Dell PowerEdge R840 – 4 x Intel Xeon Platinum 8173M (28 Core) – 256GB RAM – 24 x U.2 NVMe Bays

The Dell PowerEdge R840 is a top-tier 2U enterprise server built for extreme performance, high core count workloads, and ultra-fast storage environments. This unit is equipped with 4 x Intel Xeon Platinum 8173M processors, delivering massive compute power, along with a 24 x U.2 NVMe backplane, making it ideal for high IOPS, low-latency applications and enterprise storage solutions.

This is a true NVMe-based system, designed for PCIe storage performance rather than traditional SAS RAID setups.

Specifications
Model: Dell PowerEdge R840
Form Factor: 2U Rackmount

Processors
4 x Intel Xeon Platinum 8173M
28 cores per CPU
Total: 112 cores / 224 threads

Memory
256GB DDR4 ECC Registered RAM

Drive Configuration
24 x 2.5-inch U.2 NVMe hot-swap bays (PCIe NVMe capable)
12 x drive caddies included

Boot Device
Dell BOSS Card supporting 2 x M.2 SATA SSD (ideal for OS installation)

RAID / Storage
No traditional RAID controller NVMe-based system designed for software-defined storage (ZFS, Ceph, VMware vSAN, etc.)

Networking
Dual Port 10Gb SFP+ NIC
Onboard Gigabit Ethernet ports

Management
iDRAC Enterprise remote management

Power
2 x 1600W redundant power supplies

Additional Hardware
Front bezel included

Condition
Refurbished to ISO 9001 standards
Fully tested and working 100%
May show normal rackmount signs

Additional Information
Located in Johannesburg
Secure packaging provided
Nationwide courier available
Collection welcome by arrangement

Warranty
6 month warranty excluding water damage and power surge

This R840 is a high-end enterprise platform designed for serious workloads such as virtualisation clusters, large-scale databases, AI workloads, and high-performance NVMe storage environments. The combination of 112 cores and full NVMe capability makes it an exceptional solution for demanding enterprise applications.