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

DELL

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

SKU CH-ZSQ3-Q2ZZQ

Rackmount server with dual Xeon Platinum 8160 processors delivering 48 cores at 2.1GHz, 128GB DDR4 memory, H730P controller, and ten 2.5-inch drive bays

  • ProcessorPlatinum 8160
  • Installed RAM128 GB
  • Processor core count24
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor socketLGA3647
  • 48 cores from dual Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs handle heavy virtualization workloads
  • 128 GB DDR4 memory supports dense VM deployments and data-intensive applications
  • H730P RAID controller simplifies storage management across 10 drive bays
  • 5-inch bay design fits up to 10 drives for flexible capacity planning
  • Rackmount 1U form factor maximises compute density in standard cabinets

Built for virtualization and data workloads

The Dell PowerEdge R640 rackmount server delivers 48 cores across two Xeon Platinum 8160 processors running at 2.10GHz. It ships with 128GB of DDR4 memory and an H730P storage controller. Ten 2.5-inch drive bays let you choose the capacity and drive type that match your workload. The system is sold without an operating system or drives.

Sustained multi-threaded performance

Dual Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs maintain a 2.10GHz base clock across all 48 cores under continuous load. The 128GB DDR4 configuration supports multiple virtual machines and data-heavy applications without throttling. The H730P controller manages steady I/O to the installed drives. Thermal design keeps the platform stable during extended compute or database tasks.

Maximum memory capacity of 3TB

The platform supports up to 3TB of DDR4 when fully populated, far beyond the 128GB installed. This ceiling determines whether the server can grow with your virtualization density or in-memory database requirements. Buyers who need more than 3TB of RAM must select a different platform.

How it compares

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Price $933.99
Cheaper than about 76% 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 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 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

How loud and hot does the R640 get when both Platinum 8160 CPUs run at 2.1GHz all day?

The R640 is a 1U rackmount server with dual Platinum 8160 processors; sustained full-load operation will generate significant heat and fan noise typical of high-density 48-core platforms, so plan for proper server-room cooling and acoustic isolation.

What must I already own to make this R640 operational?

You need 2.5-inch drives for the 10 front bays, an operating-system licence or installation media, rack rails or a shelf for mounting, and a PDU or power cords compatible with the unit's redundant power supplies.

Will my existing DDR4 RDIMMs and PCIe 3.0 add-in cards work alongside the two Platinum 8160 CPUs and H730P controller?

The system uses DDR4 memory up to 3 TB and standard PCIe 3.0 slots, so compatible DDR4 RDIMMs and PCIe 3.0 expansion cards can be retained and used with the dual-socket 8160 configuration.

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