DELL PowerEdge R640 1U rack server 2x Xeon Gold 6134 3.2GHz 8-core 256GB DDR4 8x 400GB SSD H730P

Dense 1U Dual-Socket Platform

The Dell PowerEdge R640 is a 1U rack server built for dense scale-out data centre computing. It ships new with two Intel Xeon Gold 6134 processors running at 3.2 GHz, each providing eight cores. The system includes 256 GB of DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across eight 32 GB modules. Eight 400 GB SATA SSDs and a PERC H730P controller with 2 GB cache deliver high-speed storage in the eight 2.5-inch drive bays.

Suited For Dense Virtualisation Not For Maximum

This server suits organisations that need a compact dual-socket platform for virtualisation, cloud workloads or high-performance databases. The 24 DIMM slots support up to 3 TB of memory, allowing significant expansion beyond the installed 256 GB. Quad-port networking with two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ ports provides flexible connectivity. Buyers who require more than two physical processors should consider alternative form factors, as this chassis supports a maximum of two CPUs.

PERC H730P RAID Controller Decides Storage Fit

The installed Dell PERC H730P controller manages the eight 400 GB SATA SSDs with support for RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 plus pass-through mode. Its 2 GB cache and battery backup protect data during power loss. The controller operates at 12 Gb/s over SAS and SATA interfaces. If your workload demands a different RAID feature set or non-SATA media, the H730P specification is the primary factor to verify before purchase.