Dell EMC PowerEdge R340 4×3.5″ Server

The Perfect Entry-Level Rack Server for Small and Growing Businesses

In today’s fast-moving digital world, small and medium-sized businesses require IT infrastructure that is cost-efficient, reliable, scalable, and secure. The Dell EMC PowerEdge R340 4×3.5″ Server has been purpose-built to deliver all of these benefits in a compact 1U rack form factor.

This rack server provides the perfect balance of performance, storage, flexibility, and manageability, making it one of the best choices for organizations looking to streamline daily operations, accelerate application performance, and secure valuable business data.

By leveraging Intel® Xeon® E-2200 processors, DDR4 memory, hot-plug storage, and Dell EMC OpenManage software tools, the PowerEdge R340 enables businesses to do more with less—reducing complexity and operational costs while increasing uptime and productivity.

Whether you are running file and print services, web hosting, small databases, virtualization workloads, or remote office/branch office deployments, the Dell EMC PowerEdge R340 delivers consistent performance, enterprise-class security, and room for future growth.

Key Business Benefits of Dell EMC PowerEdge R340 4×3.5″ Server

The PowerEdge R340 is designed to empower small and growing businesses with the technology foundation they need to compete in today’s digital economy. Here are the main benefits:

• Improved Performance

  • Powered by Intel® Xeon® E-2200 product family, delivering up to 100% more cores compared to previous generations.

  • Enhanced 11% increase in memory speed and 20% more PCIe lanes, ensuring faster processing of business workloads.

  • Supports up to 64GB DDR4 UDIMM ECC memory for improved data integrity and efficiency.

• Flexible Storage Options

  • Scale easily with up to 4x 3.5-inch hot-plug HDDs/SSDs or 8x 2.5-inch drives.

  • Hot-plug capability allows seamless drive replacement without downtime.

  • Ideal for growing data storage requirements in small businesses.

• Reduced Operational Costs

  • Advanced Multi-Vector Cooling technology automatically calculates airflow for optimal cooling.

  • Energy-efficient power supplies (350W and 550W Platinum options).

  • Lower total cost of ownership (TCO) while maximizing performance.

• Simplified IT Management

  • Embedded iDRAC9 for remote monitoring and lifecycle management.

  • OpenManage Mobile enables access from anywhere, anytime.

  • Automated issue detection and resolution with ProSupport Plus and SupportAssist, reducing IT effort by up to 72%.

• Enhanced Security

  • Cyber-resilient architecture with Secure Boot, System Erase, and Signed Firmware.

  • iDRAC9 Enterprise Server Lockdown Mode protects against unauthorized changes.

  • TPM 1.2/2.0 support for trusted hardware-based security.

Technical Specifications of Dell EMC PowerEdge R340 4×3.5″ Server

Processor

• Supports 1 processor from:

  • Intel® Xeon® E-2200 product family

  • Intel® Pentium®

  • Intel® Core i3®

  • Intel® Celeron®

Memory

• 4 x DDR4 DIMM slots

• Supports UDIMM ECC memory

• Speeds up to 2666 MT/s

• Maximum capacity: 64GB

Storage & Controllers

• Drive Bays:

  • Up to 8 x 2.5-inch hot-plug drives (SATA/SAS/SSD)

  • Up to 4 x 3.5-inch hot-plug drives (SATA/SAS/SSD)

• Storage Controllers:

  • PERC H730P, H330, HBA330

  • Software RAID: PERC S140

  • Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS): up to 2x M.2 SSDs

• Optional Internal Dual SD Module

Power Supplies

• Single or dual hot-plug power supplies:

  • 350W Platinum

  • 550W Platinum

Form Factor & Dimensions

• 1U rack server

• Width: 434 mm (17.08 in)

• Depth: 595.63 mm (23.45 in) – 3.5” HDD config

• Weight: ~13.6 kg (29.98 lbs)

Embedded Management

• iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller

• iDRAC Direct, iDRAC RESTful API with Redfish

• OpenManage Enterprise, Power Manager, and Mobile

Security Features

• TPM 1.2/2.0

• Secure Boot & System Lockdown

• Cryptographically signed firmware

• System Erase for quick data wiping

• Silicon Root of Trust

Connectivity

• Networking: 2 x 1GbE LOM NIC ports

• Front Ports: 1x USB 2.0, 1x iDRAC micro USB

• Rear Ports: 2x USB 3.0, VGA, Serial Connector

• PCIe Slots: 2 x PCIe Gen 3.0

Supported Operating Systems

• Microsoft Windows Server with Hyper-V

• VMware ESXi

• Citrix XenServer

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux

• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server

• Ubuntu Server LTS

Use Cases for Dell EMC PowerEdge R340 4×3.5″ Server

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R340 is an entry-level rack server built for SMBs, branch offices, and remote environments. Some of the most common use cases include:

• Small Databases – Run essential business databases with consistent performance.

• Virtualization – Host multiple virtual machines (VMs) with optimized memory and compute.

• Web Hosting – Deploy web servers or lightweight application hosting.

• File & Print Services – Centralized data management and sharing across offices.

• Remote Office/Branch Office (ROBO) – Compact, easy-to-manage server for distributed environments.

• Backup & Recovery – Securely store business data with RAID-protected drives.

Simplified IT Management with OpenManage

Managing IT infrastructure can be challenging for small businesses with limited staff. The Dell EMC PowerEdge R340 4×3.5″ Server simplifies this with Dell EMC OpenManage tools:

• iDRAC9 – Out-of-band remote monitoring and management.

• OpenManage Enterprise – Centralized one-to-many server management.

• OpenManage Mobile – Monitor and control servers from smartphones/tablets.

• ProSupport Plus & SupportAssist – AI-driven predictive and proactive issue resolution.

These tools reduce downtime, lower maintenance costs, and allow IT teams to focus on strategic business initiatives.

Security and Cyber-Resilience

In today’s landscape, data protection is a top priority for businesses of all sizes. The PowerEdge R340 is built with end-to-end security:

• Silicon Root of Trust ensures firmware integrity.

• System Lockdown prevents unauthorized changes.

• Data at Rest Encryption (DARE) via self-encrypting drives.

• Secure Boot and Cryptographically Signed Firmware.

• System Erase to securely wipe data before decommissioning.

This cyber-resilient architecture makes the Dell EMC PowerEdge R340 a trusted platform for critical business data.

Sustainability and Energy Efficiency

Dell EMC is committed to sustainability, and the PowerEdge R340 is designed to reduce environmental impact:

• Multi-Vector Cooling improves airflow efficiency.

• Energy-efficient Platinum-certified PSUs lower power consumption.

• Compact 1U design optimizes rack space utilization.

• Supports responsible IT asset retirement through Dell services.

By minimizing power usage and carbon footprint, the PowerEdge R340 helps organizations achieve both cost savings and corporate sustainability goals.

Why Choose Dell EMC PowerEdge R340 4×3.5″ Server?

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R340 is more than just an entry-level rack server—it is a powerful, reliable, and future-ready solution designed for small and medium-sized businesses that want enterprise-grade technology without enterprise costs.

• Performance: Up to 100% more cores with Intel Xeon E-2200 processors.

• Scalability: Flexible storage with up to 4x 3.5-inch or 8x 2.5-inch drives.

• Security: Cyber-resilient architecture to safeguard your business data.

• Manageability: iDRAC9, OpenManage, and automation tools to reduce IT complexity.

• Affordability: Lower TCO with efficient cooling and power savings.

For businesses that need to accelerate growth, protect their data, and simplify IT management, the Dell EMC PowerEdge R340 4×3.5″ Server is the ideal entry-level rack server.

Check full specs and datasheet below: Spec sheet, Technical Guide