We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Silver 1U rack server with eight front drive bays and status LEDs

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R640 8B SFF rack server 2x Xeon Gold 6154 3.0GHz 128GB DDR4 8x 1.2TB SAS H730P X550-T4

SKU CH-S812-AK2HM

Dual Xeon Gold 6154 3.0GHz 36-core server with 128GB DDR4 and eight 1.2TB SAS drives in a 2.5" rackmount chassis

  • ProcessorGold 6154
  • Installed RAM128 GB
  • Processor core count20
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor socketLGA3647
  • 36-core Xeon power for virtualization and databases
  • 128GB DDR4 memory supports multiple virtual machines
  • 8x 1.2TB SAS drives deliver fast storage capacity
  • H730P controller simplifies storage management
  • Dual 10GbE X550-T4 ports enable high-speed networking

36-core rack server for virtualization workloads

The Dell PowerEdge R640 8B SFF system arrives with two Intel Xeon Gold 6154 processors running at 3.0GHz, delivering 36 total cores for business applications, virtualization and data workloads. 128GB of DDR4 memory supports multiple services, virtual machines and data-heavy applications in a 2.5-inch form factor.

H730P controller and 10K SAS storage simplify

An included H730P storage controller streamlines setup and daily administration of the eight 1.2TB 10K SAS drives operating at 12GB/s. This storage array provides capacity for operating systems, applications, virtual machines, backups and business data without requiring separate controller procurement.

Pre-configured BIOS and controllers reduce

Technicians configure the BIOS, build the RAID array, update drivers and run diagnostics before shipment, so the server is ready for operating system installation on arrival. Buyers without rackmount infrastructure or those needing GPU-accelerated compute should evaluate alternative platforms.

How it compares

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

Price $1,361.99
Cheaper than about 63% 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 20
Higher than about 80% of the 7,955 comparable items (median 16).

New to this? Buying server hardware with crypto — what to check, what it costs to pay, and what is never asked for.

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product typeRackmount
Processor
ProcessorGold 6154
Processor core count20
Processor socketLGA3647
Processor speed3 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

How often will the eight 1.2 TB SAS drives need replacement under typical workloads?

The 10K RPM SAS drives are rated for continuous operation; plan to monitor SMART data and replace any drive that reports reallocated sectors or exceeds the manufacturer’s annualised failure rate.

Which component reaches its limit first when the server runs at full load for hours?

The two Xeon Gold 6154 CPUs, each with 20 cores at 3.0 GHz, will hit their thermal design power before memory or storage controllers become bottlenecks.

What noise and heat levels should I expect when this rack server runs all day?

Dual 20-core processors and eight 10K drives generate significant heat; the 1U chassis uses high-speed fans that produce noticeable airflow noise in a typical server room.

More in Rack & Tower Servers

Similar items