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What are the key specifications of the Dell PowerEdge R240 server?
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The PowerEdge R240 is a 1U rack server with a single-socket Intel Xeon E-2100/E-2200 CPU, up to 64 GB DDR4 ECC memory, up to 4 × 3.5\
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Which workloads is the Dell PowerEdge R240 ideal for?
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The PowerEdge R240 is designed for entry-level workloads such as file and print, mail, web hosting, remote-office/branch-office deployments and light virtualization.
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Which processors are supported by the PowerEdge R240?
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The R240 supports one Intel Xeon E-2100 or E-2200 series processor with up to 6 cores, as well as select Intel Pentium and Celeron options for cost-sensitive environments.
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What is the maximum memory capacity of the R240?
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The server supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 ECC memory across two DIMM slots, delivering enhanced data integrity for critical applications.
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What storage configurations are available in the PowerEdge R240?
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You can choose up to four 3.5\
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Does the R240 support hot-swap drives?
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Yes, the PowerEdge R240 supports hot-swap drive bays for both 2.5\
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What networking options come with the Dell PowerEdge R240?
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It ships with dual 1 GbE LOM ports and offers optional add-in NICs such as 10 GbE for higher throughput.
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Which remote management features does the PowerEdge R240 include?
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The server includes iDRAC9 Basic for out-of-band management, with optional iDRAC9 Express or Enterprise licenses for advanced monitoring and automation.
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What operating systems are supported on the R240?
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Supported OS options include Microsoft Windows Server, various Red Hat and SUSE Linux distributions, Ubuntu, and VMware vSphere ESXi.
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How energy efficient is the Dell PowerEdge R240?
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The R240 features 80 PLUS Platinum power supplies, low-power components and digital power management to reduce energy consumption and operating costs.
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What warranty and support options are available for the R240?
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Dell offers a standard one-year hardware warranty with Next Business Day on-site service; upgrades to ProSupport, ProSupport Plus and extended coverage are available.
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How do I configure RAID on the PowerEdge R240?
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The integrated PERC H330 or optional H730P RAID controllers support RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10, 50 and 60, configurable via the iDRAC or during POST.
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What is the acoustic noise level of the R240 in a data center?
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At full load, the PowerEdge R240 produces approximately 59 dBA, making it suitable for rack-based deployments in enterprise environments.
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What is the typical power consumption of the Dell PowerEdge R240?
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Typical idle power draw is around 80 W, rising to approximately 250 W under maximum CPU, memory and storage load.
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What are the physical dimensions of the PowerEdge R240?
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The R240 measures 42.8 mm (H) × 482 mm (W) × 710 mm (D) in a 1U chassis, fitting standard 19-inch racks.
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Can I use the R240 for virtualization environments?
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Yes, the R240 supports light virtualization workloads and small-scale hyperconverged setups, hosting up to two to four virtual machines on a single CPU.
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How can I purchase and configure a Dell PowerEdge R240?
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You can build and order the R240 online through Dell’s Premier portal, work with a Dell sales representative or engage an authorized partner for custom configurations.
