DELL PowerEdge R640 48-Core Rack Server 2x Xeon 8168 128GB DDR4 8x 2.5" Trays Bezel

Dual Xeon Platinum 8168 server for virtualisation

The Dell PowerEdge R640 packs two Intel Xeon Platinum 8168 processors, each with 24 cores running at 2.70 GHz, delivering 48 cores in a 1U rack form factor. It ships with 128 GB of DDR4 memory and an H740P storage controller, ready for hypervisor hosts, database clusters or backup targets. Eight 2.5-inch drive bays let you choose the capacity and media type that suit the workload.

Sustained multi-thread throughput on 48 cores

With 48 physical cores and a large shared cache, the dual-socket layout maintains steady throughput when many virtual machines or containers run concurrently. The H740P controller offloads RAID parity calculations, keeping CPU cycles available for application logic during long backup windows or batch processing jobs. Memory bandwidth scales across both sockets, so memory-bound workloads do not hit a single-socket ceiling.

Front-to-rear airflow in a 55 kg chassis

The 1U chassis uses front-to-rear cooling designed for dense rack rows; fan speeds ramp under load but remain within typical data-centre noise envelopes. Dual redundant power supplies share the draw, so each unit operates at partial load for better efficiency. The included front bezel directs intake air cleanly through the drive cage and over the DIMMs, helping keep component temperatures stable during continuous operation.