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Dell PowerEdge R640 1U rack server silver front bezel eight drive bays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R640 8B SFF 48-Core 2x Xeon Platinum 8268 2.9GHz 256GB DDR4 H730P

SKU CH-BQHX-F1CXE

A 1U rack server with dual 20-core Xeon Platinum 8268 processors at 2.9 GHz, 48 total cores, 256 GB DDR4 memory, eight 2.5-inch drive bays and an H730P controller

  • ProcessorPlatinum 8268
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Processor core count20
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor socketLGA3647
  • 48 cores across dual Xeon Platinum 8268 CPUs handle heavy virtualization workloads
  • 256 GB DDR4 memory supports dense VM deployments and data-intensive apps
  • H730P RAID controller with 8 x 2.5" drive bays enables flexible storage configurations
  • Ready-to-rack rails and front bezel simplify deployment in standard cabinets
  • New condition ensures full factory specifications and reliability out of the box

Dual Xeon Platinum 8268 48-core server

This Dell PowerEdge R640 delivers 48 cores across two Xeon Platinum 8268 processors running at 2.9 GHz. It ships with 256 GB of DDR4 memory and an H730P storage controller. The 1U rack chassis holds eight 2.5-inch drive bays and includes rails and a front bezel for immediate rack deployment.

Virtualization and database hosts needing dense

The configuration suits teams running hypervisors, database clusters or mixed application workloads that benefit from high core counts and large memory capacity. Buyers who need GPU acceleration, larger 3.5-inch drive bays, or a tower form factor should evaluate other platforms.

H730P controller rails and bezel included

The bundled H730P RAID controller provides hardware RAID support for the eight drive bays without consuming a PCIe slot. Factory-fitted rack rails and the front bezel reduce installation time and complete the rack-ready package. Drives and an operating system are not supplied.

How it compares

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

Price $1,778.99
Typical for this category: the median of 17,641 items is $1,910.99.
Installed RAM 256 GB
Higher than about 60% of the 15,103 comparable items (median 128 GB).
Processor core count 20
Higher than about 80% of the 7,955 comparable items (median 16).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product typeWorkstation
Processor
ProcessorPlatinum 8268
Processor core count20
Processor socketLGA3647
Processor speed2.9 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM256 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 drive form factor fits the 8-bay 2.5-inch front panel?

The chassis accepts eight 2.5-inch drives in the front bays; drive type and capacity are chosen by the buyer because no drives are included.

Will the H730P controller recognise the existing backplane when I install the server in my rack?

Yes, the H730P is the factory storage controller for this R640 and connects to the integrated backplane used by the eight 2.5-inch bays.

How can I confirm both Xeon Platinum 8268 CPUs are active after the first boot?

Open the BIOS or iDRAC system inventory and verify two processors are listed, each showing 20 cores and a 2.90 GHz base frequency.

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