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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R640 10B 48-Core 2x Xeon Platinum 8160 2.1GHz 128GB DDR4 H730P 10x 1TB rack server

SKU CH-B3FB-SMHZS

A 48-core rack server with dual Xeon 8160 CPUs at 2.1 GHz, 128 GB DDR4, H730P controller and ten 1 TB SATA SSDs in 2.5-inch bays

  • ProcessorPlatinum 8160
  • Installed RAM128 GB
  • Processor core count8
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor speed2.1 GHz
  • 48 cores from dual Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs handle heavy virtualization workloads
  • 128GB DDR4 memory supports many virtual machines and data-intensive applications
  • 10 SATA SSDs at 1TB each provide storage for OS, apps and backups
  • H730P storage controller simplifies array setup and daily management
  • 10-bay 2.5" chassis fits dense rack deployments with room to grow

1U Rack Server for Virtualisation

The Dell PowerEdge R640 is a 1U rackmount server built for business workloads such as virtualisation, databases and application hosting. Two Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 processors deliver 48 cores at 2.1 GHz. 128 GB of DDR4 memory is installed and the system supports up to 3 TB. An integrated GPU handles basic display output.

Suited to Multi-VM Environments, Not GPU Compute

This configuration suits teams running multiple virtual machines, file storage or backup services that benefit from high core counts and large memory headroom. The H730P controller simplifies storage management across ten drive bays. Buyers needing dedicated graphics acceleration or support for newer memory generations should look at alternative platforms.

Ten 2.5-Inch Bays with 1 TB SATA SSDs

Ten 2.5-inch bays are populated with 1 TB SATA SSDs, providing 10 TB of raw capacity for operating systems, applications and virtual machine images. The H730P RAID controller manages redundancy and performance. Memory headroom reaches 3 TB for future expansion. Storage expansion beyond the ten bays requires external enclosures or a different chassis.

How it compares

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Price $2,302.99
Pricier than about 57% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 128 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 15,103 items is 128 GB.
Processor core count 8
Lower 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 count8
Processor speed2.1 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM128 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 mounting hardware is required to install the 640 in a standard cabinet?

The 640 is a rackmount server system; you will need compatible rack rails and a 2.5-inch drive bay layout to fit the 10 installed SATA SSDs.

Can the H730P controller manage the existing 10 1TB SATA SSDs together with older mechanical drives?

The H730P storage controller supports the 10 1TB SATA SSDs; adding older drives is possible if they match the 2.5-inch bay form factor and SATA interface.

How do I verify the dual Platinum 8160 CPUs are running all 48 cores at 2.10GHz after setup?

Check the system BIOS or operating system CPU topology — it should show 2 processors, 8 cores each, totalling 48 cores at 2.10GHz.

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