DELL
DELL PowerEdge R640 8B SFF 2x Xeon Gold 6154 3.0GHz 512GB DDR4 H730P X710
A 36-core rack server with dual Xeon Gold 6154 CPUs, 512GB DDR4 memory, H730P controller, X710 networking and eight 2.5-inch drive bays
- TypeRackmount
- LEDsPower, Ethernet, USB
- CPU TypeGold 6154
- CPU Speed3.00GHz
- Number of CPU Cores20
- # of Processors Installed2
- 36 cores from dual Xeon Gold 6154 CPUs power demanding virtualization workloads
- 512 GB DDR4 memory supports many simultaneous virtual machines and data-heavy apps
- H730P RAID controller manages up to eight 2.5″ drive bays for flexible storage
- 1U rackmount design with rails and bezel fits standard server cabinets
- Integrated X710 network controller delivers high-throughput connectivity for business traffic
DELL PowerEdge R640 8-Bay Server
The DELL PowerEdge R640 is a 2U rackmount server built for business workloads such as virtualization, databases, and application hosting. It ships with two Intel Xeon Gold 6154 processors, each running at 3.0GHz with 20 cores, totalling 36 cores for multi-threaded performance. The system includes 512GB of DDR4 memory to support multiple virtual machines and data-heavy applications. This configuration suits IT departments needing a dense, rack-ready compute platform.
Build Quality and Connectors
The chassis provides eight 2.5-inch drive bays and ships with hot-swap trays, rack rails, and a front bezel for immediate rack integration. An H730P storage controller is installed to manage RAID arrays across the populated bays. Front-facing LEDs indicate power, Ethernet, and USB status for quick diagnostics. The 60-unit weight reflects a sturdy steel construction designed for continuous data-centre operation.
Practical Limits of the Platform
Maximum memory capacity reaches 3TB across the available DIMM slots, allowing significant expansion beyond the installed 512GB. The dual-socket board supports a maximum of two processors, so CPU scaling ends with the current pair. Storage drives are not included, requiring separate purchase of compatible 2.5-inch media. Integrated graphics handle basic console output only, limiting use cases to headless or remote-managed deployments.
Highlights
- 36 cores from dual Xeon Gold 6154 CPUs power demanding virtualization workloads
- 512 GB DDR4 memory supports many simultaneous virtual machines and data-heavy apps
- H730P RAID controller manages up to eight 2.5″ drive bays for flexible storage
- 1U rackmount design with rails and bezel fits standard server cabinets
- Integrated X710 network controller delivers high-throughput connectivity for business traffic
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Type | Rackmount |
| LEDs | Power, Ethernet, USB |
| CPU Type | Gold 6154 |
| CPU Speed | 3.00GHz |
| Number of CPU Cores | 20 |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 512GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 3TB |
| GPU Type | Integrated |
| Expansion Bays | 8B - 8x 2.5" |
| Operating System | No |
| Weight | 60 |
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