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- EqualLogic PS6610 Series
- EqualLogic PS6510 Series
- EqualLogic PS6500 Series
- EqualLogic PS6210 Series
- EqualLogic PS6110 Series
- EqualLogic PS6100 Series
- EqualLogic PS6010 Series
- EqualLogic PS6000 Series
- EqualLogic PS5000/PS5500 Series
- EqualLogic PS4210 Series
- EqualLogic PS-M4110 Series
- EqualLogic PS4110 Series
- EqualLogic PS4100 Series
- EqualLogic PS4000 Series
- EqualLogic PS3000 Series
Current Configuration
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Server Chassis
Select Processor
Memory
RAID Controllers
Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS)
Drives SFF (2.5") SATA
Drives SFF (2.5") SAS
Drives SFF (2.5") NVMe PCIe
Network Daughter Card Fab A
Mezzanine Card for Fabric B
Mezzanine Card for Fabric C
Mezzanine Card for Fabric B
Mezzanine Card for Fabric C
Internal Dual SD Module (IDSDM)
Security Trusted Platform Module 1.2 / 2.0
iDRAC Remote Options
ECS Warranty
Quick Specs
Form Factor:
Half Height Blade
Processor | Max: 28 Cores2 x Intel Xeon Scalable
Memory | Max: 2TB16x DDR4 RDIMM/LRDIMM 2666Mhz
Storage | Max: 12.8TB2x 2.5" SAS/SATA/NVMe (HDD/SSD)
Storage ControllersS140 (SW RAID SATA/NVMe)
PERC9 H330, H730P
BOSS Dual M.2 Module
IDSDM Micro SD
Internal USB
Micro SD vFLash
Only 1 can be installed, BOSS or IDSDM
2 x 10GE + 4 X 1GE, 4 x 10GE
iDRACiDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller
GPU:None
Ideal for:
- Cloud Servers
- High-Performance Computing (HPC)
- Virtualization
- Anything as a service (Xaas)
This is one of the supported blade servers, each Modular Enclosure is a separate CTO you must configure.
Dell Supported M1000e & VRTx Blade Architecture
Dell M1000e Blade Architecture
- Dell PowerEdge M1000e CTO Blade Enclosure
- Dell PowerEdge M420 CTO Blade Server
- Dell PowerEdge M520 CTO Blade Server
- Dell PowerEdge M620 CTO Blade Server
- Dell PowerEdge M630 CTO Blade Server
- Dell PowerEdge M640 CTO Blade Server
- Dell PowerEdge M710 CTO Blade Server
- Dell PowerEdge M710HD CTO Blade Server
- Dell PowerEdge M820 CTO Blade Server
- Dell PowerEdge M830 CTO Blade Server
High-performance modular compute with industry-leading density
Effectively meet dynamic business needs with the PowerEdge M640. This modular blade server is designed to scale out and enable increased performance – all inside a PowerEdge VRTX chassis. Get up to 16 2nd generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable processor dual-socket compute nodes in a single chassis. The M640 is an outstanding match for data center workloads that benefit from high density and power efficiency, and for multi-server and clustered architectures.
Powerful 2-socket modular architecture server
The M640 server supports today’s dynamic business needs by enabling increased scale-out performance in a Dell EMC blade server chassis. Get up to 16 Intel Xeon Scalable dual-socket compute nodes in a single chassis. The M640 is an ideal solution for customers with High Performance Computing (HPC), Anything-as-a-Service (XaaS), and private cloud applications. In data center settings that need highly-scalable, multi-server, or clustering, the density optimized M640 is an efficient solution for those designs and their various workloads.
Innovative management with intelligent automation
The OpenManage portfolio delivers peak efficiency for PowerEdge servers through intelligent, automated management of routine tasks. Combined with the unique iDRAC agent-free management capabilities, the M640 is managed easily and effectively, freeing up time for business priorities.
- Enable collective or individual management of your servers with the Dell EMC Chassis Management Controller (CMC), embedded in PowerEdge VRTX and M1000e systems.
- Monitor Dell EMC and 3rd party hardware with OpenManage Essentials.
- Use the OpenManage Mobile app to receive and take action on hardware alerts at the server or from anywhere, at any time.
Rely on PowerEdge with integrated security
Every PowerEdge server is made with a cyber-resilient architecture, infusing security into all parts of a server’s life cycle. The M640 uses these new security features so you can reliably and securely deliver the right data to where your customers are, no matter where they are. Dell EMC considers each part of server security, from design to end of life, to ensure trust and deliver worry-free, secure systems.
- Rely on a secure supply chain that ensures server protection from factory to the data center.
- Maintain data security with cryptographically signed firmware packages and Secure Boot.
- Prevent unauthorized or malicious change with Server Lockdown.
- Wipe all data from storage media including hard drives, SSDs and system memory quickly and securely with System Erase.
Speed IT transformation with the PowerEdge portfolio
Take the next step to modernize your data center with this modular compute platform. The PowerEdge M640 is a modular blade server built on a scalable business architecture that offers you choice and flexibility to meet performance demands easily.
- Scale compute resources with Intel® 2nd Generation Xeon® Scalable processors.
- Gain exceptional flexibility with a universal backplane and a choice of 2 x M.2 (BOSS) or dual SD cards.
- Maximize storage with 16 DDR4 DIMM slots and support up to 1024GB maximum memory.
Memory
| Memory Module Sockets | DIMM Type | DIMM Rank | DIMM Capacity | Single Processors | Dual Processors | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min Ram | Max Ram | Min Ram | Max Ram | ||||
| Sixteen 288-pins | LRDIMM | Octa rank | 128 GB | 128 GB | 1024 GB | 256 GB | 2048 GB |
| Octa rank | 64 GB | 64 GB | 512 GB | 128 GB | 1028 GB | ||
| RDIMM | Single rank | 8 GB | 8 GB | 64 GB | 16 GB | 128 GB | |
| Dual rank | 16 GB | 16 GB | 128 GB | 32 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Dual rank | 32 GB | 32 GB | 256 GB | 64 GB | 512 GB | ||
| Dual rank | 64 GB | 64 GB | 512 GB | 128 GB | 1024 GB | ||
Storage Controller & Boot Options
Storage Controllers
The Storage Controller PCIe slot is located under the Drive cage near the front of the system. This slot only takes Blade Network Daughter Cards, and Mezzanine PERCs.
- S140 (SW RAID SATA,NVME)
- PERC H330
- PERC H730
- PERC H730p
Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS)
Two CPUs are required for the BOSS card to function.
The BOSS and IDSDM can't be installed together.
HWRAID 2 x M.2 SSDs 120GB, 240 GB with 6 Gbps. BOSS card has x8 connector using PCIe gen 2.0 x2 lanes, available only in the low-profile and half-height form factor.
IDSDM, Internal USB, vFLash
The IDSDM takes the same slot as the BOSS card and can't be installed together.
The vFlash slot is under the bNDC and only holds 1 Micro SD.
On the other side of the system board is a embedded USB slot for 1 internal USB.
PCIe Mezzanine Slots Fabric B & C
Your system supports two mezzanine cards:
-
Mezzanine C supports Fabric C.
This card must match the fabric type of I/O modules installed in I/O module bays C1 and C2. -
Mezzanine B supports Fabric B.
This card must match the fabric type of I/O modules installed in I/O module bays B1 and B2.
Dimensions & Weight
- Width: 197.92 mm (7.79")
- Height: 50.35 mm (1.98")
- Depth: 544.32 mm (21.43")
- Weight: 6.4 kg (14.11 lb)
Current Configuration
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