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Front view of a 1U Dell PowerEdge R640 rack server with eight 2.5 inch drive bays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R640 8x 2.5" 2x Xeon Platinum 8268 2.9GHz 512GB DDR4 H730P 8x 1.2TB SAS rack server

SKU CH-P670-6BF4F

1U rack server with dual Xeon Platinum 8268 CPUs, 512GB DDR4, H730P controller and eight 1.2TB SAS drives for virtualization and database workloads

  • ProcessorPlatinum 8268
  • Installed RAM512 GB
  • Processor core count20
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor speed2.9 GHz
  • 48 cores from dual Xeon Platinum 8268 CPUs handle heavy virtualization workloads
  • 512GB 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-inch 8-bay chassis fits dense rack deployments for space efficiency

Dense compute platform

The Dell PowerEdge R640 delivers 48 cores across two Xeon Platinum 8268 processors at 2.90GHz. It targets organisations running virtualisation clusters, database instances or heavy application workloads in a 2.5-inch bay chassis.

Storage controller and drives

An H730P controller manages eight 1.2TB 10K SAS drives connected at 12GB/s. The array is pre-configured so the server can host operating systems, virtual machines and backups immediately after power-on.

Rack-ready construction

Front LEDs show power, Ethernet and USB status at a glance. The 60kg unit fits a standard rack and supports up to 3TB of DDR4 memory when workloads grow beyond the installed 512GB.

How it compares

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

Price $2,952.99
Pricier than about 64% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 512 GB
Higher than about 80% 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 typeRackmount
Processor
ProcessorPlatinum 8268
Processor core count20
Processor speed2.9 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM512 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 replacements will the 2.5" SAS bays need over time?

The eight 2.5-inch bays accept 1.2TB 10K SAS drives; replacements must match that form factor and interface.

Which limit appears first when the dual Xeon Platinum 8268 CPUs run sustained workloads?

With 48 total cores at 2.9GHz and a 3TB DDR4 ceiling, memory capacity typically saturates before compute throughput.

How much heat and power should I expect from this 60-weight rack unit running all day?

Dual 20-core Platinum 8268 processors and eight 10K SAS drives produce substantial heat; plan for adequate rack airflow and redundant power circuits.

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