Dell PowerEdge R640 Server 8SFF – Compact & Powerful Rack Server

The Dell PowerEdge R640 8SFF Rack Server is a versatile and high-performance solution designed for data-intensive applications, virtualization, and hyper-converged environments. With its compact 1U form factor and 8 small form factor (SFF) hot-swappable drive bays, the R640 is ideal for enterprises that require a balance of compute, storage, and memory in space-constrained environments.

Here’s an overview of the key specifications for the Dell PowerEdge R640 8SFF Server:

Available Processors:

• Up to 2x Intel Xeon Scalable processors (up to 28 cores per processor)
• Supports Intel Xeon Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum CPUs for flexible scalability
• Deliver high-performance processing power for complex workloads and virtualization

Available Memory Configurations:

• Up to 24x DDR4 DIMM slots
• Supports a maximum of 3TB of memory with LRDIMMs, or up to 1.5TB with RDIMMs
• Memory speeds of up to 2933MT/s, ensuring faster data access and increased throughput for demanding applications

Available Storage:

• 8x 2.5" hot-swappable SAS, SATA, or NVMe drives
• Support for a combination of HDD and SSD, providing both performance and capacity for diverse storage requirements
• Optional NVMe storage delivers ultra-fast data access for performance-sensitive workloads

RAID Controllers:

• Dell PERC H330, H730P, or H740P RAID controllers for robust data protection and optimized storage performance

Available Network Interface:

• 4x 1GbE network ports (standard)
• Optional 10GbE, 25GbE, or 40GbE NICs for high-speed networking and greater bandwidth to meet growing data demands

Expansion Slots:

• Up to 3x PCIe Gen3 slots for additional network cards, GPUs, or storage controllers
• Provides flexibility for future upgrades and expansion to meet evolving business needs

Power Supply Options:

• Redundant 495W, 750W, or 1100W Platinum-rated hot-plug power supply units (PSUs) for energy efficiency and high availability

Cooling:

• Energy-efficient cooling system with adaptive fans that optimize airflow based on server workload, ensuring reliability and consistent performance under heavy workloads

Management:

• iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller for comprehensive remote management, allowing for seamless monitoring, firmware updates, and automation of server tasks
• OpenManage Enterprise for simplified, intelligent, and automated server management across the data center

Operating System Compatibility:

• Supports major operating systems such as Microsoft Windows Server, VMware ESXi, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server

The Dell PowerEdge R640 8SFF Rack Server is designed for businesses that require high compute performance, flexible storage options, and efficient use of data center space. With its advanced processing capabilities, expansive memory support, and fast storage options, the R640 is an excellent choice for virtualization, databases, and software-defined storage deployments.