DELL
DELL PowerEdge R640 4LFF Xeon Silver 4216 2.1GHz 32GB DDR4 No Drive
Rack server with four 3.5-inch drive bays, a 16-core Xeon Silver 4216 at 2.1GHz and 32GB DDR4 ECC memory
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.1GHz
- # of Processors Installed1
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size32GB
- 16-core Xeon Silver 4216 at 2.1 GHz for multi-threaded throughput
- 32 GB DDR4 ECC registered memory for data integrity
- PERC H740P RAID controller enables hardware RAID arrays
- Four 3.5-inch drive bays ready for SATA storage expansion
- iDRAC9 Enterprise licence provides full remote management control
PowerEdge R640 4LFF chassis
The Dell PowerEdge R640 is a 1U rack-mount server built for compute-dense workloads. It ships with one Intel Xeon Silver 4216 processor at 2.1GHz and 32GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory. The 4LFF chassis supports up to four 3.5-inch SATA drives for local storage.
PERC H740P RAID controller upgrade
The installed PERC H740P controller replaces entry-level RAID cards and adds hardware RAID with 8GB cache for mixed read-write workloads. The jump is worth it when you need data protection across multiple drives or plan to run virtualisation clusters that demand consistent IOPS.
Tool-less rail installation and firmware sync
The server slides into standard square-hole racks using tool-less rails that lock with a thumb screw. Common issues are mismatched rail depth in shallow cabinets and iDRAC9 network settings that require a dedicated management VLAN before first boot.
Highlights
- 16-core Xeon Silver 4216 at 2.1 GHz for multi-threaded throughput
- 32 GB DDR4 ECC registered memory for data integrity
- PERC H740P RAID controller enables hardware RAID arrays
- Four 3.5-inch drive bays ready for SATA storage expansion
- iDRAC9 Enterprise licence provides full remote management control
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 2.1GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 1 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 32GB |
| 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
What rack depth does the 36 x 24 x 10 in chassis need for mounting?
The server measures 36 inches deep, so the rack must provide at least that much usable depth plus cable clearance behind the rear panel.
Which step is often missed when seating the PERC H740P controller during installation?
The controller must be fully pressed into its dedicated slot until the retention latch clicks; a partial seat will prevent the system from detecting the drives.
What memory specification must replacement modules match for the 32GB DDR4 configuration?
Replacement modules must be DDR4 ECC registered DIMMs; mixing unbuffered or non-ECC memory will cause boot errors.
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