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Silver 1U rackmount server with eight 2.5-inch drive bays visible on the front panel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R640 8B SFF 48-Core 2x Xeon Platinum 8268 2.9GHz 256GB DDR4 8x 1TB SSD

SKU CH-A40F-95VJE

Rackmount server with dual 20-core Xeon Platinum 8268 CPUs, 256GB DDR4, and eight 1TB SATA SSDs

  • TypeRackmount
  • LEDsPower, Ethernet, USB
  • CPU TypePlatinum 8268
  • CPU Speed2.90GHz
  • Number of CPU Cores20
  • # of Processors Installed2
  • 48 cores handle parallel workloads with dual 2.9 GHz Xeon 8268 processors
  • 256 GB DDR4 memory supports dense virtualisation and data-heavy applications
  • Eight 1 TB SATA SSDs deliver 8 TB capacity for VMs and backups
  • H730P controller simplifies RAID setup and daily storage management
  • 1 U rackmount chassis fits standard 2.5" bays for space-efficient deployment

Dell PowerEdge R640 48-Core Server

The Dell PowerEdge R640 is a 1U rackmount server built for business workloads such as virtualization, databases, file storage, backups and application hosting. Two Intel Xeon Platinum 8268 processors deliver 48 total cores at 2.9 GHz, paired with 256 GB of DDR4 memory to support multiple services and virtual machines.

Installation and Common Issues

The unit arrives with BIOS configured, controllers set up, storage arrays built, drivers updated and the operating system installed when requested, so it is ready for rack mounting and cabling. Verify that your rack provides the correct rail kit and that power distribution matches the dual supply inputs, as missing rails or incompatible PDU connectors are the most frequent deployment delays.

Pre-Order Compatibility Checks

Confirm that your rack depth accommodates a 1U chassis and that you have sufficient 2.5-inch drive bays if you plan to expand beyond the eight installed SSDs. Ensure your network infrastructure can use the onboard X710 Ethernet ports and that any additional PCIe cards fit the available low-profile slots.

Highlights

  • 48 cores handle parallel workloads with dual 2.9 GHz Xeon 8268 processors
  • 256 GB DDR4 memory supports dense virtualisation and data-heavy applications
  • Eight 1 TB SATA SSDs deliver 8 TB capacity for VMs and backups
  • H730P controller simplifies RAID setup and daily storage management
  • 1 U rackmount chassis fits standard 2.5" bays for space-efficient deployment

Specifications

BrandDELL
TypeRackmount
LEDsPower, Ethernet, USB
CPU TypePlatinum 8268
CPU Speed2.90GHz
Number of CPU Cores20
# of Processors Installed2
MAX Processors2
Installed Memory Size256GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity3TB
GPU TypeIntegrated
Expansion Bays8B - 8x 2.5"
Operating SystemNo
Weight60

Questions about this item

How can I confirm the R640 is running correctly after installation?

Check the front-panel LEDs for power, Ethernet link activity and USB status; then enter the BIOS and verify both Xeon Platinum 8268 processors show 2.90 GHz, 20 cores each and that all 256 GB of DDR4 memory is detected.

What components ship with the server and what must I source myself?

The unit includes the chassis, dual Xeon Platinum 8268 CPUs, 256 GB DDR4 RAM, eight new 1 TB SATA SSDs, the H730P storage controller and an X710 network adapter; an operating system is not supplied.

Which drive capacity matches the listed configuration?

The specification calls for eight 1 TB SATA SSDs in the 2.5-inch bays, giving a total of 8 TB of solid-state storage.

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