DELL PowerEdge R640 8x 2.5" 48-Core 2x Xeon 8160 2.1GHz 512GB DDR4 H730P 8x 600GB SAS

Dell PowerEdge R640 48-Core Server

The Dell PowerEdge R640 is a 1U rackmount server system designed for business workloads such as virtualization, databases, and application hosting. It operates with two Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 processors running at 2.10GHz, delivering 48 total cores for multi-threaded performance. The system includes 512GB of DDR4 memory and an integrated H730P storage controller managing eight drive bays.

Suits virtualization and database clusters.

This configuration suits IT teams deploying virtualization clusters, database servers, or high-density application hosting where core count and memory capacity are priorities. The integrated graphics and lack of discrete GPU support make it unsuitable for workloads requiring hardware-accelerated rendering, AI training, or visual computing tasks. Buyers needing PCIe add-in cards for specialised acceleration should verify slot availability before ordering.

Verify rack depth, power, and SAS cabling

Before ordering, confirm your rack provides sufficient depth for a 1U chassis and that your power distribution units deliver the required connectors for dual redundant supplies. The H730P controller uses SAS connectivity, so ensure your backplane and cabling match the 600GB 10K SAS drives installed. Memory expansion up to 3TB is supported using DDR4 modules compatible with the Xeon Platinum 8160 memory controllers.