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Black 1U rack server front panel with ten 2.5-inch drive bays and status LEDs

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R640 48-Core Rack Server 2x Xeon Platinum 8160 2.10GHz 512GB DDR4 H740P 10x 1TB SATA SSD

SKU CH-6APG-GPCVP

Rackmount server with dual 24-core Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs, 512GB DDR4, H740P controller and ten 1TB SATA SSDs

  • ProcessorPlatinum 8160
  • Installed RAM512 GB
  • Processor core count24
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor socketLGA3647
  • Dual Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs deliver 48 cores for heavy virtualization
  • 512GB DDR4 memory supports dense VM workloads and large datasets
  • 10x 1TB SATA SSDs provide high-capacity storage for apps and backups
  • H740P controller simplifies RAID setup and ongoing drive management
  • 10-bay 2.5" chassis with 8 NVMe-capable slots enables future storage upgrades

48-Core Xeon Rack Server

The Dell PowerEdge R640 is a 2U rackmount server built around two Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 processors running at 2.10GHz. It delivers 48 cores and 512GB of DDR4 memory for organisations running virtualisation clusters, database instances, or multi-tenant application hosting.

Dual-CPU LGA3647 Platform

The system occupies a standard rack slot and uses the LGA3647 socket pair, leaving the remaining PCIe lanes free for additional networking or accelerator cards. Ten front-accessible 2.5-inch bays accept SATA SSDs or NVMe drives, while the integrated H740P controller manages RAID without consuming a separate expansion slot.

Sustained Multi-Threaded Throughput

Under continuous load the 24-core-per-socket design maintains steady throughput for hypervisor schedulers and parallel database queries. The 512GB memory pool reduces swap pressure during peak demand, and the H740P cache preserves write latency when multiple virtual machines flush data simultaneously.

How it compares

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Price $3,246.99
Pricier than about 67% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 512 GB
Higher than about 80% of the 15,103 comparable items (median 128 GB).
Processor core count 24
Higher than about 90% of the 7,955 comparable items (median 16).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product typeRackmount
Processor
ProcessorPlatinum 8160
Processor core count24
Processor socketLGA3647
Processor speed2.1 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM512 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity3 TB
Storage
Drive bays10B - 10x 2.5 in (8x NVMe Capable)
Graphics
Graphics chipIntegrated
Software
Operating systemNo
More details
Indicator lightsPower, Ethernet, USB

Questions about this item

Will the 2.10 GHz Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs hit thermal limits during sustained all-core workloads?

The dual 24-core Xeon Platinum 8160 processors run at a 2.10 GHz base frequency; sustained all-core turbo depends on chassis airflow and ambient temperature, so adequate rack cooling is required to avoid throttling.

How loud and how hot does the R640 get when the 10 drive bays and both CPUs run continuously?

Ten 2.5-inch drive bays and two 24-core CPUs generate significant heat; the 1U chassis uses high-RPM fans that become audible under load, so plan for a cooled rack aisle rather than office placement.

Which rails and cabling must I already have to install this 1U server in a standard rack?

The R640 is a 1U rackmount unit weighing 60 units; you need compatible sliding rails, front-bezel clearance, and power cords for dual redundant PSUs to complete the installation.

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