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DELL PowerEdge R640 8B SFF 2x Xeon Gold 6148 2.40GHz 20-Core 256GB DDR4 8x 1TB SSD H730P RAID X550 Bezel Rails
Dual 20-core Xeon Gold 6148 CPUs at 2.40 GHz, 256 GB DDR4, eight 1 TB SSDs on an H730P RAID controller, X550 networking, rack rails and bezel in a 1U chassis
- TypeRackmount
- LEDsPower, Ethernet, USB
- CPU TypeGold 6148
- CPU Speed2.40GHz
- CPU SocketLGA3647
- Number of CPU Cores20
- Dual Xeon Gold 6148 CPUs deliver 40 total cores for heavy virtualization workloads
- 256GB DDR4 memory supports dense VM consolidation and large datasets
- Eight 1TB Samsung SSDs provide high-capacity flash storage for databases and backups
- H730P RAID controller enables hardware RAID with cache for data protection
- X550 network adapter plus rails and bezel create a rack-ready server
DELL PowerEdge R640 8-Bay Rack Server
The DELL PowerEdge R640 is a 2U rackmount server system built for business workloads such as virtualization, databases, file storage, backups and application hosting. It arrives with two Intel Xeon Gold 6148 processors and 256GB of DDR4 memory installed. The 8-bay 2.5-inch drive configuration is ready for immediate deployment.
Dual Xeon Gold 6148 Thermals and Power
Two 20-core Xeon Gold 6148 CPUs running at 2.40GHz provide dependable performance for multi-service environments. The rackmount chassis manages airflow across both processors and the memory population. Integrated GPU output handles basic display needs without adding discrete card heat or power draw.
8x 1TB SSD with H730P RAID Controller
Eight new 1TB Samsung SSDs connect through the included H730P storage controller for RAID flexibility. This capacity supports operating systems, virtual machines, applications and business data in a single chassis. Buyers needing more than eight drive bays or a different controller interface should consider other platforms.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon Gold 6148 CPUs deliver 40 total cores for heavy virtualization workloads
- 256GB DDR4 memory supports dense VM consolidation and large datasets
- Eight 1TB Samsung SSDs provide high-capacity flash storage for databases and backups
- H730P RAID controller enables hardware RAID with cache for data protection
- X550 network adapter plus rails and bezel create a rack-ready server
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Type | Rackmount |
| LEDs | Power, Ethernet, USB |
| CPU Type | Gold 6148 |
| CPU Speed | 2.40GHz |
| CPU Socket | LGA3647 |
| Number of CPU Cores | 20 |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 256GB |
| 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
How do I install the Dell PowerEdge R640 into a rack, and what step is often missed?
Mount the included rails in the rack, slide the server into the rails, and secure it with the front bezel. The step often missed is clicking the bezel into place to lock the chassis and keep airflow aligned.
Which component in this Dell PowerEdge R640 will need replacement first after long-term operation?
The H730P RAID controller cache battery is the part most likely to require replacement after extended continuous use.
What limit appears first when the Dell PowerEdge R640 runs sustained heavy workloads?
Thermal throttling of the two Xeon Gold 6148 processors is the first limit reached under sustained heavy workloads.
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