DELL
DELL PowerEdge R640 4LFF Xeon Gold 6226 2.7GHz 12C 64GB DDR4
A 1U rack server with four 3.5-inch drive bays, one Xeon Gold 6226 2.7GHz 12-core processor and 64GB DDR4 memory
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.7GHz
- # of Processors Installed1
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size64GB
- 12-core Xeon Gold 6226 at 2.7 GHz for demanding workloads
- 64 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large datasets
- PERC H740P RAID controller protects data integrity
- Four 3.5" drive bays allow high-capacity storage
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote server management
Dell PowerEdge R640 4LFF Server
The Dell PowerEdge R640 is a 1U rack-mount server system equipped with one Intel Xeon Gold 6226 processor running at 2.7 GHz with 12 cores and 19.25 MB cache. It includes 64 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory and a Dell PERC H740P RAID controller. The chassis supports up to four 3.5-inch SATA drive bays and ships without installed drives. Remote management is provided by iDRAC9 with an Enterprise license, and dual 750 W power supplies are fitted.
Suited for dense storage workloads
This configuration suits deployments that need a compact 1U footprint with four large-form-factor drive bays and hardware RAID. The single-socket design leaves a second processor socket open for future expansion up to two CPUs. Buyers who require more than four drive bays, a different drive form factor, or a fully populated dual-socket platform from day one should evaluate other chassis options.
Four 3.5-inch SATA bays with PERC H740P
The defining specification is the 4LFF chassis that accepts up to four 3.5-inch SATA drives behind the PERC H740P controller. This bay count and controller combination determines whether the server can meet your storage density and RAID requirements before you configure drives or add a second processor.
Highlights
- 12-core Xeon Gold 6226 at 2.7 GHz for demanding workloads
- 64 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large datasets
- PERC H740P RAID controller protects data integrity
- Four 3.5" drive bays allow high-capacity storage
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote server management
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 2.7GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 1 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 64GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 7.68TB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 4,00 |
| 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
How do I install the Xeon Gold 6226 processor into the R640 and which step is often missed?
Align the processor notches with the socket keys, lower it gently, and close the retention lever; the step often missed is applying the thermal paste evenly before seating the heatsink.
What maintenance will the PERC H740P RAID controller and DDR4 memory need over time?
The PERC H740P firmware should be updated periodically and its battery-backed cache module replaced every few years; DDR4 ECC modules require no routine maintenance unless a memory error is logged.
What limit appears first when the R640 runs sustained workloads with dual 750 W power supplies?
The thermal envelope of the 1U chassis typically becomes the limiting factor before the 750 W power supplies reach capacity under continuous full-load operation.
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