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Silver rackmount server with eight 2.5-inch drive bays and front status LEDs

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R640 8B SFF 2x Xeon Platinum 8268 2.9GHz 512GB DDR4 H730P 8x 600GB SAS

SKU CH-WHC6-FPRP5

A 48-core rackmount server with dual Xeon Platinum 8268 CPUs at 2.9GHz, 512GB DDR4 memory, eight 2.5-inch bays populated by 600GB SAS drives and an H730P controller

  • ProcessorPlatinum 8268
  • Installed RAM512 GB
  • Processor core count18
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor speed2.9 GHz
  • 48 cores handle heavy virtualization and database workloads
  • 9 GHz Xeon Platinum 8268 CPUs deliver dependable multi-threaded performance
  • 512 GB DDR4 memory supports many simultaneous virtual machines
  • 8 × 600 GB 10K SAS drives provide fast storage for apps and backups
  • H730P controller simplifies array setup and daily management

48-Core Rack Server for Virtualization

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 Platinum 8268 processors deliver 48 cores at 2.90GHz each. With 512GB of DDR4 memory installed and support for up to 3TB, it suits environments running multiple virtual machines and data-heavy applications. The 8-bay 2.5-inch chassis fits standard rack deployments.

H730P Controller and 8 SAS Drives

The included H730P storage controller simplifies array configuration and day-to-day management of the eight 600GB 10K SAS drives. These drives provide capacity for operating systems, applications, virtual machines and backups. The controller handles RAID setup so the server is ready for production storage tasks without additional hardware. Integrated graphics supply basic video output for management consoles.

Check Rack Depth and Power Before Ordering

Verify that your rack provides enough depth for a 1U server weighing 60 units and that your power infrastructure can support dual-processor operation. The unit ships without an operating system, so plan for OS installation and licensing. Confirm that your network switches accommodate the onboard Ethernet ports for connectivity. Ensure cooling capacity matches the thermal output of a fully populated 48-core configuration.

How it compares

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Price $2,640.99
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 18
Higher than about 70% of the 7,955 comparable items (median 16).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product typeRackmount
Processor
ProcessorPlatinum 8268
Processor core count18
Processor speed2.9 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

When will the 600GB 10K SAS drives in the 8-bay chassis likely need replacement?

The eight 600GB 10K SAS drives are mechanical disks; plan to replace any that develop read errors or SMART warnings, typically after several years of continuous operation.

Which component reaches its limit first when the dual Xeon Platinum 8268 CPUs run at 2.9GHz under sustained load?

The 48 total cores and 512GB DDR4 memory set the compute ceiling; once all cores are saturated, throughput cannot increase without reducing workload or adding another server.

How much heat and fan noise does the 60kg rackmount generate with the H730P controller and eight SAS drives running all day?

The 1U chassis relies on high-speed internal fans to cool two 18-core CPUs, 512GB DDR4, H730P controller and eight spinning drives, producing noticeable airflow noise and significant exhaust heat in a closed rack.

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