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Dell PowerEdge R640 Bronze 3106 16GB RAM 2X 400GB SSD
Renewed Dell PowerEdge R640 rack server with redundant power, hardware RAID, and enterprise SAS SSDs for reliable deployment.
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Overview
Dell PowerEdge R640 8 x 2.5 Hot Plug Bronze 3106 Eight Core 1.7Ghz 16GB RAM 2X 400GB SSD H730P (Renewed)
Key Features
1.7Ghz Eight Core Bronze 3106 CPU
16GB of ECC DDR4 RAM
2 x Dell 400GB 12Gbps SAS 2.5" SSD Drives
H730P 2GB 12Gbps Raid Controller
2x 750W Redundant Power Supplies
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Hot-plug 2.5-inch drive bays allow storage expansion and drive swaps without downtime
- H730P RAID controller with 2GB cache provides hardware-level data protection and performance
- Dual 750W redundant power supplies ensure uptime if one supply fails
- Compact 1U rack form factor fits dense data center environments
👎 Cons
- Bronze 3106 processor lacks Hyper-Threading and has a modest 1.7GHz clock speed
- 16GB of RAM is minimal for most server workloads and will likely need upgrading
- Only 800GB total SSD storage across both drives limits capacity out of the box
- Renewed status means no original Dell warranty coverage
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drive bays does this PowerEdge R640 configuration have?
This R640 is configured with 8 x 2.5-inch hot-plug drive bays, two of which are populated with 400GB SAS SSDs.
What RAID controller is included and what RAID levels does it support?
It includes the Dell PERC H730P with 2GB cache, supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60.
Does this server have redundant power supplies?
Yes, it includes two 750W redundant power supplies for continued operation if one PSU fails.
Is this a new or refurbished server?
This is a renewed (refurbished) unit that has been tested and restored to working condition.
Can I add more RAM beyond the installed 16GB?
Yes, the PowerEdge R640 platform supports up to 3TB of DDR4 ECC memory across 24 DIMM slots, so 16GB is just a starting point.
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