SKU: DPE-FC640-2x2.5-Chassis

Dell PowerEdge FC640 Server Chassis (2 x 2.5")

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Quick Specs

Form Factor:

Half Height - 4 Sleds in an FX2 Enclosure

Processor | Max: 28 Cores

2 x 2nd Generation Intel Xeon ScalableM

Memory | Max: 2TB

16 DDR4 RDIMM/LRDIMM 2933Mhz

Storage | Max: 12.8TB

2 SFF SAS/SATA (HDD/SSD), NVMe SSD
Mixing SAS/SATA is not supported

Storage Controllers

S140 (SW RAID SATA/NVMe)
H330, H730p, 12 Gbps SAS HBA

Networking (bNDC)

4x1 GbE, 2x10 GbE, 4x10 GbE

iDRAC

iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller

GPU:

None

Ideal for:

  • Big Data Analytics
  • Cloud Servers
  • Data Analytics
  • High-Performance Computing (HPC)
  • Virtualization

This is one of the supported Node Servers, the PowerEdge FX2 or PowerEdge FX2s must be configured separately.

Dell PowerEdge FX Architecture Server Options

The PowerEdge FC640 delivers powerful performing processors, large memory capacity and highly scalable I/O capability that meet virtualization, server consolidation, scale-out, private cloud or hybrid cloud needs.

The FX2 chassis has two versions:
  • PowerEdge FX2s: “switched” configuration supporting up to eight low-profile PCIe 3.0 expansion slots
  • PowerEdge FX2: lower-cost “unswitched” configuration that does not offer expansion slots.

Powerful 2-socket modular architecture server

A flexible, two-socket half-height/width compute sled powered by up to two 28-core, Intel® 2nd generation Xeon® Scalable processors, each FC640 supports up to 2TB of DDR4 memory, making it a perfect candidate for dense virtualization environments, software defined storage, databases, HPC, big data analytics, and private cloud workloads. The FC640 storage options include two 2.5-inch drives, with an option of NVMe PCIe SSDs for high performing direct attached storage requirements. The FX2 chassis supports up to four FC640 servers. SDS environment support now includes VMware vSAN with the HBA330 controller.


Innovative management with intelligent automation

The Dell EMC OpenManage systems management portfolio enables peak efficiency for PowerEdge servers, through intelligent, automated management of routine IT tasks. Combined with the unique agent-free management capabilities of the embedded iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller, the FC640 is simply managed, freeing up your time for high profile projects.

  • Increase IT data protection and integrity with the embedded security features of iDRAC9.
  • Enable collective or individual management of your servers with the Dell EMC Chassis Management Controller (CMC), embedded within the FX2 enclosure.
  • Improve IT productivity and agility with OpenManage Enterprise and Essentials: from bare-metal deployment to ongoing maintenance, and enforcement of IT policies within production environments.

End-to-end server ecosystem and life cycle security

Every PowerEdge server is designed as part of a cyber-resilient architecture, integrating security into the full server life cycle. The FC640 leverages new security features built into every new PowerEdge server strengthening protection so you can reliably and securely deliver accurate data to your customers no matter where they are. By considering each aspect of system security, from design to retirement, Dell EMC ensures trust and delivers a worry-free, secure infrastructure without compromise.

Memory
DIMM Speed DIMM Type DIMM Capacity (GB) Ranks per DIMM Data Width SDDC Support DIMM Volts
2933 MT/s RDIMM 8 1 x8 Advanced ECC 1.2
2933 MT/s RDIMM 16 2 x8 Advanced ECC 1.2
2933 MT/s RDIMM 32 2 x4 All Modes 1.2
2933 MT/s LRDIMM 64 4 x4 All Modes 1.2
2933 MT/s LRDIMM 128 4 x4 All Modes 1.2
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions
  • Width: 211.0mm (8.3")
  • Height: 40.25mm (1.58")
  • Depth: 535.75mm (21.09")

Weight
  • 5.8kg (12.79lb)
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Base Standard Capabilities

FeaturePowerEdge FC640 Technical specification
ProcessorUp to two Intel® 2nd generation Xeon® Scalable processors, up to 28 cores per processor
Memory16 DDR4 DIMM slots, supports RDIMM / LRDIMM / AEP, up to 2933MT/s speeds, 2TB max mem
ECC Registered DDR4
Storage controllersInternal controllers: Software RAID S140, PERC H330, H730P, HBA330
Boot Optmized Storage system, Internal Dual SD Module
Drive baysFront: Up to 2 x 2.5” SAS/SATA (HDD/SDD), NVMe SSD on a Universal Backplane, max 12.8TB (PCIe SSD)
Power supplies FansPowerEdge FX2 enclosure: Platinum Rated - 1600W, 2000W, 2400W
Hot plug fans with full redundancy
Dimensions40.3mm x 211 mm x 535.8 mm
Embedded/At-ServeriDRAC9
iDRAC Direct
iDRAC REST API with Redfish
Chassis Management Controller (CMC)
Consoles & MobileOpenManage Enterprise
OpenManage Essentials
OpenManage Mobile
OpenManage Power Center
IntegrationsMicrosoft® System Center, VMware® vCenter™, BMC Software (available from BMC)
ConnectionsNagios Core and Nagios XI, MicroFocus
ToolsDell EMC Repository Manager
Dell EMC Update Package
Dell EMC System Update
Dell EMC Server Update Utility
iDRAC Service Module
OpenManage Server Administrator
OpenManage Storage Services
SecurityTPM 1.2/2.0 optional
Cryptographically signed firmware
Silicon Root of Trust
Secure Boot
System Lockdown
System Erase
I/O & PortsNetwork daughter card options
2 x 10GE + 2 x 1GE, 4 x 10GE
Video card: VGA controller integrated with iDRAC
PCIe: See enclosure specifications
Supported operating systemsCanonical® Ubuntu® Server LTS
Citrix® XenServer®
Microsoft Windows Server® with Hyper-V
Oracle® Linux
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux
SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server
VMware vSphere®
For specifications and interoperability details,
see Dell.com/OSsupport.
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Spec Sheet 4

Feature PowerEdge FC630 PowerEdge FC640
Form factor Half height blade Half height blade
CPU 2 socket Intel Haswell EP 2 socket Intel Processor
Memory 24x DDR4 RDIMM and LRDIMM 16x DDR4 RDIMM and LRDIMM
Hard drives 2.5-inch-12 GB SAS/SATA
1.8-inch-6 GB SATA
12 GB SAS and 6 GB SATA
Backplane 2.5-inch hard drive:
  • SATA only from chipset
  • SAS/SATA from PERC
  • PCIe SSD from PCIe Exterder Module
1.8-inch hard drive:
  • uSATA from chipset
  • uSATA from PERC
2.5-inch hard drive:
  • SAS only from PERC
  • SAS/NVMe-SAS from PERC/PCIe from CPU2
  • SATA/NVMe-SATA from chipset/PCIe from CPU2
Storage controller Hardware RAID: H330, H730, H730P
Software RAID: PERC S130
Hardware RAID: H330, H730P, BOSS-M.2 SATA
Software RAID: PERC S140
PCIe SSD Yes Yes-NVMe
Communications bNDC: 4x1 GbE, 2x10 GbE, 4x10GbE bNDC: 4x1 GbE, 2x10 GbE, 4x10 GbE
System management iDRAC8 Express/Enterprise
Lifecycle Controller 3.0
iDRAC9 Express/Enterprise
Lifecycle Controller 3.x
Heat sink type 68 mm width for 24 DIMMs
86 mm width for 20 DIMMs
CPU1 heat sink: 100 x 108 x 24 mm
CPU2 heat sink: 86.7 x 108 x 24 mm
TPM TPM Modular-FIPS TPM 1.2 TPM Modular-TPM 1.2 FIPS, TPM 2.0 FIPS, TPM 2.0 China