DELL
DELL PowerEdge R640 4LFF 2x Xeon Silver 4210 64GB DDR4 No Drive rack server
A 1U rack server holding four 3.5" drives, dual Xeon Silver 4210 CPUs, 64GB DDR4 memory and a PERC H740P RAID controller
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.2GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size64GB
- Dual Xeon Silver 4210 CPUs deliver 20 cores at 2.2GHz for multi-threaded workloads
- 64GB DDR4 ECC registered memory supports large datasets and virtualisation
- PERC H740P RAID controller enables hardware RAID across SATA drives
- Four 3.5-inch drive bays provide flexible high-capacity storage options
- iDRAC9 Enterprise licence gives full remote management and monitoring control
What it is
The Dell PowerEdge R640 is a 1U rack server built around two Intel Xeon Silver 4210 processors running at 2.2 GHz with ten cores each and 64 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory. It ships with a PERC H740P RAID controller and a 10 Gb dual-port 562T network adapter but no drives installed. Remote management is handled by iDRAC9 Enterprise and dual 750 W power supplies provide redundancy. The chassis supports up to four 3.5-inch SATA drive bays and maximum memory capacity reaches 7.68 TB.
Who it suits
This configuration fits organisations that need a dense two-socket platform for virtualisation, database or general compute workloads where 10 Gb networking and hardware RAID are required out of the box. Buyers who need more than four 3.5-inch drive bays or who require a different drive interface should look elsewhere. The fixed 1U height also limits expansion cards to low-profile slots.
Deciding specification
The four-bay 3.5-inch SATA chassis with a PERC H740P controller is the single spec that determines fit; it defines both the maximum number of spinning drives you can install and the RAID levels available without adding a second controller.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon Silver 4210 CPUs deliver 20 cores at 2.2GHz for multi-threaded workloads
- 64GB DDR4 ECC registered memory supports large datasets and virtualisation
- PERC H740P RAID controller enables hardware RAID across SATA drives
- Four 3.5-inch drive bays provide flexible high-capacity storage options
- iDRAC9 Enterprise licence gives full remote management and monitoring control
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 2.2GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 64GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 7.68TB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 20,00 |
| Storage Controller | Dell PERC H740P Controller |
| HDD Interface | SATA |
| GPU Type | Integrated Graphics |
| Remote Management | iDRAC9 - Enterprise License |
| Dimensions | 36 x 24 x 10 in |
| Weight | 40 |
Questions about this item
Will the R640's 3.5" bays accept the SATA drives I already use in older arrays?
Yes, the four 3.5" bays use SATA interfaces compatible with existing drives
How do I confirm the PERC H740P RAID controller is active after installation?
Check the controller BIOS during POST or verify arrays in iDRAC9 Enterprise after boot
What ships with the server and what must I source separately?
Includes 2x Xeon Silver 4210 CPUs, 64GB DDR4 ECC, PERC H740P, dual 750W supplies, 10Gb 2-port 562T adapter; drives and rails not included
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