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Black 1U rack server with eight 2.5 inch hot-plug drive bays visible on the front bezel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R640 rack server dual Xeon Bronze 3106 1.7GHz 16GB DDR4 H730 8x 2.5

SKU CH-8PNN-J2WP9

1U rack server with dual Xeon Bronze 3106 processors, 16GB DDR4, H730 RAID controller and eight 2.5-inch hot-plug bays for virtualisation workloads

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height1U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeDual Intel Xeon
  • MAX Processors2
  • ChipsetIntel C620

Installed Memory Size 16GB

  • Dual Xeon Bronze 3106 at 1.7GHz powers virtualization workloads
  • 16GB DDR4 supports multiple virtual machines and services
  • H730 controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 data protection
  • Eight 2.5-inch hot-plug bays allow drive changes without downtime
  • Redundant 750W power supplies keep the server running during failures

Target workloads

This Dell PowerEdge R640 is a 1U rack server equipped with dual Intel Xeon Bronze 3106 eight-core processors at 1.7GHz and 16GB of DDR4 memory. It includes a Perc H730 storage controller supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60. The chassis provides eight hot-plug 2.5-inch drive bays for SAS or SATA media. Dual 750W redundant power supplies and an iDRAC9 remote management module are fitted.

Fit and alternatives

The configuration suits organisations deploying file storage, virtualization, databases or application hosting where moderate compute density and internal storage flexibility are required. The 24 DIMM slots allow memory expansion up to the platform maximum. Buyers who need higher single-thread performance, integrated 10GbE networking or GPU acceleration should evaluate other platforms.

Deciding specification

The installed 16GB of DDR4 memory and the Bronze 3106 processor pair define the baseline capacity for virtual machines and concurrent services. Memory can be increased across 24 slots using registered ECC DDR4 modules up to 2666MT/s, but the CPU choice fixes the core count and clock speed. Confirm that this memory footprint and processor tier match the workload before purchase.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Bronze 3106 at 1.7GHz powers virtualization workloads
  • 16GB DDR4 supports multiple virtual machines and services
  • H730 controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 data protection
  • Eight 2.5-inch hot-plug bays allow drive changes without downtime
  • Redundant 750W power supplies keep the server running during failures

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge
ModelPowerEdge R640
TypeRack
Rack Height1U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeDual Intel Xeon
MAX Processors2
ChipsetIntel C620
Installed Memory Size16GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity16GB
Memory Features24 DIMM slots, 12 per processor. (4GB/8GB/16GB/32GB/64GB/128GB DDR4 up to 2400MT/s, actual memory speed dependent on the processor capability)
Number of Memory Slots24
Storage ControllerDell Perc H730 2GB Controller
SSD (Installed)No
Raid LevelRAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
Max HDD Capacity64TB
Media DrivesNo
GPU TypeMatrox G200
Video Memory8MB
Remote ManagementiDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller, iDRAC9 Express (default). Optional: iDRAC9 Enterprise (upgrade).
LAN Ports4 x Ports
Expansion SlotsPCIe: 3 x Gen3 slots all x16
Operating SystemNo
Compatible/Certified OS0
Weight70.0000LBS

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Questions about this item

How loud and hot does the R640 get when both Xeon Bronze 3106 CPUs run at 1.7GHz all day?

Dual 750W redundant supplies and hot-swap fans keep the 1U chassis cool under sustained load; the Bronze 3106 has a modest thermal design so fan noise stays at typical rack-server levels.

Which drives and caddies do I need to add before the H730 controller can present storage?

The server ships with eight empty 2.5-inch hot-plug bays; you must supply SAS or SATA drives and matching Dell caddies for the H730 to build RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 volumes.

Will my existing PCIe Gen3 x16 cards fit the three slots alongside the Matrox G200 graphics?

Yes — three full-length Gen3 x16 slots are free for add-in cards, and the onboard Matrox G200 uses no PCIe slot, so older Gen3 adapters install without conflict.

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