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Silver 1U rack server with front bezel, ten 2.5-inch drive bays and status LEDs

DELL

DELL R640 rack server 2× Gold 6146 3.20GHz 96GB DDR4 3× 1.92TB 2× 960GB SSD H740P Bezel

SKU CH-28JM-MS4BN

Rackmount server with dual 12-core Xeon Gold 6146 CPUs, 96GB DDR4, three 1.92TB and two 960GB SSDs, and an H740P controller in a 10-bay 2.5-inch chassis

  • ProcessorGold 6146
  • Installed RAM96 GB
  • Processor core count12
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor speed3.2 GHz
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6146 CPUs at 3.20GHz deliver strong virtualisation throughput
  • 96GB DDR4 memory supports multiple virtual machines and data-heavy applications
  • 3× 1.92TB plus 2× 960GB SSDs provide large-capacity storage for databases and backups
  • H740P storage controller manages RAID arrays for data protection and performance
  • 10-bay 2.5" chassis fits dense rack deployments with front bezel included

Dell R640 rack server for virtualization workloads

The Dell R640 is a 2U rackmount server system powered by two Intel Xeon Gold 6146 processors running at 3.20 GHz with 12 cores each. It ships with 96 GB of DDR4 memory and a mixed storage array of three 1.92 TB drives plus two 960 GB SSDs. An H740P storage controller and front bezel are included for immediate rack deployment.

Verify rack space power and memory compatibility

Confirm your rack provides a 2U slot and adequate cooling for a 60 kg unit. Check that the power distribution units can supply the required current for dual CPUs and ten drive bays. Ensure any additional memory modules match DDR4 specifications and do not exceed the 3 TB maximum capacity supported by the platform.

Ten 2.5-inch bays H740P controller

The chassis offers ten 2.5-inch expansion bays allowing flexible storage configurations around the pre-installed drives. The H740P controller manages RAID across the array without consuming a PCIe slot. The front bezel completes the rack-ready appearance while the integrated GPU handles basic display output freeing expansion slots for other add-in cards.

How it compares

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

Price $1,467.99
Cheaper than about 60% 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 comes with the R640 and what must be purchased separately?

The server includes two Xeon Gold 6146 processors, 96 GB DDR4 memory, three 1.92 TB drives, two 960 GB SSDs, an H740P controller and a front bezel. An operating system is not supplied and must be acquired separately.

Which drive mix should I choose between the 1.92 TB and 960 GB SSDs?

Use the three 1.92 TB drives for bulk data, virtual machines or backups, and the two 960 GB SSDs for the operating system and high-speed application tiers. All five fit in the ten 2.5-inch bays, leaving five bays free for future expansion.

What does the 3.20 GHz clock speed mean for real-world virtualization?

Each Gold 6146 runs at 3.20 GHz with 12 cores, delivering consistent frequency for latency-sensitive virtual machines and database workloads on the R640 platform.

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