-to-medium businesses, featuring Intel Xeon processor support, flexible storage and integrated management for reliable performance in edge and remote-office deployments.
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Which processors does the PowerEdge R340 support?
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The R340 supports Intel® Xeon® E-2100 and E-2200 series processors, delivering up to 6 cores per CPU, enhanced clock speeds and Turbo Boost technology for demanding workloads.
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How much memory can I install in the R340?
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The R340 offers four DDR4 DIMM slots supporting up to 64 GB of 2666 MT/s ECC memory, ensuring data integrity and responsive multi-tasking.
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What storage configurations are available on the R340?
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You can configure the R340 with up to four 3.5\
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Which RAID controllers does the PowerEdge R340 support?
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The R340 supports Dell’s PERC H330, H730P and S140 software RAID controllers, providing levels 0, 1, 5 and 10 for data protection and performance tuning.
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What networking features come standard on the Dell PowerEdge R340?
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The R340 includes two embedded 1 GbE LOM ports with optional add-in 10 GbE or 25 GbE network interface cards for higher throughput and low-latency connectivity.
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How does iDRAC simplify remote management of the R340?
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Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC9) offers automated monitoring, firmware updates, virtual media and proactive alerts through a secure web interface, reducing on-site maintenance.
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What are the ideal use cases for the PowerEdge R340?
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The R340 excels in small business servers, remote/branch office infrastructures, web hosting, file and print services, and entry-level virtualization environments.
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Can the R340 handle virtualization workloads?
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Yes, with up to 6-core Intel Xeon CPUs and 64 GB ECC memory, the R340 supports light virtualization, enabling consolidation of VMs for test/dev, containers and branch-office applications.
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Which operating systems are compatible with the Dell PowerEdge R340?
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The R340 is certified for VMware ESXi, Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and Ubuntu Server for broad deployment flexibility.
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How scalable is the Dell PowerEdge R340?
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The R340 offers flexible drive layouts, up to four PCIe Gen3 slots and optional NIC/HBA/RAID expansions, allowing incremental growth as business demands evolve.
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What are the power and cooling specifications of the R340?
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The R340 supports redundant 350 W Platinum or 460 W Gold hot-swap power supplies and efficient front-to-back cooling optimized for 1U rack installations.
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What security features are built into the PowerEdge R340?
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Security includes TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, System Lockdown, BIOS recovery, and cryptographically signed firmware to protect server configuration and data integrity.
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What warranty and support options are available for the R340?
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Standard coverage is a 3-year Next Business Day On-Site Service with optional ProSupport and ProSupport Plus for 24×7 expert assistance and proactive hardware monitoring.
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How energy-efficient is the Dell PowerEdge R340?
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The R340 meets ENERGY STAR® standards and leverages efficient power supplies, variable-speed fans and thermal controls to minimize energy consumption and operating costs.
