DELL PowerEdge R640 48-Core Rack Server 2x Xeon Platinum 8168 512GB DDR4 H740P 8x 2.5" Trays Bezel

Processor and memory configuration

The Dell PowerEdge R640 delivers 48 cores from two Xeon Platinum 8168 processors running at 2.70GHz. Each CPU provides 22 cores, giving a combined thread count suited to virtualisation hosts and database clusters. The system ships with 512GB of DDR4 memory installed and supports up to 3TB total capacity. An integrated GPU handles basic display output for management tasks.

Suitable workloads and limits

This server suits teams that need dense compute and large memory in a 1U rack footprint for virtualisation, file storage or application hosting. Eight 2.5-inch drive bays and the H740P controller allow flexible storage builds, though drives are not included. Buyers who require dedicated GPU acceleration for AI training or rendering should look elsewhere, as only integrated graphics are present. The 60kg weight also demands adequate rack support and lifting equipment.

Storage controller and drive bays

The included H740P RAID controller manages the eight 2.5-inch front bays, enabling hardware RAID levels for performance or redundancy. Drive type and capacity are chosen separately, so the array can be tailored to capacity or IOPS targets. This controller choice is the key specification that determines which drives can be used and what RAID features are available.