DELL
DELL PowerEdge R640 SFF 2x Xeon Gold 6146 3.20GHz 12C 96GB DDR4 5x 512GB SSD H740P Bezel
A 1U rack server with dual 12-core Xeon Gold 6146 CPUs at 3.20GHz, 96GB DDR4, five 512GB SSDs on an H740P controller, and ten 2.5-inch bays
- TypeRackmount
- LEDsPower, Ethernet, USB
- CPU TypeGold 6146
- CPU Speed3.20GHz
- Number of CPU Cores12
- Installed Memory Size96GB
- Dual Xeon Gold 6146 CPUs at 3.20GHz power virtualization and database workloads
- 12 cores per processor provide strong multi-threaded performance for business applications
- 96GB DDR4 memory supports multiple virtual machines and data-heavy services
- 5x 512GB SSDs with H740P controller deliver storage for OS, apps and backups
- 10-bay 2.5-inch SFF chassis fits dense rack deployments with front bezel
Built for virtualization and databases
The Dell PowerEdge R640 SFF is a rackmount server system designed for business workloads such as file storage, virtualization, databases, backups and application hosting. Two Intel Xeon Gold 6146 processors running at 3.20GHz with twelve cores each provide dependable performance for multi-threaded applications and data-intensive tasks. Ninety-six gigabytes of DDR4 memory supports multiple services and virtual machines simultaneously. Five 512GB SSDs offer storage capacity for operating systems, applications and business data.
Limited to ten 2.5-inch drive bays
The chassis provides ten 2.5-inch expansion bays, of which five are populated with the included solid-state drives. This physical limit constrains total internal storage expansion without external enclosures or JBODs. The integrated H740P storage controller manages the installed drives and any additions within the available bays. Integrated graphics handle basic display output only, so the platform is not suited for GPU-accelerated workloads or graphical workstations.
Replaces older single-socket or lower-core servers
This dual-socket configuration upgrades environments previously running on single-processor systems or platforms with fewer cores per CPU, delivering higher thread counts for consolidation. The jump is worthwhile when current hardware cannot sustain the required virtual machine density or database concurrency. Buyers who need more than ten internal drives or require discrete GPU compute should evaluate alternative form factors. The included front bezel and pre-configured controller deliver a rack-ready unit for immediate deployment.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon Gold 6146 CPUs at 3.20GHz power virtualization and database workloads
- 12 cores per processor provide strong multi-threaded performance for business applications
- 96GB DDR4 memory supports multiple virtual machines and data-heavy services
- 5x 512GB SSDs with H740P controller deliver storage for OS, apps and backups
- 10-bay 2.5-inch SFF chassis fits dense rack deployments with front bezel
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
Should I pick the 10-bay 2.5" model or a different bay count for the R640?
This unit is the 10-bay SFF chassis that holds ten 2.5" drives; five 512GB SSDs are already installed, leaving five bays free for additional storage.
What does the 3.20GHz Xeon Gold 6146 speed mean when the server is running virtual machines?
Each of the two Gold 6146 CPUs runs at 3.20GHz with 12 cores, delivering high single-thread performance that keeps virtual machines responsive under heavy business workloads.
How does the H740P controller affect the 512GB SSDs in this R640?
The H740P RAID controller manages the five 512GB SSDs with hardware RAID levels and cache, so the array handles operating systems, applications and backups without a separate software layer.
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