DELL PowerEdge R640 1U Rack Server 2x Xeon Gold 6134 3.2GHz 128GB DDR4 8x 1.2TB SAS H730P

Dual-socket 1U server for dense compute

The Dell PowerEdge R640 packs two Intel Xeon Gold 6134 processors running at 3.2 GHz with 3.7 GHz turbo into a single rack unit. Eight cores per CPU and 128 GB of DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory deliver high throughput for virtualization, databases and scale-out workloads. Eight 1.2 TB 10K SAS drives on a PERC H730P controller provide fast local storage with RAID flexibility. Quad-port networking adds two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ links for versatile connectivity.

Upgrades from single-socket or older 2U platforms

Moving from a single-socket server doubles core count and memory channels while halving rack space. Replacing a 2U dual-socket system reclaims 1U of density without sacrificing PCIe expansion or redundant 750 W platinum power supplies. The jump is worth it when workloads demand more cores per rack unit, faster 12 Gb/s SAS throughput or integrated 10 GbE networking. iDRAC 9 Enterprise simplifies remote lifecycle management across large fleets.

Verify rack depth, rail clearance

Ensure the cabinet accommodates the chassis depth and included ready rails for tool-less installation. Confirm switch ports support SFP+ optics or direct-attach cables for the 10 GbE interfaces. Check that existing SAS cabling matches the H730P 12 Gb/s backplane if reusing drives. Validate power distribution for dual 750 W supplies on appropriate circuits. Memory expansion requires DDR4 RDIMMs or LRDIMMs up to the 3 TB limit across 24 slots.