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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R640 8B SFF 2x Xeon Gold 6154 3.0GHz 128GB DDR4 H730P 8x 600GB SAS rack server

SKU CH-X2M2-9BB7K

A 1U rack server with dual 18-core Xeon Gold 6154 CPUs, 128 GB DDR4, an H730P controller and eight 600 GB SAS drives for virtualization and database workloads

  • ProcessorGold 6154
  • Installed RAM128 GB
  • Processor core count18
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor socketLGA3647
  • 36-core Xeon Gold 6154 CPUs deliver dependable performance for virtualization and databases
  • 128GB DDR4 memory supports multiple virtual machines and data-heavy business applications
  • Eight 600GB 10K SAS drives provide capacity for operating systems, applications and backups
  • H730P storage controller simplifies array setup and day-to-day management
  • 8-bay 2.5-inch rackmount chassis fits dense compute and storage in 1U

Dell PowerEdge R640 8-bay rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R640 is a 1U rackmount server built for business workloads such as virtualization, databases, file storage and application hosting. Two Intel Xeon Gold 6154 processors deliver 36 cores at 3.0 GHz, supported by 128 GB of DDR4 memory. An H730P controller manages eight 600 GB 10K SAS drives in the 2.5-inch bays.

Suited for virtualization and data-intensive tasks

This configuration fits organisations that need dense compute and local storage in a single rack unit. Buyers who require GPU acceleration, larger drive bays or support for more than two processors should evaluate other platforms. The integrated graphics and lack of an installed operating system also mean it is not a turnkey workstation.

Dual Xeon Gold 6154 36-core processor complex

The pair of Gold 6154 CPUs provides 18 cores each for a total of 36 cores at 3.0 GHz, defining the server's throughput ceiling for virtual machines and database instances. This core count and clock speed are the primary factor when sizing the system for concurrent workloads.

How it compares

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Price $1,141.99
Cheaper than about 69% 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 18
Higher than about 70% of the 7,955 comparable items (median 16).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product typeRackmount
Processor
ProcessorGold 6154
Processor core count18
Processor socketLGA3647
Processor speed3 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
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Indicator lightsPower, Ethernet, USB

Questions about this item

What drive maintenance will the 8x 600GB SAS HDDs need later?

The eight 600 GB 10K SAS drives are mechanical; plan to replace any that develop read errors or exceed their rated workload.

Which limit appears first under sustained load on the dual Xeon Gold 6154 CPUs?

With both 18-core processors at 3.0 GHz the thermal envelope of the 1U chassis typically caps sustained turbo before power draw does.

How loud and hot does the R640 get running all day?

High-speed 1U fans keep the two 6154 CPUs and H730P controller cool, so expect noticeable airflow noise and warm exhaust under continuous load.

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