DELL PowerEdge R640 2× Xeon Gold 6136 3.00GHz 192GB DDR4 6× 1TB SSD H740P rack server
A 1U rack server with dual 12-core Xeon Gold 6136 CPUs at 3.00GHz, 192GB DDR4, six 1TB SSDs and an H740P controller in a 10-bay 2.5" chassis
- ProcessorGold 6136
- Installed RAM192 GB
- Processor core count12
- Operating systemNo
- Type of memoryDDR4
- Processor speed3 GHz
- Dual Xeon Gold 6136 processors provide 12 cores each at 3.00GHz for multi-threaded workloads
- 192GB DDR4 memory supports multiple virtual machines and data-intensive applications
- Six 1TB SSDs in 2.5-inch bays deliver fast storage for operating systems and databases
- H740P storage controller simplifies RAID configuration and ongoing array management
- 10-bay 2.5-inch chassis allows additional drive expansion up to the chassis limit
Dell PowerEdge R640 dual Xeon Gold 6136 server
The Dell PowerEdge R640 is a 1U rackmount server built for business workloads such as virtualization, databases, and application hosting. Two Intel Xeon Gold 6136 processors running at 3.00 GHz with 12 cores each provide dependable compute performance. Installed 192 GB DDR4 memory supports multiple virtual machines and data-heavy applications. Six 1 TB SSDs and an H740P controller deliver storage capacity for operating systems, virtual machines, and backups.
Suits virtualization and database hosts.
This server suits teams running virtualization clusters, database instances, or file-storage services that need balanced CPU and memory in a compact rack form. The integrated GPU and lack of discrete graphics slots make it unsuitable for buyers who need GPU-accelerated workloads such as AI training, rendering, or VDI graphics. Buyers requiring more than ten 2.5-inch drive bays or a different processor family should evaluate other platforms.
192 GB DDR4 memory capacity
The system ships with 192 GB of DDR4 memory installed and supports a maximum of 3 TB across its DIMM slots. This capacity determines how many virtual machines, containers, or in-memory databases can run concurrently. Verify that your workload fits within the installed amount or plan for additional DDR4 modules to reach the required total.
How it compares
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- Price $1,903.99
- Typical for this category: the median of 17,641 items is $1,910.99.
- Installed RAM 192 GB
- Higher than about 55% of the 15,103 comparable items (median 128 GB).
- Processor core count 12
- Lower than about 60% of the 7,955 comparable items (median 16).
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Specifications
| Product | |
|---|---|
| Brand name | DELL |
| Product type | Rackmount |
| Processor | |
| Processor | Gold 6136 |
| Processor core count | 12 |
| Processor speed | 3 GHz |
| Memory | |
| Installed RAM | 192 GB |
| Type of memory | DDR4 |
| Maximum RAM capacity | 3 TB |
| Storage | |
| Drive bays | 10B - 10x 2.5 in |
| Graphics | |
| Graphics chip | Integrated |
| Software | |
| Operating system | No |
| More details | |
| Indicator lights | Power, Ethernet, USB |
Questions about this item
How many 2.5-inch drive bays does the R640 chassis provide for the 1TB SSDs?
The server has 10 front-accessible 2.5-inch bays; six are populated with 1TB SSDs and the remaining four are available for expansion.
What is the correct order for seating the two Xeon Gold 6136 processors and the 192GB of DDR4 memory during initial build?
Install both CPUs into their sockets first, then populate the DIMM slots following the per-channel population sequence shown on the system board label.
Which component manages the six 1TB SSDs and may require a firmware update or battery replacement over time?
The H740P RAID controller handles the SSD array; its firmware should be kept current and the onboard cache battery module replaced when the controller reports a degradation alert.
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