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The specific configuration is fixed; what you see in the specs below is what ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy we offer fixed configurations alongside the Configure \u0026amp; Quote chassis:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not every procurement cycle has time for a design conversation. Sometimes you need a specific quantity of a known configuration on a fast timeline. These pre-built units go through the same testing and documentation process as our custom builds — the difference is the configuration is already done. Pricing is fixed; volume discounts still apply at 5 units and above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eConfiguration Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChassis:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dell PowerEdge R640 10-Bay 2.5\" SFF, 1U rack\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessors:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2x Intel Xeon Gold 6140 — 2.3 GHz base, 18 cores \/ 36 threads per CPU, 36 cores \/ 72 threads total, 150W TDP\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMemory:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 TB DDR4 (24x 64 GB LRDIMM) — full 24-DIMM population, all six memory channels active per CPU at 2 DPC\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRAID Controller:\u003c\/strong\u003e PERC H330\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4x 12 TB SAS HDDs\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal raw storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48 TB (RAID 6 recommended — 24 TB usable with 2-drive fault tolerance)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat We Think of This Configuration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Gold 6140 is a strong 1st Generation Xeon Scalable (Skylake-SP) processor — launched in 2017, 18 cores at 2.3 GHz base with a 3.7 GHz all-core turbo, 150W TDP. At 36 cores total in a dual-socket build, this is substantial compute for a 1U chassis. The performance profile is well-suited for workloads that benefit from high core counts: large vSphere hosts, mid-range database servers, and application environments with significant thread parallelism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the memory:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 TB is a lot — and it's done correctly, with 64 GB LRDIMMs across all 24 slots for full channel utilization. This level of memory density in a 1U chassis is genuinely impressive and positions this unit well for memory-intensive virtualization (large VM counts, high consolidation ratios) or in-memory database workloads. Full 2 DPC LRDIMM population at this capacity isn't a cheap build — it's a deliberate configuration for workloads that need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the RAID controller — fair warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e The H330 is a capable entry-level controller, but it lacks the non-volatile write cache of the H740P or H730P. For write-intensive workloads, this matters — the H330 doesn't provide the write latency protection that a battery-backed cache delivers. For this specific configuration where the drives are 12 TB NL-SAS HDDs (sequential-heavy, not high-IOPS), the H330 is an acceptable choice. For a workload that generates sustained random writes, we would spec an H740P instead — and we can quote that substitution if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the drives:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4x 12 TB SAS HDDs provide 48 TB raw capacity. NL-SAS at this capacity is purpose-built for sequential-heavy workloads — large file storage, backup and archive, cold data tiers, object storage. Random IOPS on NL-SAS at 7,200 RPM is modest (around 150–180 IOPS per drive). If this unit will serve high-IOPS random I\/O workloads, we would recommend an SSD-based configuration instead. For capacity-first sequential workloads, 48 TB raw in a 1U chassis is exceptional density.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn generation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Gold 6140 is 1st Generation Xeon Scalable (Skylake-SP), one generation behind the 2nd Gen Cascade Lake CPUs in most of our other R640 configurations. Performance difference is workload-dependent — Cascade Lake adds AVX-512 improvements, slightly better memory speeds, and hardware-level mitigations for certain speculative execution vulnerabilities that Skylake handles in firmware (with some performance overhead on affected workloads). For most enterprise workloads, the real-world performance delta is small. The price advantage of 1st-gen configurations is often significant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIdeal Workloads for This Configuration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge vSphere hosts:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36 cores + 1.5 TB memory supports very high VM consolidation ratios. Strong choice for VDI environments or application consolidation where memory density per host is the primary metric.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-memory databases:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 TB memory with full channel utilization is purpose-built for SAP HANA, large SQL Server in-memory configurations, or Redis\/Memcached at scale.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-capacity file and object storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48 TB raw on NL-SAS with a 1U footprint. Sequential-heavy workloads only — not an IOPS platform at this drive configuration.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackup and archive targets:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48 TB raw with sequential write throughput suited to backup landing zones or tiered archive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere This Configuration Has Limitations\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRandom I\/O workloads:\u003c\/strong\u003e NL-SAS HDDs are not a high-IOPS storage platform. If random I\/O is the primary workload driver, request a quote for an SSD-configured R640 instead.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eH330 write latency:\u003c\/strong\u003e No non-volatile write cache means write latency is bounded by physical disk performance. Acceptable for sequential workloads; suboptimal for high-concurrency random writes.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1st Gen Xeon (Skylake) spectre\/meltdown mitigations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Skylake-SP processors running certain workloads with firmware-based speculative execution mitigations may see slight performance overhead compared to hardware-mitigated Cascade Lake CPUs. For most enterprise workloads this is not material — but it's worth knowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRefurbished Context for 2026\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe R640 \/ Gold 6140 platform has been in production environments since 2017 — nearly nine years of deployment history. That maturity works in your favor: firmware is stable, failure modes are well-understood, replacement parts are abundant, and Dell ProSupport remains available. Every unit we ship goes through documented testing including CPU stress testing, memory validation across all 24 DIMM slots, RAID controller verification, and drive health assessment (SMART data reviewed and logged). The H330 configuration and NL-SAS drives are assessed for remaining useful life — we disclose any wear indicators before the PO is issued.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWorkload Fit\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThis configuration excels at\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConsider alternatives for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ High VM density \/ memory-intensive vSphere hosts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ High-IOPS random storage workloads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ In-memory databases (SAP HANA, SQL in-memory)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ Write-latency-sensitive applications (H330 limitation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ High-capacity sequential storage (48 TB raw)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ Workloads sensitive to Skylake spectre mitigations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ VDI host with high memory consolidation ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ NVMe storage requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ Backup targets and archive landing zones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOrdering This Configuration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a fixed-spec unit — pricing is set and delivery is faster than custom Configure \u0026amp; Quote builds since no configuration assembly time is required. Volume pricing applies at 5 units. If you need this configuration with substitutions (different RAID controller, different drives, additional memory), contact us and we will quote the modified configuration through the standard Configure \u0026amp; Quote process. 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For procurement teams that need a known configuration on a fast timeline, pricing is fixed and delivery is faster than our custom Configure \u0026amp; Quote builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eConfiguration Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChassis:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dell PowerEdge R740 16-Bay 2.5\" SFF, 2U rack\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessors:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2x Intel Xeon Gold 6148 — 2.4 GHz base, 20 cores \/ 40 threads per CPU, 40 cores \/ 80 threads total, 150W TDP\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMemory:\u003c\/strong\u003e 768 GB DDR4 (24x 32 GB RDIMM) — full 24-DIMM population, all six memory channels active per CPU at 2 DPC\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRAID Controller:\u003c\/strong\u003e PERC H730p (2 GB cache)\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16x drive trays included (drives not populated — add SAS\/SATA drives at quote time or source separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat We Think of This Configuration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Gold 6148 is a 1st Generation Xeon Scalable (Skylake-SP) processor — 20 cores at 2.4 GHz base with 3.7 GHz all-core turbo, 150W TDP. At 40 cores total in a dual-socket build, this is substantial compute in a 2U chassis. The Gold 6148 is the higher-clocked sibling of the Gold 6140 (18 cores, 2.3 GHz) — 2 additional cores per socket and 100 MHz higher base clock for the same TDP. A meaningful step up for core-count-sensitive or lightly-threaded workloads that benefit from higher per-core frequency.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the memory:\u003c\/strong\u003e 768 GB across 24 DIMMs with full channel utilization is a strong foundation for virtualization and in-memory workloads. Not as high-density as LRDIMM configurations, but 32 GB RDIMMs at full 24-slot population provide solid memory bandwidth with more per-DIMM capacity than 16 GB configurations. Right-sized for large vSphere hosts, high-VM-density deployments, and SQL Server instances that need meaningful memory without the LRDIMM cost premium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the RAID controller:\u003c\/strong\u003e The H730p provides 2 GB of cache — adequate for most workloads on this chassis. For write-intensive production storage, the H740P (8 GB NV cache, battery-backed) delivers meaningfully better write latency. If this unit will serve write-heavy database workloads on local storage, contact us about a controller upgrade quote alongside this configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the drive trays:\u003c\/strong\u003e This unit ships with 16 drive trays installed but no drives populated. This is a common procurement pattern for customers who source drives separately from the server chassis, or who want to configure storage independently from the compute platform. We can add SAS\/SATA drives at any configuration — contact us for drive pricing and lead time. Alternatively, quote NVMe expansion via PCIe if NVMe performance is a requirement (the 16-bay SFF backplane is SAS\/SATA, not native NVMe).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn generation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Gold 6148 is 1st Generation Xeon Scalable (Skylake-SP), one generation behind the 2nd Gen Cascade Lake CPUs in our Configure \u0026amp; Quote chassis configurations. The performance difference is workload-dependent — Cascade Lake adds AVX-512 improvements, slightly better memory speeds, and hardware-level speculative execution mitigations. For most enterprise workloads the real-world delta is modest. The acquisition cost advantage of 1st-gen configurations is often significant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIdeal Workloads for This Configuration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge vSphere hosts:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 cores + 768 GB memory supports high VM consolidation ratios. Strong for VDI environments and application consolidation where memory density per host matters.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSQL Server and enterprise databases:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 cores with 768 GB of full-channel memory provides a capable database platform. Add SAS SSD drives for local storage or connect to a SAN for shared storage access.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral enterprise compute:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad applicability for application serving, development environments, and any workload that benefits from high core count and large memory capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustomers sourcing drives separately:\u003c\/strong\u003e If your procurement process sources drives from a different vendor or leverages existing drive inventory, the trays-included, drives-not-populated configuration is a clean fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLimitations to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrives not included:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 trays are installed, drives are not. Storage is not functional until drives are added. Factor drive procurement lead time and cost into your deployment timeline.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eH730p write cache:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 GB cache without battery backup. For production databases on local storage with sustained writes, the H740P provides better write latency protection. We can quote this substitution.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1st Gen Xeon (Skylake):\u003c\/strong\u003e Firmware-based speculative execution mitigations on certain workloads carry slight performance overhead vs. Cascade Lake hardware mitigations. Workload-dependent — typically not material for enterprise application workloads.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSAS\/SATA backplane only:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native front-bay NVMe requires the NVMe chassis variant. 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The trays are inspected and verified — drives sourced separately should be validated before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWorkload Fit\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThis configuration excels at\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConsider alternatives for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ High-density vSphere \/ Hyper-V hosts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ Storage-ready out of box (drives not included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ SQL Server and enterprise databases\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ Native NVMe storage requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ Customers sourcing drives separately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ Write-intensive storage (H730p limitation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ 40-core + 768 GB memory workloads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ PCIe Gen4 or Cascade Lake features required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOrdering This Configuration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFixed-spec unit — pricing is set. 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