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PowerEdge R640
Ideal balance of density and scalability
Get scalable computing and storage in a 1U, 2-socket
platform with an ideal mix of performance, cost and
density for most data centers.
The following documentation is designed as both an instructional aid and
online reference material for the Dell EMC PowerEdge R640 rack
server. The material introduces new technologies and features specific to
the PowerEdge R640 in an effort to better prepare technicians to provide
outstanding support to our customers.

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  • Page 1 The following documentation is designed as both an instructional aid and online reference material for the Dell EMC PowerEdge R640 rack server. The material introduces new technologies and features specific to the PowerEdge R640 in an effort to better prepare technicians to provide outstanding support to our customers.
  • Page 2 A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Copyright © 2017 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 System overview............................5 Introduction..................................5 New technologies................................5 2 System features.............................7 Product comparison................................7 Technical specifications..............................9 3 Chassis views and features........................... 11 Front panel view and features............................11 Back panel view and features............................11 Internal chassis view.................................12 Security features................................13 4 Processors..............................15 Processor features................................
  • Page 4 Power supply units................................28 Acoustical design................................28 9 Rack rails..............................30 10 Dell EMC OpenManage systems management................... 32 OpenManage systems management..........................33 iDRAC Lifecycle controller.............................. 33 iDRAC features and comparison..........................33 Agent-free management..............................38 Agent-based management............................. 38 Dell EMC consoles................................38 OpenManage systems management tools, utilities and protocols................38 Integration with third-party consoles..........................

  • Page 5: System Overview

    Introduction The PowerEdge R640 is a general purpose platform expandable up to 1.5TB of memory, up to twelve 2.5 inch drives, and flexible I/O options. The R640 can handle demanding workloads such as virtualization, dense private cloud, High Performance Computing (HPC) and software-defined storage.
  • Page 6 Software RAID is through the Intel Lewisburg chipset • Software RAID solution is supported on Linux and Windows For details, see the Storage section. LCD bezel The PowerEdge R640 LCD control panel is embedded in the front bezel for easy access and management. System overview...

  • Page 7: System Features

    System features Compared to previous generations, the PowerEdge R640 offers faster processing power and advanced system management. The R640 system is a powerhouse 2S/1U rack system, which emphasizes performance and reliability in areas such as virtualization, power, thermal and systems management, and usability. It is designed for mid-size to large data centers that require high memory capacity and performance.
  • Page 8 Feature PowerEdge R640 PowerEdge R630 RAID Controller S140, HBA330, H330, H730, H730P, H740P, S130, H330, H730, H730P, H830 (External) H840P, 12Gbps SAS HBA(External) Support for 2 internal RAID controllers for x24 SSD configuration only LCD Module LCD module option in bezel LCD by default in base x8 chassis, not available on x10 and x24 chassis.

  • Page 9: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Table 3. Technical specifications Feature PowerEdge R640 technical specification 1U rack Form factor Processor Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family 2 sockets Processor sockets Up to 3 Intel Ultra Path Interconnect (Intel® UPI); up to 11.2 GT/s Internal interconnect...
  • Page 10 Depth: 70.47 mm, 27.74 inch, for x 8 • Depth: 75.55 mm, 29.74 inch, for x4/x10 Dell EMC ProSupport Plus for critical systems or Dell EMC ProSupport for premium hardware Recommended support and software support for your PowerEdge solution. Consulting and deployment offerings are also available.

  • Page 11: Chassis Views And Features

    Chassis views and features The PowerEdge R640 is a two socket, 1U rack system that is available in three different chassis configurations: • Four hard drive chassis • Eight hard drive chassis • 10 hard drive chassis Topics: • Front panel view and features •...

  • Page 12: Internal Chassis View

    Internal chassis view The chassis design of the PowerEdge R640 is optimized for easy access to components and for efficient cooling. The PowerEdge R640 supports up to 24 DIMMs, two processors, hot-plug redundant fans, system board and hard drive bays, and many other components and features.

  • Page 13: Security Features

    Figure 8. Internal chassis view - 2 PCIe expansion risers Figure 9. Internal chassis view - 3 PCIe expansion risers Security features The latest generation of PowerEdge servers has the features listed in the table to help ensure the security of your data center. Chassis views and features...
  • Page 14 A tooled latch is integrated in the side cover to secure it to the rack chassis. Bezel A standard bezel is an optional metal bezel mounted to the chassis front and shows the Dell EMC ID. A lock on the bezel protects unauthorized access to hard drives. NFC bezel enables the iDRAC QuickSync management function for managing the server from the front using an NFC-capable device and the free Dell EMC OpenManage Mobile App (currently Android only).

  • Page 15: Processors

    Processors The PowerEdge R640 server features the exceptional performance, value, and power efficiency of the Intel Xeon Scalable Processor. These processors provide high performance no matter what your constraint—floor space, power, or budget—and on workloads that range from the most complicated scientific exploration to crucial web-serving and infrastructure applications. In addition to providing raw performance gains, improved I/O is also made possible with Intel Integrated I/O, which can reduce latency by adding more lanes and doubling bandwidth.
  • Page 16 Model Intel SKU SKU type Speed(GH Cache(M QPI— Cores Turbo GT/s Memory Speed— MT/s Intel Xeon Scalable 6150 Gold 24.75 10.4 2400 Turbo 165 W Processor Intel Xeon Scalable 6142 Gold 10.4 2400 Turbo 150 W Processor Intel Xeon Scalable 6132 Gold 19.25...

  • Page 17: Processor Configurationssingle Cpu Configurationprocessor Installation

    Single CPU configuration The PowerEdge R640 functions normally if there only a single processor placed in the CPU1 socket. However, CPU and memory blanks associated with CPU2 are required to be populated to maintain thermal efficiency. The system will not boot if only CPU2 socket is populated.
  • Page 18 • xHCI USB controller with SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports • Direct Media Interface • Enhanced Serial Peripheral Interface • Flexible I/O - Allows some high-speed I/O signals to be configured as the PCIe root ports, the PCIe uplink for use with certain PCH, SATA (and sSATA), or USB 3.0.

  • Page 19: Memory

    Memory The PowerEdge R640 supports up to 1536 GB (RDIMM) or 768 GB (LRDIMMs) of memory (24 DIMMs), and at speeds up to 2666 MT/s, providing high performance in various applications. High memory density ensures that there is no compromise in virtualization.

  • Page 20: Memory Configurations

    The PowerEdge R640 systems support flexible memory configurations ranging from capacities of 8 GB (minimum), to 1536 GB (maximum). The PowerEdge R640 supports up to 12 DIMMs per processor—up to 24 DIMMs in a dual-processor configuration. Each system has six memory channels per processor, with each channel supporting up to two DIMMs.
  • Page 21 Memory thermal This feature helps to optimize power/performance and can also be used to prevent DIMMs from overheating. throttling For information on memory mirroring and sparing configurations, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge R640 Installation and Service Manual at Dell.com/Support/Manuals. Memory...

  • Page 22: Storage

    Storage The PowerEdge R640 provides scalable storage that allows you to adapt to your workload and operational requirements. With comprehensive storage options, the PowerEdge R640 offers various internal and external storage controllers, drive types, and different chassis and backplanes for varied numbers of drives. Features such as Express Flash PCIe SSDs, PERC H740p, and H840 RAID controllers provide vastly accelerated performance compared to the previous technologies.

  • Page 23: External Storage

    The IDSDM with vFlash module has a dedicated slot at the back of the system chassis. This is a Dell EMC-proprietary PCIe x1 slot that uses a USB 3.0 interface to host. In the PowerEdge R640 systems, the IDSDM and vFlash card size changes from SD to microSD and the...

  • Page 24: Optical Drives

    IDSDM microSD cards are 16 GB, 32 GB, or 64 GB, while for vFlash the capacity is 16 GB only. The write-protect switch is built onboard on the IDSDM module. Optical drives The PowerEdge R640 supports one of the following internal optical drive options: • DVD-ROM •...

  • Page 25: Networking And Pcie

    Left Riser 2B - One x16 PCIe Gen3 for full-height cards, may be used for full-height 3/4 length PCIe cards - connected to CPU2. With all the risers, the PowerEdge R640 system board provides one x8 PCIe Gen3 slot for dedicated storage controller card connected to the CPU1 and one x8 PCIe Gen3 slot for dedicated NDC connected to the CPU1.
  • Page 26 • Intel DT (10 GbE – 2 Port, PCIe Gen 2) – FCoE—Iron Pond For the latest information on all supported add-in PCIe expansion cards for the PowerEdge R640, visit the PowerEdge R640 page at Dell.com. For more information on server network adapters, visit www.dell.com/us/business/p/networking-cards.

  • Page 27: Power, Thermal, And Acoustics

    Power consumption and energy efficiency With the rise in the cost of energy coupled with increasing data center density, Dell EMC provides tools and technologies to help you realize greater performance with lower energy cost and wastage. More efficient data center usage can reduce costs by slowing the need for additional data center space.

  • Page 28: Thermal And Acoustics

    Acoustical design Dell EMC focuses on sound quality in addition to sound power level and sound pressure level. Sound quality describes how disturbing or pleasing a sound is interpreted, and Dell EMC references a number of psychacoustical metrics and thresholds in delivering to it. Tone prominence is one such metric.
  • Page 29 Conversation levels Whispering, open office layout, normal living room Quiet office Quiet library Recording studio Power, Thermal, and Acoustics...

  • Page 30: Rack Rails

    Rack rails The rail offerings for the R640 system consist of two types of rails—sliding and static. The sliding rails allow the system to be fully extended out of the rack for service. They are available with or without the optional cable management arm (CMA).
  • Page 31 Table 17. Static and sliding rails Sliding and static rail Product Rail identifier Mounting Rail type Rack types supported interface 4-Post 2-Post Square Round Thread Flush Center R640 ReadyRails II Sliding √ √ √ ReadyRails Static √ √ √ √ √...

  • Page 32: Dell Emc Openmanage Systems Management

    Dell EMC OpenManage systems management Whether your IT environment consists of a few servers or a few thousand servers, Dell EMC OpenManage systems management solutions provide comprehensive management for evolving IT environments. OpenManage is based on open standards and provides agent-based and agent-free server lifecycle management functionality for Dell EMC PowerEdge servers.

  • Page 33: Openmanage Systems Management

    Dell EMC server management operations OpenManage systems management The Dell EMC OpenManage systems management portfolio includes powerful hardware and software management tools and consoles. OpenManage simplifies the lifecycle of deploying, updating, monitoring and maintaining your Dell EMC PowerEdge servers. iDRAC Lifecycle controller The PowerEdge server provides storage expandability that allows you to adapt to your workload and operational demands.
  • Page 34 FIPS 140-2 Secure UEFI boot-certificate management Lock down mode Unique iDRAC default password Customizable Security Policy Banner-login page Quick Sync 2.0-optional auth for read operations Quick Sync 2.0-add mobile device number to LCL Remote Presence Dell EMC OpenManage systems management...
  • Page 35 Historical power counters Power capping Power Center integration Temperature monitoring Temperature graphing Health Monitoring Full agent-free monitoring Predictive failure monitoring SNMPv1, v2 and v3—traps and gets Email alerting Configurable thresholds Fan monitoring Power Supply monitoring Dell EMC OpenManage systems management...
  • Page 36 Embedded OS deployment tools Embedded configuration tools AutoDiscovery Remote OS deployment Embedded driver pack Full configuration inventory Inventory export Remote configuration Zerotouch configuration System Retire/Repurpose Server Configuration Profile in GUI Diagnostics, Service and Logging Embedded diagnostic tools Dell EMC OpenManage systems management...
  • Page 37 LCD ID button Remote reset for iDRAC— requires iSM Virtual NMI OS watchdog SupportAssist Report— embedded System Event Log Lifecycle Log Enhanced logging in the Lifecycle controller log Work notes Remote Syslog License management Improved customer experience Dell EMC OpenManage systems management...

  • Page 38: Agent-Free Management

    The central console in a systems management solution is often referred to as the one-to-many console. The central console provides a rapid view and insight into the overall health of all systems in the IT environment. The Dell EMC systems management portfolio includes several powerful consoles, depending upon your needs, including the following: •...

  • Page 39: Integration With Third-Party Consoles

    OpenManage connections with third-party consoles Dell EMC OpenManage Connections gives you an easy path to adding support for third-party devices, so you can continue to use your existing management tools while easily adding Dell EMC server systems to your existing IT environment. Integrate new systems at your own pace.
  • Page 40 • IPMI • OpenManage Integration for Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) • Server Pro Management Pack and Lifecycle Controller Integration (DLCI) For additional detailed information on Dell EMC systems management portfolio, visit Dell.com/OpenManage. Dell EMC OpenManage systems management...

  • Page 41: Appendix A. Additional Specifications

    Power supply specifications • Chassis dimensions • Environmental specifications • Video specifications Power supply specifications The PowerEdge R640 systems support up to two AC or DC power supply units (PSUs). Table 21. PSU specifications Class Heat dissipation— Frequency Voltage Current maximum...

  • Page 42: Chassis Dimensions

    Heat dissipation is calculated using the PSU wattage rating. NOTE: This system is also designed to connect to the IT power systems with a phase-to-phase voltage not exceeding 230 V. Chassis dimensions Figure 14. Chassis dimensions for PowerEdge R640 Table 23. Dimensions System Za—with bezel Za—without bezel 4 x 3.5 inches...

  • Page 43: Environmental Specifications

    See Dell EMC PowerEdge R640 Installation and Service Manual on Dell.com/Support/Manuals for detailed environmental specifications. Video specifications The PowerEdge R640 systems support integrated Matrox G200eW3 graphics card with 4 MB SPI capacity. Table 25. Supported video resolution options Resolution Refresh rate—Hz Color depth—bits...

  • Page 44: Appendix B. Standards Compliance

    Appendix B. Standards compliance The system conforms to the following industry standards. Table 26. Industry standard documents Standard URL for information and specifications ACPI Advance Configuration and Power Interface Specification, acpi.info v2.0c Ethernet IEEE 802.3-2005 standards.ieee.org/getieee802/802.3.html HDG Hardware Design Guide Version 3.0 for Microsoft Windows microsoft.com/whdc/system/platform/pcdesign/desguide/ Server serverdg.mspx...

  • Page 45: Appendix C Additional Resources

    Dell EMC contact information. Energy Smart Solution Advisor The Dell EMC online ESSA enables easier and more meaningful Dell.com/calc (ESSA) estimates to help you determine the most efficient configuration possible.

  • Page 46: Appendix D. Support And Deployment Services

    Appendix D. Support and Deployment Services Dell EMC Global Services include a wide, customizable range of service choices to simplify the assessment, design, implementation, management and maintenance of your IT environment and to help you transition from platform to platform. Depending on your current business requirements and the level of service you want, we can provide you with factory, on-site, remote, modular and specialized services that fit your needs and budget.

  • Page 47: Remote Consulting Services

    Remote Consulting Services When you are in the final stages of your PowerEdge server implementation, you can rely on Dell EMC Remote Consulting and our certified technical experts to help you optimize your configuration with best practices for your software, virtualization, server, storage, networking, and systems management.

  • Page 48: Prosupport Enterprise Suite

    ProSupport Enterprise Suite With Dell EMC ProSupport Services, we can help you keep your operation running smoothly, so you can focus on running your business. We will help you maintain peak performance and availability of your most essential workloads. Dell EMC ProSupport is a suite of support services that enable you to build the solution that is right for your organization.

  • Page 49: Additional Professional Services

    Dell EMC Education Services offers the PowerEdge server training courses designed to help you achieve more with your hardware investment. The curriculum is designed in conjunction with the server development team, as well as Dell EMC’s technical support team, to ensure that the training delivers the information and practical, hands-on skills you and your team need to confidently manage and maintain your Dell EMC server solution.

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