Dell EMC PowerEdge R640 4×3.5″ Server

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R640 4×3.5″ Server is a high-density, dual-socket 1U rack server engineered to deliver uncompromising performance, scalability, and security in modern data centers. Designed for organizations that demand exceptional computing power while optimizing rack space, this server provides a perfect balance of storage, memory, and compute resources.

With its flexible configuration options—supporting both 2.5″ and 3.5″ drives, NVMe for ultra-fast storage, and up to 24 DDR4 DIMMs—the Dell EMC PowerEdge R640 4×3.5″ Server is ideal for virtualization, software-defined storage, cloud workloads, databases, and high-performance applications. Its cyber-resilient architecture ensures data protection and business continuity, while advanced management tools simplify IT operations across the entire server lifecycle.

Key Features and Benefits

High-Performance Compute Density

• Dual-socket support for 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, with up to 28 cores per CPU.

• Up to 3TB DDR4 memory with speeds up to 2933 MT/s for rapid data handling.

• Support for Intel® Optane™ DC persistent memory (PMem) for workloads requiring ultra-low latency and high memory capacity.

• NVDIMM support up to 192GB for accelerated application performance.

This makes the Dell EMC PowerEdge R640 4×3.5″ Server a reliable platform for AI, ML, and big data environments.

Scalable and Flexible Storage Options

• Front bays: Up to 4 x 3.5″ SAS/SATA HDDs (max 64TB).

• Support for NVMe drives for ultra-fast performance and reduced latency.

• Rear bays: Up to 2 x 2.5″ SAS/SATA or NVMe SSDs.

• Internal Boot options include BOSS (Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem) with dual M.2 SSDs.

• Advanced RAID with PERC controllers (H730P, H740P, H750, H840, etc.).

This flexibility allows the server to be tailored for either performance-centric NVMe workloads or capacity-focused 3.5″ storage.

Simplified and Intelligent Management

• Dell EMC iDRAC9 for intelligent automation and remote management.

• OpenManage Enterprise for centralized monitoring and lifecycle management.

• QuickSync 2 for mobile access via smartphone or tablet.

• Agent-free management to reduce IT overhead.

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R640 4×3.5″ Server helps IT teams save time, reduce complexity, and focus on critical business initiatives.

Cyber-Resilient Security Architecture

• Silicon Root of Trust protects firmware against tampering.

• Cryptographically signed firmware packages ensure authenticity.

• System Lockdown mode prevents unauthorized configuration changes.

• Secure Boot to safeguard the system from malware during startup.

• System Erase to wipe sensitive data securely before decommissioning.

Dell EMC’s end-to-end security ensures that the PowerEdge R640 4×3.5″ Server maintains integrity across its entire lifecycle.

Technical Specifications

• Form Factor: 1U rack server

• Processor: Up to two 2nd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, up to 28 cores each

• Memory:

  • 24 DDR4 DIMM slots, RDIMM/LRDIMM, up to 2933 MT/s

  • Up to 3TB DDR4 memory

  • Up to 12 Intel® Optane™ DC PMem (6.14TB max)

  • Up to 12 NVDIMM (192GB max)

• Drive Bays:

  • Front: Up to 4 × 3.5″ SAS/SATA HDDs (max 64TB)

  • Rear: Up to 2 × 2.5″ SAS/SATA/NVMe SSDs

  • NVMe support up to 10 drives (depending on config)

• Storage Controllers:

  • Internal: PERC H330, H730P, H740P, H750, HBA330/350i

  • External: H840, HBA355e

  • Software RAID: S140

• Boot Options:

  • BOSS with dual M.2 SSDs (240GB / 480GB)

  • Internal Dual SD Module

• Networking Options:

  • 4 × 1GbE

  • 2 × 10GbE + 2 × 1GbE

  • 4 × 10GbE

  • 2 × 25GbE

• Expansion:

  • 3 × PCIe 3.0 x16 slots

• Power Supplies:

  • Hot-plug redundant, 495W / 750W / 1100W / 1600W Platinum or Titanium

• Management:

  • iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller

  • OpenManage Enterprise, Mobile, and Power Center integrations

• Operating Systems Supported:

  • Microsoft Windows Server (2016, 2019, 2022)

  • VMware ESXi

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)

  • Ubuntu LTS

  • Citrix XenServer

Use Cases

• Virtualization & Cloud Workloads – Run multiple virtual machines with maximum efficiency.

• Database Applications – Ideal for OLTP and big data analytics.

• Software-Defined Storage (SDS) – Build scalable VSAN environments with NVMe cache.

• AI/ML Workloads – Supports GPUs like NVIDIA T4 for inferencing and training models.

• High-Density Data Centers – Perfect for scale-out environments with limited rack space.

Why Choose Dell EMC PowerEdge R640 4×3.5″ Server?

1. Balanced performance and storage flexibility in a compact 1U chassis.

2. NVMe-ready design for next-generation application performance.

3. Enterprise-class security features with Silicon Root of Trust.

4. Comprehensive automation with OpenManage for reduced IT complexity.

5. Support for GPUs, PMem, and NVDIMMs for diverse workload acceleration.

Conclusion

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R640 4×3.5″ Server is a powerful, secure, and versatile 1U rack server that balances compute, memory, and storage density to meet the needs of modern enterprises. With support for Intel Xeon Scalable processors, NVMe storage, advanced memory configurations, and built-in cybersecurity protections, this server empowers organizations to accelerate digital transformation.

Whether you’re running virtualization, cloud services, databases, or high-performance applications, the Dell EMC PowerEdge R640 4×3.5″ Server ensures unmatched scalability, reliability, and efficiency in today’s competitive IT environments.

Check full specs and datasheet below: Spec sheet, Technical Guide