DELL PowerEdge R640 1U rack server 2x Xeon 8160 2.1GHz 24-core 128GB DDR4 2x 800GB SSD

Dense 1U dual-socket server

The PowerEdge R640 packs two Xeon Platinum 8160 processors at 2.1 GHz with 24 cores each into a single rack unit. It ships with 128 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across eight slots and a PERC H730P controller managing two 800 GB SATA SSDs. Quad-port networking provides two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ links, while iDRAC9 Enterprise handles remote management. Redundant 750 W platinum power supplies and rails complete the package.

Suits virtualisation and database clusters

This configuration fits workloads that need high core counts and redundant power in minimal rack space. The dual-socket limit means buyers who need more than two processors must choose a larger chassis. Systems without hardware RAID or with only single power supplies will not match the resilience shown here. Buyers needing fibre-channel connectivity or additional drive bays beyond the eight 2.5-inch slots should look elsewhere.

PERC H730P hardware RAID controller

The installed H730P card brings 2 GB of backed cache and supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 plus pass-through mode. This single component determines whether the server can deliver the data protection and performance profile the buyer expects.