Dell PowerEdge R640 Server
The Dell PowerEdge R640 is a dense 1U dual-socket server built for virtualization, cloud infrastructure, databases, and high-density enterprise compute workloads.
Dense 1U Compute With Enterprise Flexibility
The PowerEdge R640 delivers strong compute performance in a compact 1U chassis ideal for virtualization, databases, cloud infrastructure, and dense rack deployments.
High Density 1U Design
Compact rack footprint ideal for dense data center deployments and scalable enterprise environments.
Flexible Custom Builds
Configure CPUs, DDR4 ECC memory, NVMe storage, RAID controllers, NICs, rails, bezel, and operating system options.
Virtualization Ready
Optimized for VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox, cloud hosting, and mixed virtualized workloads.
Enterprise Performance
Built around Intel Xeon Scalable processors with enterprise memory, storage, and networking flexibility.
Build Your R640 Around The Workload
Configure processors, memory, storage, RAID, networking, and accessories to match your business environment.
R640 Storage Configurations
The R640 supports compact SFF and NVMe-capable configurations for virtualization, compute, and high-performance storage workloads.
10 Bay SFF
Popular balanced configuration for virtualization and general enterprise deployments.
NVMe-Capable
Select chassis support NVMe storage for high-speed database and virtualization workloads.
GPU Support
Supports select low-profile GPU acceleration options for compute-focused environments.
Enterprise Flexibility
Flexible PCIe and networking configurations for scaling business infrastructure.
Common R640 Workloads
R640 Vs Other Dell 14th Gen Servers
| Model | Best For | Why Choose It |
|---|---|---|
| R640 | Dense compute | Best when rack density and 1U compute performance matter most. |
| R740 | General enterprise workloads | Better all-around balance of compute, memory, PCIe, and storage flexibility. |
| R740XD | Storage, backup, virtualization | Better choice when drive density and storage flexibility are the top priority. |
| R540 | Budget storage and virtualization | Lower-cost 2U option for growing infrastructure needs. |
Built-To-Order Refurbished Enterprise Hardware
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Dell PowerEdge R640 Questions
What is the Dell PowerEdge R640 best used for?
The R640 is ideal for virtualization, cloud infrastructure, databases, hosted applications, and dense enterprise compute environments.
Does the R640 support NVMe drives?
Yes. Select R640 chassis and backplane configurations support NVMe storage.
How much memory does the R640 support?
The R640 includes 24 DDR4 DIMM slots and supports registered ECC memory. Actual maximum capacity depends on CPU, DIMM type, and configuration.
Can TekBoost customize an R640 server?
Yes. TekBoost can configure refurbished R640 servers with CPUs, memory, drives, RAID, networking, rails, bezel, power supplies, and operating system options.
Refurbished Dell PowerEdge R640 Servers
TekBoost builds refurbished Dell PowerEdge R640 servers with configurable CPUs, DDR4 ECC memory, RAID, networking, rails, bezels, power supplies, and SAS/SATA/NVMe storage options.
The R640 is ideal for virtualization, cloud infrastructure, databases, application hosting, and high-density enterprise compute deployments requiring strong performance in a compact 1U chassis.
Customers comparing Dell 14th Generation servers may also consider the Dell PowerEdge R740 for balanced 2U enterprise workloads, the Dell PowerEdge R740XD for storage-heavy deployments, or the full 14th Generation Dell Servers lineup.