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DELL

DELL PowerEdge R640 SFF 2x Xeon Gold 6146 3.20GHz 12-core 48GB DDR4 5x 1TB SSD H740P rack server

SKU CH-F96W-EA5MF

Dual Xeon Gold 6146 3.20GHz 12-core CPUs with 48GB DDR4 and five 1TB SSDs on an H740P controller in a 10-bay 2.5" rack server

  • ProcessorGold 6146
  • Installed RAM48 GB
  • Processor core count12
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor speed3.2 GHz
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6146 CPUs deliver 12 cores at 3.20GHz for demanding workloads
  • 48GB DDR4 memory supports multiple virtual machines and data-intensive applications
  • Five 1TB SSDs provide 5TB total storage for operating systems and business data
  • H740P storage controller simplifies array configuration and daily management
  • Ten 2.5-inch drive bays allow future capacity expansion as needs grow

Dell PowerEdge R640 SFF server for virtualization

The Dell PowerEdge R640 SFF is a 1U rackmount server built for business workloads such as virtualization, databases, file storage, backups and application hosting. Two Intel Xeon Gold 6146 processors run at 3.20GHz with 12 cores each, delivering dependable performance for multi-service environments. Installed 48GB DDR4 memory supports multiple virtual machines and data-heavy applications from day one.

Storage limits with ten 2.5-inch bays and H740P

Ten 2.5-inch drive bays set the physical storage ceiling, and five bays are already occupied by 1TB SSDs for operating systems, applications, virtual machines and business data. The included H740P storage controller simplifies array setup and day-to-day management, but the remaining five bays define the maximum additional capacity you can add internally. No operating system is installed, so the storage layout is entirely your choice.

Rackmount build with front LEDs and 60kg weight

A rackmount chassis carries front-panel LEDs for power, Ethernet and USB status, giving immediate visual feedback in a dense cabinet. At 60kg the unit requires two-person handling or a lift during installation and any subsequent maintenance. Integrated graphics handle basic display output without occupying an expansion slot, leaving the risers free for additional I/O cards if needed.

How it compares

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Price $1,110.99
Cheaper than about 70% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 48 GB
Lower than about 75% 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 RAM48 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

Should I choose the 5x 1TB SSD configuration or add more drives later?

The chassis has 10 bays for 2.5" drives, so the 5x 1TB SSD array leaves five empty slots for future expansion.

What does the 3.20GHz clock on the Xeon Gold 6146 deliver in a live workload?

Two 12-core processors running at 3.20GHz give a high per-core frequency that keeps virtual machines and databases responsive under steady load.

How does the H740P controller affect the 5x 1TB SSD array?

The H740P manages the 10-bay backplane and supports hardware RAID across the installed SSDs for data protection and simplified volume management.

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