DELL PowerEdge R640 8B SFF 48-Core 2x Xeon Platinum 8268 2.9GHz 512GB DDR4 8x 1TB SATA SSD

Built for virtualisation and database workloads

The Dell PowerEdge R640 packs two Intel Xeon Platinum 8268 processors running at 2.9GHz with 48 total cores and 512GB of DDR4 memory. Eight new 1TB SATA SSDs sit behind an H730P controller, giving you a ready-to-run platform for file storage, virtual machines and business applications in a 2.5-inch drive form factor. This new system targets IT teams that need dense compute and storage in a single rackmount chassis.

Storage and memory limits to plan for

The H730P controller manages eight SATA SSDs, so the drive count is fixed at eight 2.5-inch bays and cannot be expanded beyond that without additional hardware. DDR4 memory tops out at 3TB across the system, so the installed 512GB leaves headroom but requires compatible registered DIMMs for any future upgrade. The LGA3647 socket and dual-processor maximum of two CPUs define the hard ceiling for processor scaling on this platform.

Check your rack, power and OS requirements

Verify that your rack can accommodate the 60kg weight and that your power distribution units deliver the correct connectors for dual redundant supplies. No operating system ships with the server, so licences and installation media for your chosen hypervisor or OS must be prepared in advance. Ensure your network infrastructure has compatible Ethernet ports for the onboard X710 interfaces before deployment.