DELL
Dell PowerEdge R640 8x 2.5" 48-Core 2x Xeon Platinum 8160 2.1GHz 256GB DDR4 H730P 8x 600GB SAS
Rackmount server with 48 cores across two Xeon Platinum 8160 processors at 2.1GHz, 256GB DDR4, H730P controller and eight 600GB SAS drives
- TypeRackmount
- LEDsPower, Ethernet, USB
- CPU TypePlatinum 8160
- CPU Speed2.10GHz
- CPU SocketLGA3647
- Number of CPU Cores20
- 48-core Xeon Platinum 8160 handles virtualization and database workloads
- 256GB DDR4 memory supports multiple virtual machines and data-heavy applications
- 8x 600GB 10K SAS drives store operating systems, applications and backups
- H730P storage controller simplifies setup and day-to-day management
- 5" 8-bay rackmount chassis fits dense data-centre deployments
Dense virtualisation server
The Dell PowerEdge R640 is a 1U rackmount server populated with two Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 processors. Each CPU delivers 20 cores at 2.10GHz, totalling 48 cores for the system. It ships with 256GB of DDR4 memory and a PERC H730P storage controller managing eight 600GB 10K SAS drives in the front 2.5-inch bays. This configuration targets virtualisation, database and business-application workloads.
Suited for multi-tenant VM clusters
Organisations running dense virtual machine clusters, file storage or backup repositories will find the core count and memory capacity appropriate. The eight-bay SAS layout supports local redundancy without external enclosures. Buyers who require GPU acceleration, all-flash arrays, or larger memory footprints beyond the installed 256GB should evaluate alternative platforms. Builders needing more than two processor sockets or PCIe add-in cards beyond the riser capacity are also outside the design envelope.
Max memory ceiling of 3TB
The platform supports up to 3TB of DDR4 across its DIMM slots, so the installed 256GB leaves substantial headroom for future growth. This single limit determines whether the chassis can absorb workload expansion without a hardware replacement.
Highlights
- 48-core Xeon Platinum 8160 handles virtualization and database workloads
- 256GB DDR4 memory supports multiple virtual machines and data-heavy applications
- 8x 600GB 10K SAS drives store operating systems, applications and backups
- H730P storage controller simplifies setup and day-to-day management
- 5" 8-bay rackmount chassis fits dense data-centre deployments
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Type | Rackmount |
| LEDs | Power, Ethernet, USB |
| CPU Type | Platinum 8160 |
| CPU Speed | 2.10GHz |
| CPU Socket | LGA3647 |
| Number of CPU Cores | 20 |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 256GB |
| 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
How do I install the H730P controller and what step is often missed?
Seat the H730P in its dedicated internal slot, connect the SAS cables to the backplane, then run the controller BIOS utility to create the virtual disk before installing an operating system.
Which components will need replacement first under continuous operation?
The eight 600 GB 10K SAS drives and the system fans are the primary wear items; DDR4 memory and the two Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs have no scheduled replacement interval.
What limit appears first when the server runs sustained heavy workloads?
Thermal limits on the dual 20-core Xeon Platinum 8160 processors at 2.1 GHz typically throttle before the 256 GB DDR4 memory or H730P controller reach capacity.
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