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Silver 1U rackmount server with ten 2.5-inch drive bays and front panel LEDs

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R640 10B 48-Core 2x Xeon 8160 2.1GHz 512GB DDR4 H730P 10x 1TB SATA SSD

SKU CH-PJQN-W56B3

A 1U rackmount server with dual Xeon 8160 CPUs, 48 cores, 512 GB DDR4 and ten 1 TB SATA SSDs on an H730P controller

  • ProcessorPlatinum 8160
  • Installed RAM512 GB
  • Processor core count20
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor socketLGA3647
  • 48 processing cores from two Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs handle heavy virtualization workloads
  • 512GB DDR4 memory supports many virtual machines and data-intensive applications
  • 10 SATA SSDs at 1TB each provide ample storage for operating systems and backups
  • H730P controller simplifies storage setup and daily management tasks
  • 10-bay 2.5-inch chassis fits dense rack deployments for scalable infrastructure

Dell PowerEdge R640 48-Core Server

The Dell PowerEdge R640 is a 1U rackmount server equipped with two Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 processors running at 2.10GHz, delivering 48 cores for virtualisation, databases and application hosting. It ships with 512GB of DDR4 memory and ten 1TB SATA SSDs managed by an H730P controller, providing high-density storage and compute in a single chassis.

Upgrading from smaller 2.5-inch bay servers

Moving from a system with fewer drive bays or lower core counts to this 10-bay platform adds capacity for more virtual machines and larger datasets without expanding rack footprint. The jump is worthwhile when current memory limits restrict consolidation or when storage performance demands a dedicated hardware RAID controller with flash-backed cache.

Rackmount installation with cable management

Sliding rails and front-panel LEDs for power, Ethernet and USB simplify rack integration and status monitoring at a glance. The 2.5-inch drive carriers are hot-swappable, but the 60kg weight requires two-person handling or a mechanical lift to avoid injury or rail damage during initial placement.

How it compares

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Price $3,498.99
Pricier than about 70% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 512 GB
Higher than about 80% of the 15,103 comparable items (median 128 GB).
Processor core count 20
Higher than about 80% of the 7,955 comparable items (median 16).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product typeRackmount
Processor
ProcessorPlatinum 8160
Processor core count20
Processor socketLGA3647
Processor speed2.1 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM512 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

What rack width and depth does the R640 10B need for mounting?

The server is a rackmount unit that fits a standard rack and weighs 60 units.

Which drive bays and controller are used when installing the 10 SATA SSDs?

The 10-bay 2.5-inch chassis connects the 1TB SATA SSDs to the H730P controller.

What memory type and maximum capacity should I plan for when the 512GB DDR4 needs expanding?

The system uses DDR4 memory and supports up to 3TB total capacity.

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