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Dell PowerEdge R640 1U rack server silver front bezel eight drive bays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R640 48-Core Rack Server 2x Xeon Platinum 8168 512GB DDR4 H740P 8x 2.5" Trays Bezel

SKU CH-QZE2-NB071

A 48-core rack server with dual Xeon Platinum 8168 CPUs, 512GB DDR4 memory, an H740P controller, and eight 2.5-inch drive bays for virtualization and database workloads

  • TypeRackmount
  • LEDsPower, Ethernet, USB
  • CPU TypePlatinum 8168
  • CPU Speed2.70GHz
  • Number of CPU Cores22
  • Installed Memory Size512GB
  • 48 cores from dual Xeon 8168 CPUs power heavy virtualization workloads
  • 512 GB DDR4 memory supports many simultaneous virtual machines
  • H740P RAID controller manages up to eight 2.5" drive bays
  • Front bezel included for a clean rack-ready appearance
  • 70 GHz base clock delivers steady performance for business applications

Processor and memory configuration

The Dell PowerEdge R640 delivers 48 cores from two Xeon Platinum 8168 processors running at 2.70GHz. Each CPU provides 22 cores, giving a combined thread count suited to virtualisation hosts and database clusters. The system ships with 512GB of DDR4 memory installed and supports up to 3TB total capacity. An integrated GPU handles basic display output for management tasks.

Suitable workloads and limits

This server suits teams that need dense compute and large memory in a 1U rack footprint for virtualisation, file storage or application hosting. Eight 2.5-inch drive bays and the H740P controller allow flexible storage builds, though drives are not included. Buyers who require dedicated GPU acceleration for AI training or rendering should look elsewhere, as only integrated graphics are present. The 60kg weight also demands adequate rack support and lifting equipment.

Storage controller and drive bays

The included H740P RAID controller manages the eight 2.5-inch front bays, enabling hardware RAID levels for performance or redundancy. Drive type and capacity are chosen separately, so the array can be tailored to capacity or IOPS targets. This controller choice is the key specification that determines which drives can be used and what RAID features are available.

Highlights

  • 48 cores from dual Xeon 8168 CPUs power heavy virtualization workloads
  • 512 GB DDR4 memory supports many simultaneous virtual machines
  • H740P RAID controller manages up to eight 2.5" drive bays
  • Front bezel included for a clean rack-ready appearance
  • 70 GHz base clock delivers steady performance for business applications

Specifications

BrandDELL
TypeRackmount
LEDsPower, Ethernet, USB
CPU TypePlatinum 8168
CPU Speed2.70GHz
Number of CPU Cores22
Installed Memory Size512GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity3TB
GPU TypeIntegrated
Expansion Bays8B - 8x 2.5"
Operating SystemNo
Weight60

Questions about this item

Can the 48-core Xeon Platinum 8168 configuration run alongside my existing DDR4 DIMMs in a mixed environment?

The server ships with 512 GB DDR4 installed and supports up to 3 TB; matching speed and rank is recommended for stability.

How do I verify the H740P controller and both 22-core CPUs are recognised after installation?

Check the front-panel LEDs for power and Ethernet activity, then confirm 48 cores and the H740P appear in BIOS or iDRAC.

Which items are included — 2.5-inch drive trays, bezel, rails — and what must I buy separately?

The box contains the R640 chassis, two Platinum 8168 CPUs, 512 GB DDR4, H740P controller, eight 2.5-inch trays and the front bezel; drives and rails are not included.

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