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Dell PowerEdge M640 Key Features

Key Features
Maximize IT efficiency with scalable modular architecture
The Dell PowerEdge M640 is a half-height blade server designed for the PowerEdge M1000e and VRTX chassis, offering exceptional compute density and flexibility for demanding workloads.
With support for dual Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors and up to 2TB of memory, the M640 delivers powerful performance for virtualization, private cloud, and high-performance applications.
The modular blade design enables shared power, cooling, and networking across multiple servers, reducing TCO while improving resource utilization.
The M640 integrates seamlessly into scalable infrastructure, making it ideal for data centers needing dynamic workload responsiveness.
Protect data with enterprise-class security and resiliency
Built on a cyber-resilient architecture, the M640 includes Secure Boot, silicon root of trust, and cryptographically signed firmware to defend against firmware-level threats.
System Lockdown, Secure Erase, and TPM 1.2/2.0 support help maintain regulatory compliance and prevent unauthorized configuration changes.
BIOS recovery and automated patching features ensure consistent security throughout the server’s lifecycle.
Dell Technologies enforces end-to-end supply chain integrity, enhancing trust in mission-critical enterprise environments.
Simplified lifecycle management and automation
The PowerEdge M640 supports comprehensive management via Dell EMC OpenManage, including iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller and OpenManage Enterprise.
Support for Redfish RESTful APIs, RACADM CLI, and OpenManage Mobile enables flexible, remote, and programmatic management options.
Intelligent automation streamlines server deployment, configuration, and updates—saving time and reducing operational complexity.
With full integration into existing IT ecosystems such as VMware vCenter, Microsoft System Center, and Red Hat Ansible, the M640 empowers centralized and efficient administration.

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Dell PowerEdge M640 Specifications

Processor Up to two 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors
Up to 28 cores per processor
Operating System Canonical Ubuntu Server LTS
VMware ESXi
Microsoft Windows Server with Hyper-V
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
Chipset Intel® C620 series
Memory DIMM Speed: Up to 2933 MT/s
Up to 16 DDR4 DIMM slots
Maximum capacity: Up to 2TB using RDIMMs or LRDIMMs
Memory Type RDIMM / LRDIMM
Maximum RAM Up to 2TB
Storage Up to 2 x 2.5" SAS/SATA/NVMe hot-plug drives
Optional M.2 boot device (via BOSS-S1)
Storage Controllers PERC H730p, H745, or HBA330
Software RAID: S140
Internal Boot BOSS with dual M.2 SSDs (RAID 1)
SATADOM or USB boot options
Security Secure Boot
TPM 1.2/2.0 (optional)
Signed firmware
System Lockdown
Secure Erase
Management iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller
OpenManage Enterprise
OpenManage Essentials, Mobile, and Power Center
Consoles OpenManage Enterprise
SupportAssist plugin
Update Manager plugin
Mobility OpenManage Mobile app
Tools Redfish RESTful API
RACADM CLI
IPMI 2.0
Repository Manager
Power Supplies Powered via M1000e or VRTX shared chassis infrastructure
Network Mezzanine cards supporting 1GbE, 10GbE, 25GbE, and Fibre Channel
Flexible I/O with up to 2 mezzanine slots
Form Factor Half-height blade server
Compatible with PowerEdge M1000e and VRTX chassis
Dimensions Height: 197.6 mm (7.78")
Width: 50.4 mm (1.98")
Depth: 545.5 mm (21.48")
Slots 2 x PCIe Gen3 mezzanine slots
Rack Support Installed within M1000e blade enclosure or VRTX chassis

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The Dell PowerEdge M1000e is a 10U modular blade enclosure designed to house and manage up to 16 half-height or 8 full-height PowerEdge blade servers such as the M640. It features six hot-plug, high-efficiency power supplies (up to 3000W each) and nine hot-swappable fan modules for advanced cooling and power redundancy. The chassis supports up to six I/O modules across three fabric slots for flexible networking options, including Ethernet, Fibre Channel, and InfiniBand. Integrated with the Chassis Management Controller (CMC) and iDRAC for centralized, remote management of all blades and infrastructure. Ideal for high-density enterprise workloads, the M1000e offers exceptional scalability, reliability, and efficiency. Backed by a 1-Year Warranty and Tekshield protection.

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Refurbished Dell PowerEdge M640 for VRTX

The Dell PowerEdge M640 is a high-density, half-height blade server built for use in PowerEdge M1000e or VRTX enclosures. It supports up to two 2nd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors (up to 28 cores each) and up to 16 DDR4 DIMM slots, allowing for a maximum of 2TB memory at speeds up to 2933 MT/s. The server includes two front-accessible 2.5" hot-swappable drive bays, supporting SAS, SATA, or NVMe drives, with total storage capacity up to 12.8TB. Storage controller options include PERC H730P, H330, or software RAID (S140), with additional boot options such as dual SD cards or M.2 via BOSS. Management is handled through iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller, and power and cooling are supplied by the shared chassis infrastructure. Backed by a 1-Year Warranty and Tekshield protection.

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Refurbished Dell PowerEdge M640

The Dell PowerEdge M640 is a high-density, half-height blade server built for use in PowerEdge M1000e or VRTX enclosures. It supports up to two 2nd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors (up to 28 cores each) and up to 16 DDR4 DIMM slots, allowing for a maximum of 2TB memory at speeds up to 2933 MT/s. The server includes two front-accessible 2.5" hot-swappable drive bays, supporting SAS, SATA, or NVMe drives, with total storage capacity up to 12.8TB. Storage controller options include PERC H730P, H330, or software RAID (S140), with additional boot options such as dual SD cards or M.2 via BOSS. Management is handled through iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller, and power and cooling are supplied by the shared chassis infrastructure. Backed by a 1-Year Warranty and Tekshield protection.

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