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Dell PowerEdge R640 8B Virtualization Rack Server 2x Xeon Gold 6150 36-Core 256GB DDR4 H740P 8x 1.2TB 10k SAS
Rackmount server with dual 18-core Xeon Gold 6150 processors, 256GB DDR4, and eight 1.2TB 10k SAS drives on an H740P controller
- TypeRackmount
- LEDsPower, Ethernet, USB
- CPU TypeGold 6150
- CPU Speed2.70GHz
- Number of CPU Cores18
- # of Processors Installed2
- Dual Xeon Gold 6150 CPUs deliver 36 cores and 72 threads for heavy virtualization
- 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports dense VM deployments and data-intensive applications
- Eight 1.2 TB 10 k SAS drives provide fast, reliable storage capacity
- PERC H740P RAID controller simplifies array setup and ongoing management
- Dual 10 GbE X540 plus dual 1 GbE I350 ports ensure high-throughput networking
Virtualization Rack Server
The Dell PowerEdge R640 8B is a 1U rackmount server system built for business workloads such as virtualization, databases, backups, and application hosting. It operates with two Intel Xeon Gold 6150 processors running at 2.70GHz, delivering a combined 36 cores and 72 threads for multi-threaded performance. The system includes 256GB of DDR4 ECC Registered memory and an integrated GPU for display output. A PERC H740P RAID controller manages the storage subsystem, while dual 10GbE X540 and dual 1GbE I350 network adapters provide connectivity.
Suits virtualization and compute-heavy deployments
This configuration suits IT teams deploying large-scale virtualization, container hosting, ERP, analytics, or storage-heavy business applications. The 8x 1.2TB 10K RPM SAS drives in hot-swap 2.5-inch bays offer high-speed, reliable storage capacity for operating systems, virtual machines, and business data. Buyers who need GPU-accelerated workloads, larger memory footprints beyond 3TB, or different drive interfaces should evaluate alternative platforms. The server ships without an operating system, requiring separate provisioning.
8-bay 2.5-inch SAS storage limit
The single specification that decides fit is the 8-bay 2.5-inch chassis populated with 1.2TB 10K SAS drives and the H740P controller. This defines the maximum internal drive count, the drive form factor, and the storage protocol available without external enclosures. If the deployment requires more than eight drives, 3.5-inch form factors, or a different storage protocol, this chassis does not meet the requirement.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon Gold 6150 CPUs deliver 36 cores and 72 threads for heavy virtualization
- 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports dense VM deployments and data-intensive applications
- Eight 1.2 TB 10 k SAS drives provide fast, reliable storage capacity
- PERC H740P RAID controller simplifies array setup and ongoing management
- Dual 10 GbE X540 plus dual 1 GbE I350 ports ensure high-throughput networking
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Type | Rackmount |
| LEDs | Power, Ethernet, USB |
| CPU Type | Gold 6150 |
| CPU Speed | 2.70GHz |
| Number of CPU Cores | 18 |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 256GB |
| 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
Does the Dell PowerEdge R640 need an operating system installed before I can use the 36 cores and 256GB DDR4 memory?
Yes, the server ships without an operating system so you must install your preferred hypervisor or OS to access the 36 cores and 256GB DDR4 memory.
Will the dual 10GbE X540 ports work with my existing 1GbE switches?
The X540 ports auto-negotiate down to 1GbE, so they connect directly to current 1GbE switches without extra hardware.
How can I confirm the PERC H740P controller sees all eight 1.2TB SAS drives after first boot?
Open the controller BIOS during POST and verify all eight drives appear in the physical disk list with 1.2TB capacity each.
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