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DELL PowerEdge R640 1U rack server 2x Xeon Gold 6146 3.20GHz 24-Core 128GB DDR4 10x 1TB SSD H740P RAID

SKU CH-KS88-DQM0A

A 1U rack server with dual 16-core Xeon Gold 6146 CPUs, 128GB DDR4 and ten 1TB SSDs on an H740P RAID controller

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM128 GB
  • Installed SSD1 TB
  • Processor core count16-Core Processor
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor socketLGA 3647
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6146 CPUs deliver 24 cores at 3.20 GHz for heavy workloads
  • 128 GB DDR4 memory supports dense virtualisation and data-intensive applications
  • Ten 1 TB SSDs provide 10 TB of fast flash storage capacity
  • H740P RAID controller simplifies storage management and data protection
  • 1U rack form factor fits high-density deployments in standard cabinets

DELL PowerEdge R640 1U server

The DELL PowerEdge R640 is a 1U rack server built for business workloads such as file storage, virtualization, databases, backups, and application hosting. It fits standard rack environments where space is limited and dense compute is required. Two Intel Xeon Gold 6146 processors at 3.20 GHz deliver 24 cores total for dependable performance across multi-threaded tasks. The platform supports up to two processors in LGA 3647 sockets.

128GB DDR4 and H740P RAID controller

Installed 128GB DDR4 memory helps support multiple services, virtual machines, and data-heavy business applications without immediate memory pressure. The included H740P storage controller simplifies setup and day-to-day management of the drive array. This controller handles RAID functions directly, reducing host CPU overhead for storage operations. It provides a direct path to configure and monitor the installed drives.

10x 1TB SSD capacity and headroom

Ten 1TB SSDs in 2.5-inch bays provide storage capacity for operating systems, applications, virtual machines, backups, and business data. The array offers headroom for mixed read and write workloads typical of virtualization and database hosting. Workloads demanding sustained sequential throughput beyond the controller or drive limits will eventually saturate the subsystem. Buyers needing more raw capacity or additional drive bays must look beyond this 1U chassis.

How it compares

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Price $2,098.99
Typical for this category: the median of 17,641 items is $1,910.99.
Installed RAM 128 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 15,103 items is 128 GB.
Processor core count 16-Core Processor
Typical for this category: the median of 7,955 items is 16.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product linePowerEdge R640
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Xeon
Processor core count16-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 3647
Processor speed3.2 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM128 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Storage
Installed SSD1 TB
Ports & slots
Extra portsDell Perc H740p Raid
Size & build
Rack height1U

Questions about this item

How often should the ten 1 TB SSDs behind the H740P controller be checked for wear?

Enterprise SSDs in a RAID array should be monitored via the controller’s SMART data; replace any drive once its wear indicator approaches the rated endurance limit.

What component caps sustained throughput when all 24 cores and ten drives run flat out?

The H740P RAID controller’s PCIe lane budget and the dual 12-core Xeon Gold 6146 processors set the ceiling for combined compute and storage throughput.

How loud and hot does the 1U chassis get with dual 3.20 GHz Xeons and ten SSDs running 24/7?

The 1U form factor forces high-RPM fans; expect constant audible airflow and exhaust temperatures that require a cooled rack aisle.

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