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Dell PowerEdge R640 1U rack server front view with eight 2.5 inch drive bays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R640 8B SFF 48-Core 2x Xeon Platinum 8160 2.1GHz 512GB DDR4 H730P 8x 600GB SAS rack server

SKU CH-AAP8-X86RQ

48-core rack server with dual Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs, 512 GB DDR4, H730P controller and eight 600 GB SAS drives in a 2.5-inch chassis

  • TypeRackmount
  • LEDsPower, Ethernet, USB
  • CPU TypePlatinum 8160
  • CPU Speed2.10GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA3647
  • Number of CPU Cores24
  • 48 cores from dual Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs handle heavy virtualization workloads
  • 512 GB DDR4 memory supports dense VM deployments and data-intensive applications
  • Eight 2.5-inch bays populated with 600 GB SAS drives deliver fast, reliable storage
  • H730P RAID controller simplifies array configuration and ongoing storage management
  • 1 U rackmount form factor packs enterprise compute into minimal data-centre space

48-Core Rack Server for Virtualization

The Dell PowerEdge R640 is a 2U rackmount server built for business workloads such as virtualization, databases, backups and application hosting. It runs on two Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 processors, each with 24 cores at 2.10GHz, delivering 48 total cores for multi-threaded performance. The system includes 512GB of DDR4 memory to support multiple services and data-heavy applications. It is suited for IT teams deploying dense compute in standard racks.

Upgrade from Limited Core Count or Storage

This configuration replaces servers that lack the core density or fast local storage needed for consolidated virtual machines. The dual Platinum 8160 CPUs and 512GB RAM allow a significant jump in concurrent workloads, while eight 600GB 10K SAS drives on an H730P controller provide low-latency storage for operating systems and active data. The move is worth it when current hardware bottlenecks CPU threads or disk I/O during peak demand.

Check Rack Space, Power and Network Before Ordering

Verify that your rack has 2U of clearance and that power distribution can support the 60kg unit weight. Confirm the LGA3647 socket platform matches your infrastructure management tools and that SAS cabling matches the eight 2.5-inch drive bays. The integrated GPU and X710 network adapter handle basic video and Ethernet, but ensure your switch ports and cabling align with the onboard interfaces. No operating system is included.

Highlights

  • 48 cores from dual Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs handle heavy virtualization workloads
  • 512 GB DDR4 memory supports dense VM deployments and data-intensive applications
  • Eight 2.5-inch bays populated with 600 GB SAS drives deliver fast, reliable storage
  • H730P RAID controller simplifies array configuration and ongoing storage management
  • 1 U rackmount form factor packs enterprise compute into minimal data-centre space

Specifications

BrandDELL
TypeRackmount
LEDsPower, Ethernet, USB
CPU TypePlatinum 8160
CPU Speed2.10GHz
CPU SocketLGA3647
Number of CPU Cores24
# 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

What rack depth does the R640 8B SFF chassis require?

The 1U chassis fits a standard rack; allow enough depth for rear cable routing and front drive access.

Which step is often missed when installing the H730P controller?

Connect the controller to the system board and attach the SAS cables to the backplane before powering on.

When should the 600 GB SAS drives be replaced in a RAID array?

Replace a drive when the H730P reports a predictive failure or the drive status shows degraded.

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