DELL PowerEdge R640 8B SFF 48-Core 2x Xeon Platinum 8268 2.9GHz 512GB DDR4 H730P X710

Rackmount server for virtualization and databases

The Dell PowerEdge R640 is a 1U rackmount server designed for business workloads such as virtualization, databases, backups and application hosting. Two Intel Xeon Platinum 8268 processors deliver 48 cores total at 2.90GHz each, providing dependable performance for multi-threaded services. With 512GB of DDR4 memory installed and support for up to 3TB, it handles multiple virtual machines and data-heavy applications. Storage drives are not included, allowing you to select capacity and drive type.

Verify rack space, power and drive selection

Confirm you have 1U of rack height and compatible rails for the included mounting hardware. The chassis accepts eight 2.5-inch drives in the front bays, so plan the quantity and type of SSDs or HDDs you will install. Ensure your rack power distribution can supply the server and that cooling airflow matches a dense 1U form factor. No operating system is pre-installed, so prepare installation media for your chosen hypervisor or OS.

Integrated controller, rails and bezel included

The H730P storage controller manages RAID arrays for the installed drives, while integrated graphics handle console output without a discrete GPU. Rack rails and a front bezel ship with the unit, simplifying installation in standard cabinets. Front-panel LEDs show power, Ethernet and USB status at a glance. The server weighs 60 units, so plan for two-person lifting or a mechanical lift when mounting.