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What are the key specifications of the Dell PowerEdge T340 Server?
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The Dell PowerEdge T340 features Intel® Xeon® E-2200 processors, up to 64 GB DDR4 ECC memory, four 3.5\
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Which workloads is the Dell PowerEdge T340 best suited for?
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The PowerEdge T340 excels in small business applications, general-purpose file and print services, light virtualization, and departmental workloads requiring reliability and ease of management.
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How much memory can I install in the PowerEdge T340?
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You can install up to 64 GB of DDR4 ECC memory across four DIMM slots, enabling smooth performance for multitasking and virtualization.
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What storage options does the Dell PowerEdge T340 offer?
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The T340 supports up to four 3.5\
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Can I expand the PowerEdge T340’s storage capacity later?
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Yes. The T340 includes four drive bays (3.5\
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What remote management features are available on the T340?
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The PowerEdge T340 includes the integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC9) Basic for remote monitoring, configuration, and firmware updates.
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Which operating systems are compatible with the Dell PowerEdge T340?
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The T340 supports Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and VMware ESXi, ensuring broad OS compatibility.
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Is the Dell PowerEdge T340 suitable for virtualization?
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Yes. With Intel® Hyper-Threading, up to 64 GB ECC RAM, and optional RAID controllers, the T340 can run light virtualization workloads effectively.
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What security features does the PowerEdge T340 include?
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The T340 offers TPM 2.0, secure boot, chassis intrusion detection, and optional RAID with data encryption to protect hardware and data.
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How energy efficient is the Dell PowerEdge T340?
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The T340’s 80 PLUS Bronze power supply, intelligent thermal management and low-power components deliver efficient power usage in small-office environments.
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What warranty and support options are available for the T340?
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Dell offers a standard one-year hardware warranty with Next Business Day on-site service, with optional ProSupport and ProSupport Plus for 24/7 support and rapid response.
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How do I configure RAID on the PowerEdge T340?
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During system boot, enter the PERC RAID controller BIOS utility to create RAID 0, 1, 5, or 10 arrays, ensuring data protection and performance tuning.
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Can I install GPUs in the Dell PowerEdge T340?
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Yes. The T340 supports single-width, low-profile GPUs in its PCIe slots, enabling modest GPU-accelerated workloads.
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What networking options are available for the T340?
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The T340 comes with dual embedded 1 GbE ports and offers optional add-in Intel® X540 10 GbE and fiber channel adapters for enhanced throughput.
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How easy is it to upgrade components in the PowerEdge T340?
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The T340 tool-less chassis design allows simple access to drives, memory, and expansion cards, minimizing downtime during upgrades.
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What monitoring tools does Dell provide for the T340?
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Dell OpenManage portfolio provides hardware health monitoring, automated alerts, firmware updates, and integration with leading management consoles.
