DELL PowerEdge R640 1U rack server 2x Xeon Gold 6134 3.2GHz 64GB DDR4 8x 400GB SSD H730P

Platform summary

The Dell PowerEdge R640 is a 1U rack server built for dense scale-out workloads. Two Intel Xeon Gold 6134 processors run at 3.2 GHz with eight cores each. Sixty-four gigabytes of DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory are installed across four modules. Eight 400 GB SATA SSDs provide high-speed storage in a 2.5 inch form factor.

Fit and limits

This server suits deployments that need dual-socket compute in a single rack unit with integrated RAID and remote management. Buyers who require more than 3 TB of memory, additional drive bays beyond eight, or a taller chassis for extra expansion cards should evaluate other platforms. The PERC H730P controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 with a 2 GB cache battery.

Deciding specification

The installed memory capacity is 64 GB DDR4 with a maximum of 3 TB across twenty-four slots. If the target workload fits within 64 GB today and can grow later, this configuration is appropriate; if the application demands the full 3 TB immediately, additional modules must be sourced before deployment.