DELL
Dell PowerEdge R640 8x 2.5" 48-Core 2x Xeon Platinum 8268 2.9GHz 512GB DDR4 H730P X710 8x 600GB SAS
Eight-bay rack server with dual 22-core Xeon Platinum 8268 CPUs, 512GB DDR4, H730P controller and eight 600GB SAS drives
- TypeRackmount
- LEDsPower, Ethernet, USB
- CPU TypePlatinum 8268
- CPU Speed2.90GHz
- CPU SocketLGA3647
- Number of CPU Cores22
- Dual Xeon Platinum 8268 CPUs deliver 48 cores for heavy virtualization workloads
- 512GB DDR4 memory supports dense VM consolidation and large datasets
- Eight 600GB 10K SAS drives provide fast storage for databases and backups
- H730P RAID controller simplifies array management and data protection
- 5-inch 8-bay rackmount chassis fits standard 1U data-centre racks
Dell PowerEdge R640 48-Core Virtualization Server
The Dell PowerEdge R640 is a 1U rackmount server designed for business workloads including virtualization, databases, file storage and application hosting. Two Intel Xeon Platinum 8268 processors deliver 48 total cores at 2.90GHz each, supported by 512GB of DDR4 memory. The system ships with eight 600GB 10K SAS hard drives and an H730P storage controller.
Suited for multi-service virtualization
This configuration fits organizations running multiple virtual machines, business databases or backup workloads that benefit from high core counts and large memory capacity. Buyers who require GPU acceleration, more than eight drive bays or a different drive interface should evaluate other platforms. The integrated GPU covers basic display output only.
Eight 2.5-inch SAS bays with H730P controller
Storage is provided through eight 2.5-inch bays populated with 600GB 10K SAS drives managed by the H730P controller. The chassis does not support additional internal drive bays beyond these eight slots. Maximum memory capacity reaches 3TB across the available DIMM slots.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon Platinum 8268 CPUs deliver 48 cores for heavy virtualization workloads
- 512GB DDR4 memory supports dense VM consolidation and large datasets
- Eight 600GB 10K SAS drives provide fast storage for databases and backups
- H730P RAID controller simplifies array management and data protection
- 5-inch 8-bay rackmount chassis fits standard 1U data-centre racks
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Type | Rackmount |
| LEDs | Power, Ethernet, USB |
| CPU Type | Platinum 8268 |
| CPU Speed | 2.90GHz |
| CPU Socket | LGA3647 |
| Number of CPU Cores | 22 |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 512GB |
| 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 does the 48-core count mean for virtualization workloads on this server?
With two Xeon Platinum 8268 processors, each providing 22 cores, the 48 total cores let you run many virtual machines simultaneously while keeping latency low for database and application hosting.
How does the H730P controller limit the 8x 600GB SAS drives in practice?
The H730P manages the eight 2.5-inch SAS drives at 6Gb/s, so the array’s throughput is capped by the controller and the 10K spindle speed rather than the drive interface alone.
What rack depth and rails does the 1U chassis need to mount securely?
The 1U rackmount chassis requires a standard four-post rack with compatible sliding rails; the unit weighs 60 kg, so ensure the rack and rails are rated for that load.
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