DELL PowerEdge R640 SFF 2x Xeon Gold 6136 3.00GHz 192GB DDR4 3x 1.92TB 2x 960GB SSD H740P rack server

Dell PowerEdge R640 for virtualization and databases

The Dell PowerEdge R640 is a rackmount server built for business workloads such as file storage, virtualization, databases, backups, and application hosting. Two Intel Xeon Gold 6136 processors each run at 3.00GHz with 12 cores to deliver dependable performance for data-intensive tasks. 192GB of DDR4 memory supports multiple services and virtual machines simultaneously.

H740P controller with mixed SSD storage

The H740P storage controller simplifies setup and day-to-day management of the drive array. Two 960GB SSDs provide capacity for operating systems, applications, virtual machines, and backups. Three 1.92TB SSDs add further space for business data and demanding workloads. Ten 2.5-inch expansion bays allow additional drives to be fitted as requirements grow.

Suits teams needing dense compute in 1U

This configuration suits IT teams that need dense compute and storage in a single rack unit for virtualization clusters or database nodes. Buyers who require GPU acceleration for AI or rendering workloads should look elsewhere because only integrated graphics are present. Organisations needing more than 3TB of memory or a larger chassis for additional PCIe cards will need a different platform.