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Silver 1U rack server front with eight 2.5-inch drive bays and bezel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R640 1U rack server 2x Xeon Gold 6148 40-core 192GB DDR4 H730P

SKU CH-SWSW-TCBSE

1U rack server with dual Xeon Gold 6148 processors delivering 40 cores, 192GB DDR4 memory and H730P RAID controller with 10GbE SFP+ networking

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height1U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeDual Intel Xeon
  • Installed Memory Size192GB
  • Memory TypeDDR4
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6148 CPUs deliver 40 cores for heavy workloads
  • 192 GB DDR4 PC4-2666V memory supports large datasets
  • H730P Mini RAID controller handles RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
  • Dual 10 Gb SFP+ ports provide high-speed network connectivity
  • iDRAC9 Express enables remote server management

Dell PowerEdge R640 1U server

The Dell PowerEdge R640 is a 1U rack server equipped with dual Intel Xeon Gold 6148 processors providing 40 total cores. It ships with 192GB of DDR4 PC4-2666V memory across 24 slots and includes an H730P Mini RAID controller. The chassis holds eight 2.5-inch drive bays with caddies and offers dual 10GB SFP+ network ports. It is suited for virtualisation hosts, database nodes or compute clusters needing dense processing in a single rack unit.

Installation and common issues

The unit arrives in proprietary packaging with power cords and a front bezel with key included. Rails are not supplied, so a compatible rail kit must be sourced separately for rack mounting. Hot-swap redundant power supplies simplify maintenance without downtime. The iDRAC9 Express remote management module allows out-of-band configuration before the operating system loads. Missing rails are the most frequent oversight during deployment.

Practical limits of the platform

Memory capacity is bounded by the 24 DDR4 slots and the PC4-2666V speed grade installed. Storage expansion stops at eight 2.5-inch bays served by the H730P Mini controller supporting RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60. Network connectivity is fixed at two 10GB SFP+ links with no additional onboard ports. The 1U height restricts full-height expansion cards and large CPU coolers. Buyers needing more drive bays, higher memory bandwidth or additional network interfaces should consider a larger chassis.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Gold 6148 CPUs deliver 40 cores for heavy workloads
  • 192 GB DDR4 PC4-2666V memory supports large datasets
  • H730P Mini RAID controller handles RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
  • Dual 10 Gb SFP+ ports provide high-speed network connectivity
  • iDRAC9 Express enables remote server management

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge
ModelR640
TypeRack
Rack Height1U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeDual Intel Xeon
Installed Memory Size192GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Memory FeaturesPC4-2666V
Number of Memory Slots24
Hard Drive (Installed)0GB
Storage ControllerH730P Mini
Raid LevelRAID 0,/1,/5,/6,/10,/50,/60
Ethernet Controller2x 10GB SFP+
Remote ManagementiDRAC9 Express
LAN Ports2x 10GB SFP+
Operating SystemNo
Weight42.9000

Questions about this item

How can I verify the server is working as intended after setup?

Check the iDRAC9 Express interface for system health, confirm the H730P Mini controller shows the expected RAID level, and verify the dual Xeon Gold 6148 processors report 40 cores and 192GB of DDR4 PC4-2666V memory.

What is included in the box and what must be purchased separately?

The box contains the 1U R640 chassis with 8x 2.5'' caddies, 2x 750W platinum power supplies, 2x power cords, front bezel with key, and proprietary foam packaging. Rail kit, drives, and operating system are not included.

Which memory configuration should I choose for this server?

The system arrives with 3x 64GB DDR4 PC4-2666V modules for 192GB total across 24 slots. Add matching DDR4 PC4-2666V modules in sets of 2 per CPU to maintain balanced channels up to the platform maximum.

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