DELL PowerEdge R640 SFF 2x Xeon Gold 6136 3.00GHz 12‑Core 96GB DDR4 5x 1TB SSD H740P

Dell PowerEdge R640 virtualisation server

This Dell PowerEdge R640 is a 1U rackmount server built for business workloads such as virtualisation, databases, file storage and application hosting. Two Intel Xeon Gold 6136 processors each run at 3.00 GHz with 12 cores, delivering dependable multi-threaded performance. The system ships with 96 GB of DDR4 memory to support multiple virtual machines and data-heavy applications. Five 1 TB SSDs provide capacity for operating systems, backups and business data.

Compatibility checks before ordering

Verify that your rack provides a 1U slot and sufficient depth for a 60 kg chassis. Confirm the power infrastructure can supply the required wattage for dual CPUs, ten drive bays and the H740P controller. Ensure network cabling matches the onboard Ethernet ports and that your management tools support the integrated LEDs. No operating system is included, so prepare installation media and licences in advance.

Suitable for dense virtualisation, not GPU compute

This server suits IT teams running hypervisors, database instances or backup targets that need high core counts and fast SSD storage in a compact rack footprint. Buyers who require dedicated GPU acceleration for AI training, rendering or VDI graphics should look at a different platform. Organisations needing more than 96 GB of memory or additional drive bays beyond the ten 2.5-inch slots will need a larger chassis.