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Silver rack-mount server, 1U height, eight drive bays, front bezel, rails included

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R640 1U 8-Bay 2x Xeon Silver 4116 2.1GHz 12-Core 512GB DDR4 H730P 2x 400GB SSD

SKU CH-Y5XZ-VRT40

1U rack server with dual 12-core Xeon Silver 4116 CPUs, 512 GB DDR4 ECC memory, PERC H730P RAID controller, dual 400 GB SATA SSDs, quad-port 1 GbE and 10 GbE networking, iDRAC9 Enterprise.

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height1U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.10 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual 12-core Xeon Silver 4116 CPUs deliver 24 threads at 2.1 GHz base
  • 512 GB DDR4 registered ECC memory across 16 slots for high-capacity workloads
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
  • Dual 400 GB SATA SSDs provide fast boot and application storage
  • Quad-port X520/I350 card adds 2× 1 GbE and 2× 10 Gb SFP+ connectivity

Dense 1U compute platform

The Dell PowerEdge R640 is a dual-socket 1U rack server built for scale-out data center workloads. Two Intel Xeon Silver 4116 processors provide 24 cores at 2.10 GHz with 3.0 GHz turbo. 512 GB of DDR4 2400 MHz registered ECC memory fills 16 of the 24 available slots. The PERC H730P controller manages storage with 2 GB cache and battery backup.

Upgrade from single-socket or lower-core systems

Moving from a single-socket server or a platform with fewer than 24 total cores gives a measurable jump in parallel throughput for virtualisation, database and HPC tasks. The 1U form factor keeps rack density high while the second CPU and large memory capacity remove the bottlenecks that appear on smaller configurations. The jump is worth it when workloads exceed the thread count or memory ceiling of a single-socket box.

Verify rack depth, power feeds and network cabling

Confirm the rack can accept a 1U chassis with ready rails and that two 750 W platinum power supplies match the available PDU circuits. The X520/I350 daughter card delivers two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ ports, so ensure compatible transceivers and cabling are on hand. Eight 2.5-inch drive bays are wired to the H730P; plan any additional SAS or SATA drives around the remaining bays and controller ports.

Highlights

  • Dual 12-core Xeon Silver 4116 CPUs deliver 24 threads at 2.1 GHz base
  • 512 GB DDR4 registered ECC memory across 16 slots for high-capacity workloads
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
  • Dual 400 GB SATA SSDs provide fast boot and application storage
  • Quad-port X520/I350 card adds 2× 1 GbE and 2× 10 Gb SFP+ connectivity

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge R640
ModelR640
TypeRack
Rack Height1U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
CPU Speed2.10 GHz
CPU SocketLGA 3647
Number of CPU Cores12-Core Processor
# of Processors Installed2
MAX Processors2
ChipsetIntel C620
Installed Memory Size512GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity3TB
Number of Memory Slots24
Storage ControllerDell Perc H730P 2GB Controller
HDD InterfaceSATA
SSD (Installed)2 x 400GB SATA SSD
Raid LevelRAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
GPU TypeMatrox G200
Video Memory8MB
Ethernet ControllerDell Intel X520/I350 Quad Port 2x 1GbE 2x 10Gb SFP+ Network Daughter Card
LAN Ports4 x Ports
Expansion SlotsUp to 3 PCIe Gen 3 slots all x16
Management PortRJ 45
Operating SystemNo
Features8 x 2.5" SATA/SAS Hot-Plug Drive Bays

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Questions about this item

What rack height and rail kit does the PowerEdge R640 need for mounting?

The server is a 1U rack-mount unit and ships with Ready Rails for tool-less installation in standard racks.

How are the two Xeon Silver 4116 processors installed, and what step is often missed?

Both CPUs are factory-installed in the LGA 3647 sockets; the step people miss is verifying that all 16 DDR4 DIMMs are seated before first boot.

What maintenance will the PERC H730P controller and its battery require later?

The H730P includes a 2GB cache with a battery backup that will need replacement when the battery reaches end of life to preserve write-cache protection.

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