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Silver 1U rack server with eight front 2.5 inch drive bays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R640 8x 2.5" 2x Xeon Platinum 8160 2.1GHz 128GB DDR4 H730P 8x 1.2TB SAS rack server

SKU CH-JS7N-30V67

A 1U rack server with dual Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs, 128GB DDR4 memory and eight 1.2TB SAS drives managed by an H730P controller

  • ProcessorPlatinum 8160
  • Installed RAM128 GB
  • Processor core count4
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor socketLGA2066
  • 48 cores from two Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs handle heavy virtualization workloads
  • 128GB DDR4 memory supports multiple virtual machines and data-intensive applications
  • 8x 1.2TB 10K SAS drives deliver fast storage for databases and backups
  • H730P controller simplifies RAID setup and ongoing storage management
  • 5" 8-bay chassis fits dense rack deployments with room to expand

Dell PowerEdge R640 rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R640 is a 1U rackmount server designed for business workloads such as virtualization, databases, file storage and application hosting. Two Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 processors deliver 48 cores at 2.1 GHz for parallel compute tasks. 128 GB of DDR4 memory supports multiple concurrent services and virtual machines. Eight 1.2 TB 10K SAS drives provide high-speed storage capacity.

Suited for virtualization and database hosts

This configuration suits organisations consolidating workloads onto a single dense platform with integrated graphics and dual 10 GbE connectivity. The H730P controller simplifies RAID management for the installed drives. Buyers needing GPU acceleration or additional drive bays beyond the eight 2.5-inch slots should consider other platforms.

48 cores at 2.1 GHz drive throughput

The dual Xeon Platinum 8160 arrangement creates a 48-core foundation that determines how many virtual machines or database threads run simultaneously. Memory can expand to 3 TB when workloads grow beyond the factory 128 GB. The LGA2066 socket limits future processor upgrades to the same generation.

How it compares

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Price $1,469.99
Cheaper than about 60% 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 4
Lower than about 99% of the 7,955 comparable items (median 16).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product typeRackmount
Processor
ProcessorPlatinum 8160
Processor core count4
Processor socketLGA2066
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
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Indicator lightsPower, Ethernet, USB

Questions about this item

How do I install the H730P storage controller and what step is often missed?

The H730P controller is pre-installed; the step often missed is configuring the RAID array in the controller BIOS before installing the operating system.

What maintenance will the 8x 1.2TB SAS drives need over time?

The 10K SAS drives may require replacement after extended use; monitor SMART alerts and keep spare 1.2TB SAS drives for hot-swap replacement.

What limit appears first when the dual Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs run sustained workloads?

Sustained 48-core workloads can reach thermal limits before power limits, so ensure adequate rack airflow to maintain 2.10GHz operation.

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