PowerEdge R340
Single-socket 1U with redundant power for small production servers and branch offices.
The PowerEdge R340 is a previous-generation model, still supported and widely deployed. Single-socket 1U with redundant power for small production servers and branch offices.
Platform facts
| Vendor | Dell |
|---|---|
| Generation | 14G |
| Form factor | 1U rack |
| Sockets | 1 |
| CPU | Intel Xeon E-2100/E-2200 (Coffee Lake) |
| DIMM slots | 4 |
| Memory | DDR4 UDIMM, up to 64 GB |
| Storage | 8x 2.5-inch or 4x 3.5-inch hot-plug SAS/SATA/SSD |
| RAID | PERC H330, H730P |
| Management | iDRAC9 |
| Released | 2018 |
| Status | previous |
Field notes
The 64 GB memory ceiling is the reason people outgrow it. Redundant 350 W PSUs and hot-plug bays make it serviceable. Firmware via iDRAC9 catalog; keep iDRAC on the 4.x/5.x train. Windows Server 2022 supported. Replace with an R360.
Successor: PowerEdge R350.
What we do with the PowerEdge R340
- Specification and procurement of new PowerEdge servers, configured to order
- Rack, rail and cable installation, iDRAC setup and firmware baseline
- Memory, NVMe, PERC and NIC upgrades with qualified parts
- Out-of-warranty repair: PSU, fan, backplane, PERC battery and motherboard replacement
- OS and hypervisor installs: Windows Server, VMware, Proxmox, RHEL, Ubuntu
- ProSupport case handling and lifecycle refresh planning
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Frequently asked questions
Do you work on PowerEdge servers you did not sell?
Yes. Most of our Dell work is on servers a business already owns, in or out of warranty.
Can you update firmware without downtime?
iDRAC and some component firmware update live. BIOS, PERC and NIC firmware need a reboot, which we schedule in a maintenance window.
Can the PowerEdge R340 run a current operating system?
Check the field notes above. As a rule, current models are certified for Windows Server 2022/2025, ESXi 8 and RHEL 9; legacy models usually stop at Windows Server 2019 or ESXi 7 and may need Proxmox or an older Linux to stay useful.
Need a hand with this?
Tell us what you are running and what is slowing you down. You get a straight assessment and a plan, with no obligation. Support desk is staffed 24/7.