DELL
DELL PowerEdge R640 SFF 2x Xeon Gold 6146 3.20GHz 192GB 10x 1TB SSD H740P
A 1U rackmount server with dual 12-core Xeon Gold 6146 CPUs at 3.20GHz, 192GB DDR4, and ten 2.5-inch 1TB SSDs on an H740P controller
- TypeRackmount
- LEDsPower, Ethernet, USB
- CPU TypeGold 6146
- CPU Speed3.20GHz
- Number of CPU Cores12
- Installed Memory Size192GB
- Dual Xeon Gold 6146 CPUs at 3.20GHz power demanding virtualization workloads
- 12 cores per processor deliver high thread density for parallel tasks
- 192GB DDR4 memory supports many virtual machines simultaneously
- 10 x 1TB SSD bays provide fast storage capacity for data
- H740P controller simplifies RAID setup and daily management
Server purpose
The Dell PowerEdge R640 is a 1U rackmount server built for business workloads such as virtualisation, databases, file storage, backups and application hosting. Two Intel Xeon Gold 6146 processors at 3.20GHz with 12 cores each deliver dependable performance for multi-threaded services. The 192GB of DDR4 memory supports multiple virtual machines and data-heavy applications simultaneously. It suits IT teams that need dense compute and storage in a single rack unit.
Storage controller and drive set
Ten 2.5-inch drive bays are populated with 1TB SSDs giving 10TB of raw capacity for operating systems, applications, virtual machines and business data. An H740P storage controller is included to simplify array configuration and day-to-day management of the drive set. The controller handles RAID levels so administrators can tune redundancy and performance without extra hardware. No operating system is installed, allowing the choice of hypervisor or OS to match existing infrastructure.
Pre-deployment checks
Verify that the rack provides a 1U slot with adequate airflow for a 60kg unit. Confirm the facility supplies compatible power connections for dual redundant power supplies. Ensure the network infrastructure has enough switch ports for the integrated Ethernet interfaces. Plan the operating system and hypervisor installation because none is pre-loaded. Buyers who need GPU acceleration or more than 10 drive bays should consider a different platform.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon Gold 6146 CPUs at 3.20GHz power demanding virtualization workloads
- 12 cores per processor deliver high thread density for parallel tasks
- 192GB DDR4 memory supports many virtual machines simultaneously
- 10 x 1TB SSD bays provide fast storage capacity for data
- H740P controller simplifies RAID setup and daily 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 | 192GB |
| 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
Will the 10x 2.5" drive bays need a controller battery replacement over time?
The H740P controller may use a cache battery or supercapacitor that typically requires replacement after several years of continuous operation.
What limits sustained throughput on the H740P with 10x 1TB SSD?
The H740P PCIe lane bandwidth and write cache capacity are the first bottlenecks during heavy, continuous I/O across all ten drives.
How loud and hot does the R640 run with dual Gold 6146 CPUs at full load?
Dual 3.20GHz Gold 6146 processors push the 1U chassis fans to high RPM, producing noticeable noise and exhaust heat under sustained workloads.
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