DELL PowerEdge R640 1U rack server 2x Xeon 8160 2.1GHz 24-core 768GB DDR4 2x 400GB SSD H730P

Dense 1U dual-socket server

The Dell PowerEdge R640 is a 1U rack server built for dense scale-out data centre computing. It ships with two Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 processors, each running at 2.1 GHz with 24 cores. The system includes 768 GB of DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across 24 slots. A PERC H730P storage controller manages the two installed 400 GB SATA SSDs.

Verify rack depth and network cabling

Confirm that your rack can accommodate a 1U chassis with the included ready rails. The motherboard uses LGA 3647 sockets and the Intel C620 chipset, so any future processor upgrades must match that socket. The network daughter card provides two 1 GbE ports and two 10 Gb SFP+ ports; ensure your top-of-rack switches have compatible SFP+ transceivers and cabling. The iDRAC 9 Enterprise module requires a dedicated management network connection for remote access.

Redundant 750 W power supplies handle load

Dual hot-swap 750 W platinum-efficiency power supplies share the load and provide redundancy. Under typical dual-processor workloads the units operate well within their capacity, keeping fan speeds moderate. The 1U form factor uses high-speed internal fans to move air across the CPUs, memory and storage controller; expect noticeable airflow noise in a quiet room. The H730P controller’s battery-backed cache adds minimal extra power draw.