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Silver 1U rack server with eight front drive bays and dual Xeon processors

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R640 48-Core Rack Server 2x Xeon 8268 2.9GHz 128GB DDR4 8x 1.2TB SAS H730P

SKU CH-0HTC-5K4S0

A 48-core rackmount server with dual Xeon 8268 processors at 2.9GHz, 128GB DDR4 memory, eight 1.2TB SAS drives and an H730P controller

  • ProcessorPlatinum 8268
  • Installed RAM128 GB
  • Processor core count12
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor socketLGA3647
  • 48 cores from dual Xeon Platinum 8268 CPUs handle heavy virtualization workloads
  • 128GB DDR4 memory supports many virtual machines and data-intensive applications
  • Eight 1.2TB 10K SAS drives deliver fast storage for databases and backups
  • H730P storage controller simplifies RAID configuration and ongoing management
  • 2U rackmount form factor fits standard data-centre cabinets for dense deployments

Dell PowerEdge R640 48-core rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R640 is a 1U rackmount server equipped with two Intel Xeon Platinum 8268 processors running at 2.90GHz. It delivers 48 total cores for virtualization, databases, file storage and application hosting. The system includes 128GB of DDR4 memory and eight 1.2TB 10K SAS drives managed by an H730P controller. Front-panel LEDs show power, Ethernet and USB status.

Installation notes and common issues

The unit ships with BIOS configured, controllers set up and a RAID array built if applicable. Drivers are updated and an operating system can be installed on request. Technicians run full diagnostics before dispatch. The server weighs 60 units, so two-person handling or a lift is recommended when sliding it into a rack. No operating system is included by default.

Pre-order checks for your environment

Verify that your rack accepts a 1U form factor and provides enough depth for the chassis. Confirm the power distribution units can supply the required connectors for dual-processor operation. Ensure your network infrastructure supports the onboard Ethernet interfaces. The LGA3647 socket and DDR4 memory slots are fully populated, so further CPU or memory upgrades are limited to the second processor socket and remaining DIMM slots up to 3TB total capacity.

How it compares

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

Price $1,453.99
Cheaper than about 60% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 128 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 15,103 items is 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 nameDELL
Product typeRackmount
Processor
ProcessorPlatinum 8268
Processor core count12
Processor socketLGA3647
Processor speed2.9 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM128 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

How do I confirm the two Xeon 8268 processors are running at 2.9GHz after setup?

Enter the BIOS on boot and verify each CPU shows 2.90GHz core speed and 12 cores per socket for 48 total cores.

What components ship with the R640 and what must I source separately?

The server includes 2x Xeon 8268 CPUs, 128GB DDR4, H730P controller, and 8x 1.2TB SAS drives in the 2.5" bays; an operating system is not included.

Which R640 version should I choose for maximum virtualization density?

Select the 48-core Platinum 8268 configuration with 128GB DDR4 and 8x 1.2TB SAS drives to support the highest VM count within the 3TB memory ceiling.

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