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Dell PowerEdge R640 Server - Refurbished
Dell PowerEdge R640 refurbished rack server with dual Xeon Gold processors, SSD storage, and enterprise-grade reliability.
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Overview
Maximize Your Data Center Performance with a Versatile Server
The Dell PowerEdge R640 is a powerful and versatile server designed for demanding workloads. Featuring dual Intel Xeon Gold processors, ample memory, and high-speed storage, this server delivers exceptional performance and reliability.
Specifications:
- Drive Bays: 8 x 2.5" Hot Plug
- Processors: 2 x Intel Xeon Gold 6136 (Twelve Core 3Ghz)
- Memory: 16GB RAM
- Storage: 2 x 1.92TB SSD
- RAID Controller: H730P
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Dual Intel Xeon Gold 6136 twelve-core processors provide serious compute power for virtualization and databases
- Eight hot-plug 2.5-inch drive bays allow flexible, zero-downtime storage expansion
- Two 1.92TB SSDs deliver fast storage I/O out of the box
- H730P RAID controller supports hardware RAID for data protection and performance
- 1U rack form factor maximizes data center density
👎 Cons
- Ships with only 16GB of RAM, which is very low for a dual-processor server and will likely require an immediate upgrade
- Refurbished unit — warranty terms and cosmetic condition may vary
- No operating system is included; you will need to license and install one separately
- Previous-generation Xeon Gold 6136 (Skylake-SP) processors are several generations behind current offerings
Frequently Asked Questions
What processors are installed in this PowerEdge R640?
It comes equipped with two Intel Xeon Gold 6136 processors, each with twelve cores running at 3 GHz, for a total of 24 cores and 48 threads.
How much RAM does this server include, and is it expandable?
It ships with 16GB of RAM. The R640 platform supports up to 24 DIMM slots, so there is significant room for memory expansion.
What RAID controller is included?
It includes the Dell PERC H730P RAID controller, which supports multiple RAID levels for data protection and performance.
Is this server new or refurbished?
This is a refurbished unit. It has been inspected and tested to meet operational standards.
How many drive bays does this server have?
It has eight 2.5-inch hot-plug drive bays, allowing you to add or swap drives without shutting down the server.
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