PowerEdge R640 Rack Server

Dell PowerEdge R640 Rack Server – Dense Performance for Modern Data Centers

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R640 is a high-density, 1U rack server engineered for performance, scalability, and workload versatility. Combining compute power, memory capacity, and flexible storage options in a compact form factor, the R640 is an ideal solution for dense environments such as virtualization clusters, software-defined storage (SDS), and high-performance computing (HPC).

At its core, the R640 supports up to two Intel Xeon Scalable processors (1st or 2nd Gen), with up to 28 cores per CPU, offering exceptional compute performance for multi-threaded and virtualized workloads. Whether you’re deploying a private cloud or supporting mission-critical business applications, the R640 delivers powerful performance in a small footprint.

Memory scalability is another key strength, with support for up to 3TB of DDR4 RAM across 24 DIMM slots (with LRDIMM or RDIMM), and Intel Optane™ Persistent Memory support for enhanced in-memory computing and fast data access.

The R640’s storage flexibility includes:

• Up to 10 x 2.5″ drives (SAS/SATA/SSD/NVMe)

• Or up to 4 x 3.5″ drives

• Support for up to 8 NVMe drives for ultra-fast I/O and low latency

• PERC RAID controllers and software-defined storage support

In terms of expansion, the server offers up to 3 PCIe Gen3 slots, flexible NIC options (1GbE/10GbE/25GbE), and supports GPU accelerators for workloads that require additional compute resources, such as VDI or AI inference tasks.

Remote management is simplified with iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller, offering full-featured, out-of-band monitoring, firmware updating, and server provisioning through a user-friendly web interface or RESTful API.

Designed with energy efficiency and scalability in mind, the PowerEdge R640 supports redundant hot-swappable power supplies, Dell’s intelligent cooling system, and comes with robust physical and cyber security features to protect your infrastructure.

Whether deployed in a large enterprise or edge environment, the Dell PowerEdge R640 delivers the compute density and adaptability required for modern IT infrastructures.

Key Features:

• 1U rackmount chassis

• Dual Intel Xeon Scalable processors (up to 28 cores per CPU)

• Up to 3TB DDR4 memory with 24 DIMM slots and Optane support

• Up to 10 x 2.5” or 4 x 3.5” drives (SAS/SATA/SSD/NVMe)

• Up to 8 NVMe drives for high-speed storage

• PERC hardware RAID and SDS compatibility

• iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller for advanced remote management

• Redundant hot-plug PSUs and advanced thermal controls

• GPU and PCIe expansion for performance acceleration