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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R640 8B SFF 48-Core rack server 2x Xeon Platinum 8268 2.9GHz 256GB DDR4 H730P X710 8x 1.2TB SAS

SKU CH-S872-PMDK5

A 2U rack server with dual 18-core Xeon Platinum 8268 CPUs, 256GB DDR4, an H730P controller and eight 1.2TB SAS drives for virtualization and database workloads

  • ProcessorPlatinum 8268
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Processor core count18
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor speed2.9 GHz
  • 48 CPU cores from dual Xeon Platinum 8268 processors handle heavy virtualization workloads
  • 256 GB DDR4 memory runs multiple virtual machines and data-intensive applications
  • Eight 1.2 TB 10K SAS drives deliver fast storage for databases and backups
  • H730P storage controller simplifies array setup and daily management
  • 1U rack form factor fits dense data-centre deployments

Purpose-built compute density

The Dell PowerEdge R640 packs two Xeon Platinum 8268 processors running at 2.9GHz into a 1U chassis, delivering 48 cores and 256GB of DDR4 memory for virtualization, database, and application-hosting workloads. Eight 2.5-inch bays hold 1.2TB 10K SAS drives managed by an H730P controller, while an X710 adapter handles network connectivity.

Fit for consolidation.

IT teams consolidating multiple services, virtual machines, or backup targets onto a single rack unit will benefit from the core count, memory headroom to 3TB, and integrated SAS storage. Buyers needing GPU acceleration, all-flash SAS arrays, or more than 3TB of memory should evaluate alternative platforms.

Memory ceiling

The platform supports a maximum of 3TB of DDR4 across its DIMM slots, so the 256GB installed today leaves room to scale, but that ceiling is the hard limit for any future expansion.

How it compares

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Price $1,986.99
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 18
Higher than about 70% of the 7,955 comparable items (median 16).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product typeWorkstation
Processor
ProcessorPlatinum 8268
Processor core count18
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

Will the two Xeon Platinum 8268 2.9GHz processors fit my existing DDR4 memory modules?

The server uses DDR4 memory and supports up to 3TB; 256GB is installed across the available slots.

How can I confirm the H730P controller sees all eight 1.2TB SAS drives after installation?

The H730P BIOS utility will list each 1.2TB SAS drive and show the configured array status.

Does the shipment include rack rails and a power cord, or must I order them separately?

The unit ships with all relevant accessories; rack rails and power cords are included.

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