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Black 1U rack server front with ten 2.5-inch drive bays and status LEDs

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R640 SFF 2x Xeon Gold 6146 3.20GHz 192GB DDR4 4x 1.92TB 2x 960GB SSD H740P Rack Server

SKU CH-XTBW-BNK7D

Rackmount server with dual 12-core Xeon Gold 6146 CPUs at 3.20GHz, 192GB DDR4, four 1.92TB and two 960GB SSDs on an H740P controller in a 10-bay 2.5" chassis

  • ProcessorGold 6146
  • Installed RAM192 GB
  • Processor core count12
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor speed3.2 GHz
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6146 CPUs at 3.20GHz power demanding workloads
  • 192GB DDR4 memory supports multiple virtual machines and data-heavy apps
  • 10-bay 2.5-inch chassis fits 4x 1.92TB plus 2x 960GB SSDs
  • H740P storage controller simplifies array setup and daily management
  • 12 cores per processor deliver dependable performance for virtualization and databases

Built for virtualization and database workloads

This Dell PowerEdge R640 rackmount server delivers dual Xeon Gold 6146 processors at 3.20GHz with 12 cores each. The 192GB DDR4 memory supports multiple virtual machines and data-heavy business applications. It targets IT teams running file storage, virtualization, databases, backups, and application hosting. Buyers needing GPU-accelerated compute or single-threaded peak frequency beyond 3.20GHz should look elsewhere.

Thermals noise and power in a 1U rack

The 1U chassis uses integrated cooling to manage heat from two CPUs and ten drive bays under typical business loads. Front-panel LEDs show power, Ethernet, and USB status for quick health checks. No discrete GPU is present, so thermal output stays within standard rack density limits. Environments requiring liquid cooling or silent office operation will find this form factor unsuitable.

Ten 2.5-inch bays and H740P controller

Ten front-accessible 2.5-inch bays hold four 1.92TB drives and two 960GB SSDs in this configuration. The H740P storage controller simplifies array setup and daily management tasks. Rackmount rails and cabling depth determine day-to-day serviceability in your cabinet. Teams without 1U rack space or needing 3.5-inch drive support cannot use this chassis.

How it compares

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

Price $1,897.99
Typical for this category: the median of 17,641 items is $1,910.99.
Installed RAM 192 GB
Higher than about 55% 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 RAM192 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 do I install the H740P controller and the 2.5-inch drives in the 10-bay chassis, and what step is often missed?

Seat the H740P in the dedicated internal slot, connect its cables to the backplane, then insert each 2.5-inch drive until the carrier clicks; the step often missed is enabling the controller in BIOS before creating the virtual disk.

What maintenance or replacement will the 192GB DDR4 memory and the 1.92TB SSDs need later?

DDR4 modules only need replacement if a DIMM fails diagnostics; the 1.92TB SSDs should be monitored via the H740P for wear level and replaced when the media‑wear indicator approaches the rated limit.

What limit appears first under sustained load with the dual 3.20GHz 12-core Xeon Gold 6146 CPUs?

The 60-weight chassis relies on its internal fans; sustained full-core turbo on both 12-core processors will hit the thermal envelope first, causing the firmware to throttle clock speeds to stay within safe temperatures.

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