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Dell PowerEdge R640 1U rack server front with eight 2.5-inch drive bays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R640 2x Xeon Platinum 8160 2.1GHz 256GB DDR4 8x 1TB SATA SSD

SKU CH-56HH-KAV82

48-core rack server with dual 2.1 GHz Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs, 256 GB DDR4 memory, and eight 1 TB SATA SSDs on an H730P controller

  • ProcessorPlatinum 8160
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Processor core count20
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor speed2.1 GHz
  • 48 cores handle heavy virtualization and database workloads
  • 256 GB DDR4 memory supports many simultaneous virtual machines
  • 8 × 1 TB SATA SSD storage holds operating systems and backups
  • H730P controller simplifies RAID setup and daily management
  • X550-T4 dual 10 GbE ports accelerate network throughput

Purpose-built virtualization server

The Dell PowerEdge R640 is a 1U rackmount system designed for business workloads such as virtualization, databases, file storage and application hosting. It ships with dual Xeon Platinum 8160 processors running at 2.1GHz, providing 48 total cores and 256GB of DDR4 memory to support multiple virtual machines and data-intensive services.

Storage and controller

Eight new 1TB SATA SSDs populate the 2.5-inch drive bays and are managed by an H730P controller that simplifies array configuration and ongoing management. This combination delivers capacity for operating systems, applications, virtual machines and backups without requiring a separate storage appliance.

Deployment and condition

The unit arrives tested and certified with BIOS configured, controllers set up and drivers updated, so it can be racked and powered on with minimal extra work. Buyers who need GPU acceleration, more than two processors or memory beyond 3TB should look elsewhere, as the chassis maxes out at two sockets and the integrated graphics cannot handle compute workloads.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Rack & Tower Servers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $2,675.99
Pricier than about 62% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 256 GB
Higher than about 60% of the 15,103 comparable items (median 128 GB).
Processor core count 20
Higher than about 80% of the 7,955 comparable items (median 16).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product typeRackmount
Processor
ProcessorPlatinum 8160
Processor core count20
Processor speed2.1 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM256 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity3 TB
Storage
Drive bays8B - 8x 2.5 in
Graphics
Graphics chipIntegrated
Software
Operating systemNo
More details
Indicator lightsPower, Ethernet, USB

Questions about this item

Will the 1U rackmount chassis fit a standard rack?

The server is a 1U rackmount unit designed for standard rack installation.

What is the correct order for installing the two Xeon Platinum 8160 processors and the 256GB DDR4 memory?

Install both processors first, then populate the memory slots according to the system's population rules for dual-processor operation.

When should the eight 1TB SATA SSDs be replaced under typical write workloads?

Monitor the SSD health via the H730P controller; replace any drive when its wear indicator approaches the rated endurance limit.

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