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Dell PowerEdge R640 2X Gold 6136 Twelve Core 1536GB RAM (Renewed)

Massive 1.5TB RAM renewed Dell PowerEdge R640 built for memory-intensive enterprise workloads and large-scale virtualization.

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Overview

High-Performance Computing for Demanding Workloads (Renewed)

The Dell PowerEdge R640 is a versatile server designed for a range of workloads. This renewed server offers a cost-effective solution for businesses seeking reliable performance and scalability.

  • Form Factor: 8 x 2.5" Hot Plug
  • Processors: 2 x Intel Xeon Gold 6136 Twelve Core 3Ghz
  • Memory: 1536GB RAM
  • RAID Controller: H730
  • Condition: Renewed

Frequently Asked Questions

This configuration targets workloads that demand extreme memory capacity, such as large-scale virtualization with many concurrent VMs, in-memory databases like SAP HANA, or big data analytics where datasets need to reside entirely in memory.
Based on the listed specifications, storage drives are not included with this configuration. The server has eight 2.5-inch hot-plug bays ready to accept SAS, SATA, or NVMe drives of your choice.
The key difference is memory — this unit has four times the RAM at 1536GB compared to 384GB, making it suited for workloads where memory capacity is the primary bottleneck. The processors and RAID controller are the same.
Yes, the Dell PowerEdge R640 is on VMware's hardware compatibility list and supports ESXi. With 1.5TB of RAM and dual twelve-core processors, it can host a large number of virtual machines concurrently.
The PERC H730 supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, with up to 2GB of flash-backed write cache for reliable data protection.

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