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Black 1U rack server, eight 2.5-inch drive bays front, power and network LEDs

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R640 8B SFF 48-Core 2x Xeon 8160 2.1GHz 128GB DDR4 8x 600GB SAS

SKU CH-VNN4-DCSN7

Rackmount server with two 18-core Xeon Platinum 8160 processors, 128GB DDR4, and eight 600GB SAS drives in 2.5-inch bays

  • ProcessorPlatinum 8160
  • Installed RAM128 GB
  • Processor core count18
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor socketLGA3647
  • Dual Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs deliver 48 cores at 2.10GHz for demanding virtualization workloads
  • 128GB DDR4 memory supports multiple virtual machines and data-intensive business applications
  • Eight 600GB 10K SAS drives provide fast storage for operating systems and databases
  • H730P storage controller simplifies array configuration and daily management tasks
  • X550-T4 network adapter enables high-speed connectivity for server deployments

1U 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. It ships new with dual Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 processors running at 2.10GHz, delivering 48 cores in total. The system includes 128GB of DDR4 memory and an H730P storage controller managing eight 600GB 10K SAS drives.

Suits virtualisation and database hosts

This configuration suits IT teams running multiple virtual machines, heavy database instances or mixed enterprise applications that benefit from high core counts and fast SAS storage. Buyers who need dedicated GPU acceleration should look elsewhere, as this unit uses integrated graphics only. Organisations requiring more than two processors or memory beyond 3TB will need a different platform.

Dual 18-core Xeon 8160 CPUs

The two 18-core Xeon Platinum 8160 processors provide the 48 threads that drive virtualisation density and database throughput. Each CPU runs at a base frequency of 2.10GHz in an LGA3647 socket, and the board supports a maximum of two processors. This core count is the primary factor in deciding whether the server matches your workload.

How it compares

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Price $1,190.99
Cheaper than about 68% 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
ProcessorPlatinum 8160
Processor core count18
Processor socketLGA3647
Processor speed2.1 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
More details
Indicator lightsPower, Ethernet, USB

Questions about this item

When does the 2.10GHz clock speed on the Xeon Platinum 8160 drop under sustained load?

The 48-core configuration maintains its 2.10GHz base frequency until thermal limits are reached; sustained workloads will throttle only when the chassis cooling capacity is exceeded.

How loud and hot does the R640 get when the dual Xeon 8160 CPUs and eight 600GB SAS drives run continuously?

Dual 18-core Xeon 8160 processors and eight 10K SAS drives generate significant heat; the 1U chassis relies on high-RPM fans that produce noticeable noise under full utilisation.

Which DDR4 modules must I already own to expand the 128GB installed memory toward the 3TB maximum?

Only DDR4 RDIMMs or LRDIMMs compatible with the Xeon Platinum 8160 memory controller can be added; the 128GB currently installed uses DDR4, so any expansion must match that generation.

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