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Black 1U rack server front with ten 2.5-inch drive bays and status LEDs

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R640 10B 2x Xeon Platinum 8160 2.1GHz 48-Core 256GB DDR4

SKU CH-K22E-V68GC

Rackmount server with dual Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs delivering 48 cores at 2.1GHz, 256GB DDR4, and ten 2.5-inch drive bays for virtualization and database workloads

  • ProcessorPlatinum 8160
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Processor core count24
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor socketLGA3647
  • 48 cores from dual Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs handle heavy virtualization workloads
  • 256 GB DDR4 memory supports many simultaneous virtual machines
  • 10 drive bays for 2.5" storage let you choose capacity and type
  • Rackmount form factor fits standard data-centre racks
  • New condition ensures full manufacturer specifications and reliability

Built for virtualization and databases

The Dell PowerEdge R640 10B is a 2U rackmount server designed for business workloads such as virtualization, databases, backups and application hosting. It ships without an operating system so administrators can deploy their preferred platform.

Ten 2.5-inch drive bays define storage limits

Storage drives are not included, leaving ten 2.5-inch bays to be populated with the capacity and drive type that best fit the deployment. The rack-mount chassis fits standard data-centre, server-room and lab environments.

Dual Xeon Platinum 8160 delivers 48 cores

Two Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 processors provide 48 total cores at 2.1 GHz with a maximum of two sockets. Installed memory is 256 GB DDR4, expandable to 3 TB, supporting dense virtual-machine and data-heavy application requirements.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Rack & Tower Servers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $1,471.99
Cheaper than about 60% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 256 GB
Higher than about 60% of the 15,103 comparable items (median 128 GB).
Processor core count 24
Higher than about 90% of the 7,955 comparable items (median 16).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product typeRackmount
Processor
ProcessorPlatinum 8160
Processor core count24
Processor socketLGA3647
Processor speed2.1 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM256 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity3 TB
Storage
Drive bays10B - 10x 2.5 in
Graphics
Graphics chipIntegrated
Software
Operating systemNo
More details
Indicator lightsPower, Ethernet, USB

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 10-bay 2.5-inch version or a different capacity?

This unit has 10 bays for 2.5-inch drives and no drives are included, so you can populate it with the capacity and drive type that suit your workload.

What does the 48-core 2.1 GHz Xeon Platinum 8160 figure mean once the server is running?

Two Platinum 8160 processors give 48 total cores at 2.1 GHz, providing the thread count and clock speed for virtualization, databases and other multi-threaded business workloads.

What interface do the onboard X540 and I350 controllers use and what does that limit in practice?

The X540 and I350 are onboard Ethernet controllers; they provide the network connectivity for the system.

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