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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R640 8B SFF 2x Xeon Platinum 8160 2.1GHz 512GB DDR4 H730P CX422A 8x 1.2TB SAS rack server

SKU CH-GHGQ-1AQAR

A 1U rack server with dual Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs, 512GB DDR4, H730P controller and eight 1.2TB SAS drives for virtualization and database workloads

  • ProcessorPlatinum 8160
  • Installed RAM512 GB
  • Processor core count4
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor speed2.1 GHz
  • 48 cores across two Xeon Platinum 8160 processors handle heavy virtualization workloads
  • 512 GB DDR4 memory supports many virtual machines and data-intensive applications
  • 8 × 1.2 TB 10K SAS drives deliver fast storage for databases and backups
  • H730P controller simplifies RAID setup and daily storage management
  • 1U rackmount design fits dense data-centre deployments

48-core rack server for virtualization

The Dell PowerEdge R640 delivers 48 processing cores across two Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs running at 2.10GHz. It is built for businesses that run file storage, virtualization, databases, backups and application hosting on a single 1U chassis.

Upgrades from smaller core counts and less memory

Moving from a dual-socket system with fewer than 48 cores or under 512GB of DDR4 makes sense when workloads demand more simultaneous threads and larger in-memory datasets. The jump is worth it when current hardware limits the number of virtual machines or database instances you can run.

Fits a 2.5-inch drive bay layout

Eight 1.2TB 10K SAS drives connect through the included H730P controller, freeing PCIe slots for additional networking or acceleration cards. Integrated graphics handles console output so no discrete GPU is required. The platform supports up to 3TB of DDR4 when memory needs grow.

How it compares

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Price $2,600.99
Pricier than about 61% 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 4
Lower than about 99% of the 7,955 comparable items (median 16).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product typeRackmount
Processor
ProcessorPlatinum 8160
Processor core count4
Processor speed2.1 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM512 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

What rack clearance does the 60-weight R640 chassis need for the H730P controller cables?

Allow enough rear depth for the H730P controller cables and front space for the 8-bay 2.5-inch drive tray access during installation and service.

What BIOS and controller steps must be done before the first boot?

Configure the BIOS, set up the H730P controller, build the storage array, update drivers, then install the operating system and run diagnostics.

When should the eight 1.2TB SAS drives be replaced in a RAID set?

Replace any drive that the H730P controller flags as failed or predictive-failure, and rebuild the array promptly to maintain redundancy.

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