DELL
DELL PowerEdge R640 SFF 2× Xeon Gold 6146 3.20GHz 96GB DDR4 4×1.92TB 2×960GB SSD H740P rack server
Rackmount server with dual 12-core Xeon Gold 6146 CPUs at 3.20GHz, 96GB DDR4, six SSDs and an H740P controller
- TypeRackmount
- LEDsPower, Ethernet, USB
- CPU TypeGold 6146
- CPU Speed3.20GHz
- Number of CPU Cores12
- Installed Memory Size96GB
- Dual Xeon Gold 6146 at 3.20GHz powers demanding virtualization
- 12 cores per processor handle parallel workloads efficiently
- 96GB DDR4 memory supports multiple virtual machines
- 10 drive bays accept 2.5" storage for flexible capacity
- H740P controller simplifies array setup and management
Purpose-built rack server
The Dell PowerEdge R640 SFF arrives as a complete 1U rackmount system with dual Xeon Gold 6146 processors at 3.20GHz and 96GB of DDR4 memory. It targets IT teams that need a ready-to-deploy platform for virtualization, databases, file storage, backup workloads and application hosting without assembling components separately.
Storage layout and expansion
Ten 2.5-inch drive bays are populated with four 1.92TB drives and two 960GB SSDs, leaving four bays free for future growth. An integrated H740P controller manages the array configuration, so the server can boot from the SSD pair while the larger drives handle bulk data or virtual-machine images.
Sustained operation
The dual 12-core CPUs and 96GB memory pool are designed to maintain throughput across many concurrent virtual machines or database threads over long periods. With no operating system installed, the hardware is ready for a hypervisor or bare-metal OS that can keep all cores fed continuously.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon Gold 6146 at 3.20GHz powers demanding virtualization
- 12 cores per processor handle parallel workloads efficiently
- 96GB DDR4 memory supports multiple virtual machines
- 10 drive bays accept 2.5" storage for flexible capacity
- H740P controller simplifies array setup and management
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Type | Rackmount |
| LEDs | Power, Ethernet, USB |
| CPU Type | Gold 6146 |
| CPU Speed | 3.20GHz |
| Number of CPU Cores | 12 |
| Installed Memory Size | 96GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 3TB |
| GPU Type | Integrated |
| Expansion Bays | 10B - 10x 2.5" |
| Operating System | No |
| Weight | 60 |
Questions about this item
What thermal or power limit appears first when both Xeon Gold 6146 CPUs run at 3.20 GHz under sustained load?
The system relies on its integrated cooling and the H740P controller to manage heat from the 12‑core processors and ten 2.5‑inch drives during continuous operation.
How much noise and heat should I expect from the R640 when it runs all day with ten 2.5‑inch bays populated?
Dual 3.20 GHz Xeon Gold 6146 CPUs and ten drive bays generate noticeable fan noise and warm exhaust air under full load.
Which rails, cables or PDUs must I already have to install this 1U rack server?
Standard 1U rack rails, IEC power cords and network patch cables are required; the server includes the H740P controller and all drive carriers.
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