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Black 1U rack server with eight 2.5 inch drive bays and front status LEDs

DELL

Dell PowerEdge R640 8B SFF 2x Xeon Platinum 8160 2.1GHz 512GB DDR4 8x 1.2TB SAS rack server

SKU CH-C6FQ-8PHWP

A 1U rack server with dual Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs, 512GB DDR4 memory and eight 1.2TB SAS drives for virtualization and database workloads

  • TypeWorkstation
  • LEDsPower, Ethernet, USB
  • CPU TypePlatinum 8160
  • CPU Speed2.10GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA3647
  • Number of CPU Cores14
  • 48 cores power virtualization and database workloads
  • 512 GB DDR4 memory supports dense VM deployments
  • 8 × 1.2 TB SAS drives deliver fast bulk storage
  • H730P controller simplifies RAID setup and management
  • Dual Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs provide 2.1 GHz base frequency

Dell PowerEdge R640 8-bay rack server

This 1U Dell PowerEdge R640 holds two Xeon Platinum 8160 processors and 512 GB of DDR4 memory. Eight 2.5-inch bays are populated with 1.2 TB SAS drives managed by an H730P controller. The system targets virtualization, database and application-hosting workloads.

Replaces older dual-socket 1U servers

Moving from a platform with fewer than 48 total cores or less DDR4 capacity makes sense when consolidation ratios or memory-heavy workloads demand more threads and RAM. The jump is worth it when current hosts run near CPU or memory limits during peak virtual-machine density.

Check rack depth and power before ordering

Verify that the cabinet accommodates the server depth and that the PDU delivers the required connectors for dual power supplies. Confirm the H730P RAID configuration matches the desired redundancy level and that the X550-T4 network ports suit the existing switch infrastructure.

Highlights

  • 48 cores power virtualization and database workloads
  • 512 GB DDR4 memory supports dense VM deployments
  • 8 × 1.2 TB SAS drives deliver fast bulk storage
  • H730P controller simplifies RAID setup and management
  • Dual Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs provide 2.1 GHz base frequency

Specifications

BrandDELL
TypeWorkstation
LEDsPower, Ethernet, USB
CPU TypePlatinum 8160
CPU Speed2.10GHz
CPU SocketLGA3647
Number of CPU Cores14
# of Processors Installed2
MAX Processors2
Installed Memory Size512GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity3TB
GPU TypeIntegrated
Expansion Bays8B - 8x 2.5"
Operating SystemNo
Weight55

Questions about this item

What are the drive bay dimensions for the 8-bay SFF chassis?

The chassis provides eight 2.5-inch drive bays for SAS hard drives.

Which storage controller is included and what cabling step is often missed?

The H730P controller is installed; connect its SAS cables to the backplane before powering on.

What drive replacement will be needed when the 1.2 TB SAS disks reach end of life?

Replace with 2.5-inch SAS hard drives compatible with the H730P controller.

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