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Silver 1U rack server with eight 2.5 inch drive bays and front panel LEDs

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R640 8B SFF 48-Core 2x Xeon Platinum 8268 2.9GHz 128GB DDR4 H730P X710 8x 600GB SAS rack server

SKU CH-PHE4-5A8A3

48-core dual Xeon Platinum 8268 rack server with 128GB DDR4, H730P controller and eight 600GB SAS drives

  • TypeWorkstation
  • LEDsPower, Ethernet, USB
  • CPU TypePlatinum 8268
  • CPU Speed2.90GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA2066
  • Number of CPU Cores6
  • 48 cores from dual Xeon Platinum 8268 CPUs handle heavy virtualization workloads
  • 128 GB DDR4 memory supports many simultaneous virtual machines and data-intensive apps
  • 8 × 600 GB 10 K SAS drives deliver fast storage for OS, apps and backups
  • H730P storage controller simplifies array setup and ongoing management
  • 1 U rack form factor with 8 × 2.5" bays fits dense data-centre deployments

DELL PowerEdge R640 48-core server

The DELL PowerEdge R640 is a 1U rack server built for business workloads such as virtualization, databases, file storage and application hosting. Two Intel Xeon Platinum 8268 processors deliver 48 cores at 2.90 GHz, and 128 GB of DDR4 memory supports multiple services and virtual machines. Eight 2.5-inch bays hold 600 GB 10K SAS drives managed by an H730P controller.

Suited for virtualisation and data workloads

This configuration suits organisations that need dense compute and local SAS storage for virtual machines, databases or backup targets. The integrated graphics and lack of GPU expansion slots make it unsuitable for buyers who require GPU acceleration. The two-processor limit means buyers who need more than two sockets must evaluate other platforms.

48 cores from dual Xeon Platinum 8268

The decisive specification is the 48 cores supplied by the dual Xeon Platinum 8268 CPUs, which set the throughput ceiling for virtualisation and database tasks. Memory can grow to 3 TB of DDR4, and the eight drive bays are limited to SAS devices. Buyers should verify that their workload fits within these core, memory and storage constraints.

Highlights

  • 48 cores from dual Xeon Platinum 8268 CPUs handle heavy virtualization workloads
  • 128 GB DDR4 memory supports many simultaneous virtual machines and data-intensive apps
  • 8 × 600 GB 10 K SAS drives deliver fast storage for OS, apps and backups
  • H730P storage controller simplifies array setup and ongoing management
  • 1 U rack form factor with 8 × 2.5" bays fits dense data-centre deployments

Specifications

BrandDELL
TypeWorkstation
LEDsPower, Ethernet, USB
CPU TypePlatinum 8268
CPU Speed2.90GHz
CPU SocketLGA2066
Number of CPU Cores6
# of Processors Installed2
MAX Processors2
Installed Memory Size128GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity3TB
GPU TypeIntegrated
Expansion Bays8B - 8x 2.5"
Operating SystemNo
Weight55

Questions about this item

How do I install the 2x Xeon Platinum 8268 processors into the LGA2066 sockets on this R640, and what step is often missed?

Align the notches, lower each CPU into its socket, close the retention lever, then apply thermal paste and attach the heatsinks before powering on.

What maintenance will the 8x 600GB SAS drives and H730P controller need over time?

Monitor SMART alerts, rebuild any degraded array from the controller BIOS, and replace a failed drive with another 600GB SAS unit to keep the array healthy.

Which limit appears first when the 48 cores run sustained workloads in the 1U chassis?

The 1U airflow path reaches its cooling capacity before the CPUs, DDR4 memory or SAS storage hit their own limits.

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