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Dell PowerEdge R640 Silver 4110 128GB RAM Server (Renewed)
Eight Xeon cores, 128GB ECC RAM, and eight hot-plug bays in a 1U chassis that handles demanding virtualization and database workloads without excess rack footprint.
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Overview
Reliable Performance for Demanding Workloads
The Dell PowerEdge R640 server offers a powerful and scalable solution for various business applications. Equipped with an Intel Silver 4110 Eight Core processor, 128GB of RAM, and an H730 controller, this server delivers reliable performance and efficient data management in a compact 1U form factor.
Specifications:
- Processor: Silver 4110 Eight Core 2.1Ghz
- Memory: 128GB RAM
- Drive Bays: 8 x 2.5 Hot Plug
- Controller: H730
- Condition: Renewed
Frequently Asked Questions
What workloads is the Silver 4110's 8-core / 16-thread configuration suited for?
The Intel Xeon Silver 4110 runs 8 cores and 16 threads at 2.1 GHz base (up to 3.0 GHz Turbo). It is well-suited for virtualization hosts (running 8–20 light VMs depending on RAM allocation), database servers, ERP applications, and CI/CD build infrastructure. Sustained single-threaded performance is modest — workloads requiring high per-core clock speed will see a ceiling at 3.0 GHz Turbo.
Does 128GB of RAM on this R640 support ECC, and does that matter for server use?
Yes. The PowerEdge R640 uses DDR4 RDIMM ECC memory. ECC (Error-Correcting Code) memory automatically detects and corrects single-bit memory errors in real time, which is essential for long-running server workloads where uncorrected memory errors can cause data corruption or silent failures. This is a hard requirement for production database and virtualization environments.
What RAID capabilities does the H730 controller provide?
The Dell PERC H730 supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60 across the eight 2.5-inch hot-plug bays. It includes a 1GB non-volatile cache with battery backup, which enables write-back caching — a meaningful performance advantage for database write operations compared to write-through configurations.
What does the "Renewed" condition mean for this server, and what should buyers verify?
"Renewed" means the unit has been refurbished — typically cleaned, tested, and recertified, with failed components replaced. Buyers should confirm what warranty is included, whether iDRAC enterprise license is activated, and verify drive bay population and installed RAM configuration upon receipt, as renewed units sometimes ship with configurations that differ from the listing.
Is this R640 compatible with a second Xeon Silver 4110 processor for dual-socket operation?
The R640 supports dual Intel Scalable processors. A second Silver 4110 can be added to the empty CPU socket, doubling the core count to 16 cores / 32 threads and expanding total memory capacity. Both CPUs must be the same Xeon Scalable family and stepping for dual-socket operation.
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