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Dell PowerEdge R640 rack server with front bezel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R640 SFF 2x Gold 6146 3.20GHz 96GB DDR4 6x 512GB SSD H740P Bezel

SKU CH-SF7A-ED7DJ

Rackmount server with dual 12-core Xeon Gold 6146 CPUs at 3.20GHz, 96GB DDR4, six 512GB SSDs and H740P controller in a 10-bay 2.5" chassis

  • ProcessorGold 6146
  • Installed RAM96 GB
  • Processor core count12
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor speed3.2 GHz
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6146 at 3.20GHz powers demanding virtualization workloads
  • 96GB DDR4 memory supports multiple virtual machines and data-intensive applications
  • Six 512GB SSDs deliver fast storage for operating systems and business data
  • H740P controller manages storage arrays with integrated cache protection
  • Ten 2.5-inch drive bays allow future capacity expansion within 1U rack space

Dell PowerEdge R640 SFF Virtualization Server

The Dell PowerEdge R640 SFF is a 1U rackmount server built for business workloads such as file storage, virtualization, databases, backups, and application hosting. It ships with dual Intel Xeon Gold 6146 processors running at 3.20GHz, 96GB of DDR4 memory, and six 512GB SSDs managed by an H740P storage controller. A front bezel completes the rack-ready configuration.

Suited For And Not Suited For

This server suits teams running multiple virtual machines, data-heavy applications, or mixed business services that benefit from 12 cores per processor and fast SSD storage. It is not suited for buyers who need GPU acceleration, fibre-channel connectivity, or a larger 3.5-inch drive bay layout.

Specification That Decides Fit

The six 2.5-inch SSD bays populated with 512GB drives and the H740P controller define the storage foundation; if your deployment requires more than six drives or a different drive form factor, this chassis will not match the requirement.

How it compares

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Price $1,143.99
Cheaper than about 69% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 96 GB
Lower than about 60% of the 15,103 comparable items (median 128 GB).
Processor core count 12
Lower than about 60% of the 7,955 comparable items (median 16).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product typeRackmount
Processor
ProcessorGold 6146
Processor core count12
Processor speed3.2 GHz
Memory
Installed RAM96 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity3 TB
Storage
Drive bays10B - 10x 2.5 in
Graphics
Graphics chipIntegrated
Software
Operating systemNo
More details
Indicator lightsPower, Ethernet, USB

Questions about this item

What are the drive bay specifications for the PowerEdge R640 SFF?

The chassis provides 10 drive bays that accept 2.5-inch drives, and six 512GB SSDs are already installed.

How is the H740P storage controller configured during installation, and what step is often missed?

The H740P controller is pre-configured with the RAID array built and drivers updated before shipment; the step often missed is importing the existing array configuration if drives are moved to a different controller.

What memory upgrades will the R640 require later, and what type must be used?

The system supports up to 3TB of DDR4 memory across its slots; any future expansion must use DDR4 modules to match the installed 96GB configuration.

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