DELL
DELL PowerEdge R640 8B 2x Xeon Silver 4114 64GB DDR4 H740P
A 1U rack server with dual Xeon Silver 4114 CPUs, 64 GB DDR4 and an H740P RAID controller, ready for virtualization or database workloads
- TypeRackmount
- LEDsPower, Ethernet, USB
- CPU TypeSilver 4114
- CPU Speed2.20GHz
- Number of CPU Cores10
- # of Processors Installed2
- Dual 10-core Xeon Silver 4114 CPUs deliver 40 threads for virtualization clusters
- 64GB DDR4 ECC memory scales to 1.5TB for memory-intensive workloads
- Eight 2.5-inch hot-swap bays with trays included let you choose capacity and drive type
- PERC H740P controller with 8GB cache simplifies RAID setup and daily management
- Dual 10GbE X540 plus quad 1GbE I350 ports provide high-throughput network connectivity
Dell PowerEdge R640 8B Server
This Dell PowerEdge R640 is a 1U rackmount server system built for business workloads such as virtualization, databases, and application hosting. It ships with dual Intel Xeon Silver 4114 processors delivering 20 cores at 2.20GHz and 64GB of DDR4 memory. The chassis provides 8 x 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays with trays included. A PERC H740P RAID controller with 8GB cache manages storage connectivity.
Suited For And Not Suited For
This configuration suits IT teams deploying virtualization clusters, private cloud infrastructure, or software-defined storage on a 12Gbps SAS platform. The dual 10-core CPUs and 64GB DDR4 support multiple virtual machines and data-heavy applications. Buyers who require GPU acceleration, more than two processor sockets, or memory capacity beyond 3TB should evaluate alternative platforms.
Deciding Specification
The installed 64GB DDR4 memory and dual Silver 4114 processors set the baseline for concurrent workloads. Memory scales to 3TB across DDR4 slots for future growth. The 8-bay 2.5-inch layout and H740P controller define the storage architecture. Dual 10GbE and quad 1GbE ports handle network traffic. This spec mix determines fit for virtualization density and database throughput.
Highlights
- Dual 10-core Xeon Silver 4114 CPUs deliver 40 threads for virtualization clusters
- 64GB DDR4 ECC memory scales to 1.5TB for memory-intensive workloads
- Eight 2.5-inch hot-swap bays with trays included let you choose capacity and drive type
- PERC H740P controller with 8GB cache simplifies RAID setup and daily management
- Dual 10GbE X540 plus quad 1GbE I350 ports provide high-throughput network connectivity
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Type | Rackmount |
| LEDs | Power, Ethernet, USB |
| CPU Type | Silver 4114 |
| CPU Speed | 2.20GHz |
| Number of CPU Cores | 10 |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 64GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 3TB |
| GPU Type | Integrated |
| Expansion Bays | 8B - 8x 2.5" |
| Operating System | No |
| Weight | 60 |
Questions about this item
What maintenance or replacement will the PERC H740P RAID controller and its cache module need over time?
The H740P controller includes an 8GB cache module with a backup power source; the cache battery or supercapacitor typically requires replacement after several years of continuous operation to preserve write-back caching integrity.
Which limit appears first when both 10GbE ports and all eight 2.5-inch drive bays run at full throughput?
The dual Silver 4114 CPUs provide 20 cores at 2.2GHz; sustained 12Gbps SAS traffic across eight drives plus dual 10GbE streams will saturate PCIe lanes and CPU I/O queues before individual drive or network interfaces reach their rated ceilings.
How much heat and power should I budget when the server runs virtualization workloads around the clock?
Dual 10-core Xeon Silver 4114 processors at 2.2GHz with 64GB DDR4 and a PERC H740P controller draw substantial power under constant load; the 1U chassis relies on high-speed redundant fans that increase airflow and audible noise as inlet temperature rises.
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