DELL
DELL PowerEdge R640 10-bay 2x Xeon Gold 6146 128GB DDR4 4x 1.92TB SSD H740P
A 10-bay rack server with two 12-core Xeon Gold 6146 CPUs at 3.20 GHz, 128 GB DDR4 memory, four 1.92 TB SATA SSDs and an H740P RAID controller
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon Gold
- CPU Speed3.20 GHz
- CPU SocketLGA 3647
- Number of CPU Cores24-Core Processor
- # of Processors Installed2
- Dual 12-core Xeon Gold 6146 CPUs at 3.20GHz power demanding virtualization workloads
- 128GB DDR4 memory supports multiple virtual machines and data-heavy applications
- Four 1.92TB SATA SSDs store operating systems, apps and backups
- H740P RAID controller manages storage arrays for data protection
- 10-bay 2.5-inch chassis fits dense rack deployments
Dell PowerEdge R640 10-bay virtualization server
This 1U rack server ships with two Intel Xeon Gold 6146 processors running at 3.20 GHz, delivering 24 total cores for virtualization, databases and business applications. It includes 128 GB of DDR4 memory and four 1.92 TB SATA SSDs managed by an H740P RAID controller. The 10-bay 2.5 inch front panel and included bezel make it rack-ready for dense deployments.
Compatibility checks before ordering
Verify that your rack provides a 1U slot with adequate airflow for a dual-processor system. Confirm the LGA 3647 socket platform matches your existing infrastructure and that DDR4 memory modules are supported by your current maintenance workflow. Ensure the H740P controller fits your RAID strategy and that SATA SSD connectivity meets your performance requirements.
Build integration notes
The server occupies a single rack unit and uses the 10 front drive bays for the installed SSDs, leaving six bays open for future expansion. Dual CPUs and 128 GB DDR4 free up compute headroom for additional virtual machines or heavier database workloads. The H740P controller handles RAID duties without consuming a PCIe slot, preserving I/O capacity for networking or storage adapters.
Highlights
- Dual 12-core Xeon Gold 6146 CPUs at 3.20GHz power demanding virtualization workloads
- 128GB DDR4 memory supports multiple virtual machines and data-heavy applications
- Four 1.92TB SATA SSDs store operating systems, apps and backups
- H740P RAID controller manages storage arrays for data protection
- 10-bay 2.5-inch chassis fits dense rack deployments
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge R640 |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon Gold |
| CPU Speed | 3.20 GHz |
| CPU Socket | LGA 3647 |
| Number of CPU Cores | 24-Core Processor |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 128GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| SSD (Installed) | 4 x 1.92TB SATA SSD |
Questions about this item
Does the 10-bay chassis come with all drive caddies or must I buy 2.5-inch caddies separately?
The 10-bay 2.5-inch SFF chassis includes the front bezel; caddies for the four installed 1.92TB SSDs are present, but additional caddies for empty bays are not confirmed.
Should I choose the 128GB DDR4 configuration or add more memory for heavy virtualization?
128GB DDR4 is installed across two Xeon Gold 6146 processors; each CPU supports 12 cores at 3.20GHz, so the current capacity suits moderate VM density — add modules only if workloads demand more.
What does the 1.92TB SATA SSD figure mean for real-world database throughput with the H740P controller?
Four 1.92TB SATA SSDs behind the H740P RAID controller deliver high read IOPS for databases and virtualization, while write performance depends on the RAID level you configure.
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