DELL
DELL PowerEdge R640 8B SFF 48-Core 2x Xeon Platinum 8160 2.1GHz 128GB DDR4 H730P 8x 600GB SAS rack server
Dual Xeon Platinum 8160 2.1GHz rack server with 48 cores, 128GB DDR4 memory and eight 600GB SAS drives
- TypeRackmount
- LEDsPower, Ethernet, USB
- CPU TypePlatinum 8160
- CPU Speed2.10GHz
- Number of CPU Cores22
- # of Processors Installed2
- 48 cores from dual Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs handle heavy virtualization workloads
- 128GB DDR4 memory supports multiple virtual machines and data-intensive applications
- Eight 600GB 10K SAS drives deliver fast storage for databases and backups
- H730P controller simplifies RAID setup and ongoing storage management
- 5-inch 8-bay chassis fits dense rack deployments while saving space
Purpose-built virtualization server
The Dell PowerEdge R640 packs 48 cores across two Xeon Platinum 8160 processors running at 2.10GHz, with 128GB of DDR4 memory and eight 600GB SAS drives managed by an H730P controller. It is built for businesses that run multiple virtual machines, databases or application workloads on a single 1U rack platform.
Upgrade path from smaller dual-socket boxes
The jump makes sense when a current server hits core-count or memory limits while running mixed virtualization and storage workloads. The 48-core total and 128GB installed memory remove the need to spread those tasks across several older nodes, and the eight 2.5-inch bays are already populated with 10K SAS drives for immediate capacity.
Sustained load behaviour
Under continuous multi-threaded demand the dual Platinum 8160 CPUs maintain their 2.10GHz base frequency across all 22 cores per socket, while the H730P controller keeps write latency steady for database and backup streams. The integrated GPU handles console output only, so compute resources stay focused on the virtualization layer.
Highlights
- 48 cores from dual Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs handle heavy virtualization workloads
- 128GB DDR4 memory supports multiple virtual machines and data-intensive applications
- Eight 600GB 10K SAS drives deliver fast storage for databases and backups
- H730P controller simplifies RAID setup and ongoing storage management
- 5-inch 8-bay chassis fits dense rack deployments while saving space
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Type | Rackmount |
| LEDs | Power, Ethernet, USB |
| CPU Type | Platinum 8160 |
| CPU Speed | 2.10GHz |
| Number of CPU Cores | 22 |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 128GB |
| 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
What front drive bay configuration does the R640 8B SFF chassis provide for the 8x 600GB SAS drives?
The chassis has eight 2.5-inch front bays that hold the eight 600GB SAS hard drives included with the server.
How is the H730P storage controller installed and what step is often missed during array setup?
The H730P controller installs in a dedicated internal slot; the step often missed is building the RAID array in the controller BIOS before installing the operating system.
What memory type and maximum capacity should be planned for future upgrades on this R640?
The server uses DDR4 memory and supports a maximum of 3TB across its DIMM slots.
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