DELL
DELL PowerEdge R640 4LFF Xeon Gold 6246R 3.4 GHz 64GB DDR4
1U rack server with a 3.4 GHz 16-core Xeon Gold 6246R, 64 GB DDR4, PERC H740P RAID controller and four 3.5-inch drive bays
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed3.4 GHz
- # of Processors Installed1
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size64GB
- 16-core Xeon Gold 6246R at 3.4 GHz for high single-thread speed
- 64 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large virtualised workloads
- Four 3.5" drive bays with PERC H740P RAID controller for flexible storage
- iDRAC9 Enterprise licence enables full remote server management
- Dual 750 W power supplies provide redundant power delivery
PowerEdge R640 4LFF single-socket server
The Dell PowerEdge R640 4LFF chassis arrives with one Xeon Gold 6246R processor running at 3.4 GHz and 64 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory. It targets organisations that need a dense 1U rack platform for virtualisation, database or general compute workloads and prefer to add their own 3.5-inch SATA drives. The PERC H740P RAID controller and dual 10 GbE 562T ports are factory-installed.
Thermals noise and power in normal use
Two 750 W R720 power supplies share the load and provide redundancy for the single 16-core CPU and memory population. The 1U form factor relies on high-speed internal fans to move air across the processor and DIMMs, so acoustic output is noticeable in quiet office environments. Power draw scales with drive count and workload intensity; the redundant supply design keeps the system running if one unit fails.
Bundled controller remote management and networking
The PERC H740P controller enables hardware RAID across up to four 3.5-inch bays without consuming a PCIe slot. iDRAC9 Enterprise licence gives full out-of-band management, virtual console and lifecycle automation from day one. The integrated 10 GbE 562T adapter delivers two high-speed network links for storage or migration traffic, reducing the need for additional NICs.
Highlights
- 16-core Xeon Gold 6246R at 3.4 GHz for high single-thread speed
- 64 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large virtualised workloads
- Four 3.5" drive bays with PERC H740P RAID controller for flexible storage
- iDRAC9 Enterprise licence enables full remote server management
- Dual 750 W power supplies provide redundant power delivery
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 3.4 GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 1 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 64GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 7.68TB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 48,00 |
| 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 3.5" drives into the 4LFF chassis and what step is often missed?
Slide each drive into the front bays until the latch clicks, then use the PERC H740P controller BIOS to create a virtual disk before the OS sees the volume.
Which component will need replacement first and what is its rated capacity?
The two 750W power supplies are the only field-replaceable units with moving parts; each delivers 750W and shares the load.
What thermal limit appears first during sustained 3.4 GHz operation?
The 16-core Xeon Gold 6246R will hit its TDP ceiling before the 750W supplies or iDRAC9 sensors report an over-temperature event.
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