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Silver 1U rack server, four front 3.5-inch drive bays, no drives installed

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R640 4LFF 2x Xeon Platinum 8268 32GB RAM No Drive

SKU CH-WX8C-J6JRZ

A 1U rack server with two 24-core Xeon Platinum 8268 CPUs at 2.9 GHz, 32 GB DDR4 ECC memory, a PERC H740P RAID controller, 10 GbE networking.

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM32 GB
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor speed2.9 GHz
  • Installed CPUs2
  • Max supported CPUs2
  • Dual 24-core Xeon Platinum 8268 CPUs deliver high multi-thread throughput
  • 32 GB DDR4 ECC registered memory protects data integrity under load
  • PERC H740P RAID controller enables flexible storage arrays
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise licence provides full remote server management
  • Four 3.5-inch drive bays support high-capacity SATA storage

Dell PowerEdge R640 4LFF Server

The Dell PowerEdge R640 is a 1U rack-mount server system designed for data-centre workloads. It ships with dual Intel Xeon Platinum 8268 processors, each running at 2.9 GHz with 24 cores, and 32 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory. The chassis provides four 3.5-inch drive bays and includes a PERC H740P RAID controller. Remote management is handled by iDRAC9 with an Enterprise licence.

Suited For And Not Suited For

This server suits organisations that need high core-count compute density in a 1U form factor with flexible 3.5-inch storage options. It also fits teams requiring out-of-band management via iDRAC9 Enterprise. Buyers who need more than four drive bays, a different drive form factor, or a GPU-ready chassis should evaluate alternative platforms. The installed 32 GB of DDR4 may also be insufficient for memory-intensive databases without additional modules.

Deciding Specification

The single specification that decides fit is the four 3.5-inch SATA drive bays paired with the PERC H740P controller. This combination fixes the maximum internal drive count and the RAID levels available without adding external enclosures. If the workload demands more than four drives or a different interface, this chassis will not meet the requirement.

How it compares

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Price $1,240.99
Cheaper than about 66% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 32 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 15,103 comparable items (median 128 GB).
Processor speed 2.9 GHz
Higher than about 88% of the 9,950 comparable items (median 2.3 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product linePowerEdge
Model nameRack Mount
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Xeon
Processor speed2.9 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM32 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity7.68 TB
Storage
Installed storage16,00
Disk controllerDell PERC H740P Controller
Drive interfaceSATA
Graphics
Graphics chipIntegrated Graphics
Size & build
Product dimensions36 × 24 × 10 in
More details
Management controlleriDRAC9 - Enterprise License

Questions about this item

Will the dual Xeon Platinum 8268 CPUs work with my existing DDR4 ECC registered memory modules?

The server already includes 32GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory in a 16GBx2 configuration and supports up to 7.68TB total capacity, so your existing DDR4 ECC registered modules can be added to the available slots.

How can I verify the PERC H740P RAID controller and iDRAC9 Enterprise are functioning after installation?

After setup, access the iDRAC9 web interface to confirm the controller appears with current firmware, then run the built-in diagnostics to validate both the RAID controller and remote management features.

What drive caddies and rails must I purchase separately for the 4LFF chassis?

The 4LFF chassis provides four 3.5-inch drive bays but ships without drives or caddies; you will need Dell 3.5-inch hot-plug drive carriers for each drive and a compatible rail kit, which is available on request.

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