DELL PowerEdge R640 1U rack server 2x Xeon 8160 2.1GHz 24C 768GB DDR4 H730P 2x 800GB SSD

DELL PowerEdge R640 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 2.1GHz with 24 cores. The system includes 768GB of DDR4 2666MHz registered ECC memory across 24 slots. A PERC H730P 2GB controller manages storage and RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60.

Suits high-density virtualisation

This configuration suits organisations running virtualised workloads, in-memory databases or high-performance computing clusters that need maximum core count and memory capacity in a single rack unit. The dual 10Gb SFP+ and dual 1GbE ports support demanding network throughput. Buyers who need more than two processors or who require GPU acceleration should evaluate alternative platforms. Those needing additional drive bays beyond the eight 2.5-inch slots will also need a different chassis.

PERC H730P controller with 2GB cache and battery

The installed Dell PERC H730P 2GB 12Gb/s SAS/SATA storage controller with battery-backed cache determines the RAID capabilities and drive performance ceiling. It supports SATA and SAS drives in multiple RAID modes including pass-through. The two included 800GB SATA SSDs connect through this controller. Verify that your drive protocol and RAID requirements match this controller before purchase.