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Black 1U rack server with eight 2.5 inch drive bays and front status LEDs

DELL

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

SKU CH-C6FQ-8PHWP

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

  • ProcessorPlatinum 8160
  • Installed RAM512 GB
  • Processor core count14
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor socketLGA3647
  • 48 cores power virtualization and database workloads
  • 512 GB DDR4 memory supports dense VM deployments
  • 8 × 1.2 TB SAS drives deliver fast bulk storage
  • H730P controller simplifies RAID setup and management
  • Dual Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs provide 2.1 GHz base frequency

Dell PowerEdge R640 8-bay rack server

This 1U Dell PowerEdge R640 holds two Xeon Platinum 8160 processors and 512 GB of DDR4 memory. Eight 2.5-inch bays are populated with 1.2 TB SAS drives managed by an H730P controller. The system targets virtualization, database and application-hosting workloads.

Replaces older dual-socket 1U servers

Moving from a platform with fewer than 48 total cores or less DDR4 capacity makes sense when consolidation ratios or memory-heavy workloads demand more threads and RAM. The jump is worth it when current hosts run near CPU or memory limits during peak virtual-machine density.

Check rack depth and power before ordering

Verify that the cabinet accommodates the server depth and that the PDU delivers the required connectors for dual power supplies. Confirm the H730P RAID configuration matches the desired redundancy level and that the X550-T4 network ports suit the existing switch infrastructure.

How it compares

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

Price $2,729.99
Pricier than about 62% 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 14
Lower than about 55% of the 7,955 comparable items (median 16).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product typeWorkstation
Processor
ProcessorPlatinum 8160
Processor core count14
Processor socketLGA3647
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 are the drive bay dimensions for the 8-bay SFF chassis?

The chassis provides eight 2.5-inch drive bays for SAS hard drives.

Which storage controller is included and what cabling step is often missed?

The H730P controller is installed; connect its SAS cables to the backplane before powering on.

What drive replacement will be needed when the 1.2 TB SAS disks reach end of life?

Replace with 2.5-inch SAS hard drives compatible with the H730P controller.

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