DELL
DELL PowerEdge R640 8B SFF 2x Xeon Platinum 8268 2.9GHz 48-Core 512GB DDR4 8x 1TB SATA SSD H730P
A rackmount server with dual Xeon Platinum 8268 CPUs providing 48 cores at 2.9GHz, 512GB DDR4 memory and eight 2.5-inch SATA SSDs totalling 8TB behind an H730P controller
- TypeRackmount
- LEDsPower, Ethernet, USB
- CPU TypePlatinum 8268
- CPU Speed2.90GHz
- CPU SocketLGA3647
- Number of CPU Cores20
- 48 CPU cores handle heavy virtualization workloads
- 512GB DDR4 memory supports many virtual machines
- 8TB total SATA SSD capacity stores OS and backups
- H730P controller simplifies storage management
- 9GHz Xeon Platinum processors deliver dependable performance
Built for business workloads
The Dell PowerEdge R640 8B SFF is a rackmount server system designed for file storage, virtualization, databases, backups and application hosting. Dual Intel Xeon Platinum 8268 processors running at 2.90GHz deliver 48 cores of compute capacity. 512GB of DDR4 memory supports multiple services and virtual machines simultaneously.
Suits virtualization and mixed workloads
This server suits organisations that need dense compute and local storage in a 2U form factor for business applications and virtualised environments. Buyers who need GPU acceleration or fibre-channel connectivity should look at alternative configurations because this unit relies on integrated graphics and the supplied H730P controller. The eight 2.5-inch bays are populated with SATA SSDs, limiting raw throughput to that interface.
Storage controller decides fit
The included H730P RAID controller manages the eight 1TB SATA SSDs and defines which RAID levels and drive types are supported. It connects to the system via PCIe and provides cache-backed write performance for the installed drives. Compatibility with other drive protocols or external enclosures depends on this specific controller model.
Highlights
- 48 CPU cores handle heavy virtualization workloads
- 512GB DDR4 memory supports many virtual machines
- 8TB total SATA SSD capacity stores OS and backups
- H730P controller simplifies storage management
- 9GHz Xeon Platinum processors deliver dependable performance
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Type | Rackmount |
| LEDs | Power, Ethernet, USB |
| CPU Type | Platinum 8268 |
| CPU Speed | 2.90GHz |
| CPU Socket | LGA3647 |
| 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 |
Questions about this item
Should I pick the 48-core Platinum 8268 configuration or a lower-core alternative for virtualization?
The dual Platinum 8268 CPUs deliver 48 cores at 2.9 GHz, giving dense thread capacity for running many virtual machines simultaneously.
How does the 512 GB DDR4 memory perform when the server is fully loaded with VMs?
512 GB DDR4 supports high VM density and large in-memory databases; the platform can expand to 3 TB if workloads grow beyond the installed amount.
What does the H730P controller cap for the eight 2.5-inch SATA SSDs?
The H730P manages RAID across the eight 2.5-inch bays, letting the 1 TB SATA SSDs operate at their native SATA throughput with hardware RAID acceleration.
Also in this aisle
People compared these
Same shelf, same checkout — eight coins and a 30-minute rate lock.



