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Dell PowerEdge R640 8 x 2.5 Hot Plug Bronze 3106 (Renewed)

Renewed Dell PowerEdge R640 1U rack server with Bronze 3106 processor, 16GB RAM, and dual 900GB drives for space-efficient data center deployment.

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Overview

Reliable Performance in a Compact Server

The Dell PowerEdge R640 is a refurbished 1U rack server designed to deliver performance and density for demanding workloads. This server is configured for efficient operation in a variety of environments.

Specifications

  • Processor: Bronze 3106 Eight Core 1.7Ghz
  • Memory: 16GB RAM
  • Storage: 2 x 900GB 10K
  • RAID Controller: H330
  • Form Factor: 1U Rack Server

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Compact 1U form factor maximizes rack space in dense data center environments
  • Hot-plug 2.5-inch drive bays allow storage swaps without powering down the server
  • Eight-core Bronze 3106 processor handles multi-threaded workloads efficiently
  • Dual 900GB 10K SAS drives provide fast storage with redundancy options via the H330 RAID controller
  • Renewed pricing offers significant savings over purchasing new PowerEdge hardware

👎 Cons

  • Bronze 3106 processor lacks Turbo Boost, running at a fixed 1.7GHz clock speed
  • 16GB of RAM may be insufficient for memory-intensive virtualization or database workloads without an upgrade
  • As a renewed unit, cosmetic wear and shorter remaining component lifespan are possible
  • No operating system is included, requiring a separate license and installation

Frequently Asked Questions

It comes equipped with an Intel Xeon Bronze 3106 eight-core processor running at 1.7GHz and 16GB of RAM.
This configuration supports 8 x 2.5-inch hot-plug drive bays, and it ships with 2 x 900GB 10K SAS drives installed.
It includes the Dell PERC H330 RAID controller, which supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, and 50 configurations.
This is a renewed (refurbished) unit that has been inspected, tested, and restored to working condition.
It is a 1U rack-mount server, making it one of the most compact options in the PowerEdge lineup for maximizing rack density.