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Dell PowerEdge R640 1U rack server with eight 2.5-inch drive bays and front bezel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R640 8B SFF 36-Core 2x Xeon Gold 6154 3.0GHz 512GB DDR4 rack server

SKU CH-9GVT-V1SXS

Dual Xeon Gold 6154 processors deliver 36 cores at 3.0GHz with 512GB DDR4 in an 8-bay 2.5" rackmount server ready for virtualization and databases

  • TypeRackmount
  • LEDsPower, Ethernet, USB
  • CPU TypeGold 6154
  • CPU Speed3.00GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA3647
  • Number of CPU Cores20
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6154 CPUs deliver 36 cores for heavy virtualization workloads
  • 512GB DDR4 memory supports dense VM deployments and data-intensive applications
  • Eight 2.5-inch drive bays let you choose capacity and drive type
  • H730P controller plus rails and bezel provide a rack-ready configuration
  • 0GHz base clock ensures responsive performance for databases and backups

36-Core Xeon Gold 6154 Rack Server

The Dell PowerEdge R640 is a 1U rackmount server system designed for business workloads such as virtualization, databases, and application hosting. It ships with two Intel Xeon Gold 6154 processors running at 3.0GHz, delivering 36 total cores for parallel processing tasks. The unit includes 512GB of DDR4 memory and an H730P storage controller for RAID management. Rails and a front bezel are also included for immediate rack deployment.

Suited for Virtualization, Not for GPU Compute

This server suits IT teams building on-premise virtualization clusters, database hosts, or file storage nodes that need high core counts and large memory capacity in a 1U form factor. The eight 2.5-inch drive bays allow flexible storage configurations using the included H730P controller. Buyers who need dedicated GPU acceleration for AI training, rendering, or VDI workloads should look elsewhere, as only integrated graphics are present. The system also ships without an operating system or storage drives installed.

512GB DDR4 Memory Capacity

The installed 512GB of DDR4 memory is the key specification determining fit for memory-intensive applications such as large virtual machine fleets or in-memory databases. The platform supports up to 3TB maximum capacity across its DIMM slots, allowing future expansion if workloads grow. Memory operates in DDR4 format only; other generations are not compatible with the LGA3647 platform. Verify your application memory requirements against the 512GB baseline before purchasing.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Gold 6154 CPUs deliver 36 cores for heavy virtualization workloads
  • 512GB DDR4 memory supports dense VM deployments and data-intensive applications
  • Eight 2.5-inch drive bays let you choose capacity and drive type
  • H730P controller plus rails and bezel provide a rack-ready configuration
  • 0GHz base clock ensures responsive performance for databases and backups

Specifications

BrandDELL
TypeRackmount
LEDsPower, Ethernet, USB
CPU TypeGold 6154
CPU Speed3.00GHz
CPU SocketLGA3647
Number of CPU Cores20
# of Processors Installed2
MAX Processors2
Installed Memory Size512GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity3TB
GPU TypeIntegrated
Expansion Bays8B - 8x 2.5"
Operating SystemNo
Weight60

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 8-bay 2.5-inch configuration or a different bay count for my storage needs?

The server ships with eight 2.5-inch drive bays and no drives installed, so you can populate them with the capacity and drive type that best fit your workload.

What does the 36-core total mean for actual virtualization performance?

Two Xeon Gold 6154 processors provide 36 cores at 3.0 GHz, giving strong multi-threaded throughput for running many virtual machines or containers simultaneously.

How does the H730P controller limit drive speed in practice?

The included H730P RAID controller manages the eight 2.5-inch bays, and its onboard processor and cache determine the maximum sustained throughput for the installed drives.

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