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Black 1U rack server front with ten 2.5 inch drive bays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R640 SFF 2x Xeon Gold 6136 3.00GHz 96GB DDR4 5x 512GB SSD H740P rack server

SKU CH-GBMX-EKZRP

Rackmount server with dual 12-core Xeon Gold 6136 CPUs, 96GB DDR4, five 512GB SSDs and an H740P controller in a 10-bay 2.5" chassis

  • ProcessorGold 6136
  • Installed RAM96 GB
  • Processor core count12
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor speed3 GHz
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6136 CPUs run at 3.00 GHz for virtualization workloads
  • 12 cores per processor handle multi-threaded business applications
  • 96 GB DDR4 memory supports multiple virtual machines simultaneously
  • 5 x 512 GB SSDs with H740P controller store operating systems and data
  • 10 x 2.5 inch bays allow future storage expansion

Purpose-built rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R640 SFF is a 1U rackmount server configured with two Intel Xeon Gold 6136 processors running at 3.00GHz, each offering 12 cores. It ships with 96GB of DDR4 memory and five 512GB solid-state drives managed by an H740P storage controller. This configuration targets business workloads such as virtualization, databases, file storage, backups and application hosting.

Installation and common issues

The chassis provides ten 2.5-inch drive bays, leaving five bays free for future expansion after the factory-installed drives. Technicians configure the BIOS, storage controllers and RAID arrays before shipment, so the server arrives ready for operating-system installation. The integrated GPU handles basic display output without a discrete card. Weight is 60 units, so rack rails rated for the load are required.

Deciding specification

The installed 96GB of DDR4 memory is the primary factor in determining how many virtual machines or data-heavy services can run concurrently. Maximum supported capacity reaches 3TB, allowing substantial upgrades when workloads grow. Buyers who need more memory slots or a different processor generation should verify compatibility before ordering.

How it compares

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

Price $1,110.99
Cheaper than about 70% 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 6136
Processor core count12
Processor speed3 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

How can I verify the dual Xeon Gold 6136 processors and 96GB DDR4 are recognised after first boot?

Enter the BIOS or iDRAC interface on the PowerEdge R640; both CPUs should show 12 cores each at 3.00GHz and total memory should read 96GB DDR4.

Which items ship inside the box and which must I source separately for the 10-bay SFF chassis?

The server includes two Xeon Gold 6136 CPUs, 96GB DDR4, five 512GB SSDs, and the H740P controller in the 10x 2.5" bay chassis; rails, OS licences and any extra drives are not included.

Should I choose the 96GB DDR4 configuration or add modules up to the 3TB maximum for heavy virtualization?

Start with the installed 96GB DDR4 for typical workloads; add compatible DDR4 modules later if VM density or database caching demands more than the current capacity.

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