DELL PowerEdge R640 1U rack server 2× Xeon Gold 5118 2.3GHz 12-core 768GB DDR4 8× 600GB SAS H730P

Platform Identity

The Dell PowerEdge R640 is a dual-socket 1U rack server built for dense scale-out data centre workloads. Two Intel Xeon Gold 5118 processors at 2.3 GHz with 12 cores each deliver 24 threads, while 768 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory fills all 24 DIMM slots. The PERC H730P controller manages eight 600 GB 10 K SAS drives in a 2.5 inch hot-swap chassis. Quad-port networking with dual 1 GbE and dual 10 Gb SFP+ plus iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management complete the package.

Fit and Exclusions

This configuration suits buyers who need maximum core density and memory capacity in a single rack unit with redundant 750 W power supplies and ready rails. It is not suited for buyers who require more than two processors, more than 768 GB of installed memory, or storage interfaces beyond SAS and SATA. The fixed 1U form factor also excludes workloads that demand full-height expansion cards or larger drive bays.

Deciding Specification

The storage controller is a Dell PERC H730P 2 GB 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA RAID controller supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 and pass-through modes. Eight 600 GB 10 K SAS drives are installed in the 2.5 inch bays. If the deployment requires this specific controller and drive set, the server matches; otherwise a different chassis or controller should be chosen.