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Dell PowerEdge M640 CTO Blade Server (for PE M1000e or VRTX)

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Server Chassis

Select Processor

Supports up to 2 Processors.
Below are some DIMM Limits for certain CPUs

Intel Xeon Scalable Processors for M1000e

Gen2 is at the top and Gen 1 is at the bottom.
Please scroll down for the Gen 1 Xeon Processors

Intel Xeon Scalable Processors VRTX

Gen2 is at the top and Gen 1 is at the bottom.
Please scroll down for the Gen 1 Xeon Processors

Memory (Optional)

8 DIMMs per processor (up to 16 DIMMs in a dual-processor configuration)

RAID Controllers (Optional)

NOTE: S140 is supported only on SATA and NVMe drives.

Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS) (Optional)

Supports up to (2) BOSS modules
Two CPUs are required for the BOSS card to function.

Drives SFF (2.5") SATA (Optional)

Supports (2) Drives

Drives SFF (2.5") SAS (Optional)

Supports (2) Drives

Drives SFF (2.5") NVMe PCIe (Optional)

Supports (2) Drives

Network Daughter Card Fab A

Supports (2) PCIe x8 Gen 3 slots mezzanine card
2 x 10GE + 4 X 1GE, 4 x 10GE

Mezzanine Card for Fabric B (Optional)

Mezzanine Card for Fabric C (Optional)

Mezzanine Card for Fabric B (Optional)

*Required for VRTX Fabric B

Mezzanine Card for Fabric C (Optional)

*Required for VRTX Fabric C

Internal Dual SD Module (IDSDM) (Optional)

If you select an SD-Card, you must also select the card reader at the top.

Security Trusted Platform Module 1.2 / 2.0 (Optional)

iDRAC Remote Options (Optional)

ECS Warranty

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Quick Specs

Form Factor:

Half Height Blade

Processor | Max: 28 Cores

2 x Intel Xeon Scalable

Memory | Max: 2TB

16x DDR4 RDIMM/LRDIMM 2666Mhz

Storage | Max: 12.8TB

2x 2.5" SAS/SATA/NVMe (HDD/SSD)

Storage Controllers

S140 (SW RAID SATA/NVMe)
PERC9 H330, H730P

Boot Option:

BOSS Dual M.2 Module
IDSDM Micro SD
Internal USB
Micro SD vFLash
Only 1 can be installed, BOSS or IDSDM

Networking Daughter Card (bNDC)

2 x 10GE + 4 X 1GE, 4 x 10GE

iDRAC

iDRAC9 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

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
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.
Image of the Dual Mezzanine Slots on the Dell M640 Blade Server
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

Server Chassis

Select Processor

Memory (Optional)

RAID Controllers (Optional)

Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS) (Optional)

Drives SFF (2.5") SATA (Optional)

Drives SFF (2.5") SAS (Optional)

Drives SFF (2.5") NVMe PCIe (Optional)

Network Daughter Card Fab A

Mezzanine Card for Fabric B (Optional)

Mezzanine Card for Fabric C (Optional)

Mezzanine Card for Fabric B (Optional)

Mezzanine Card for Fabric C (Optional)

Internal Dual SD Module (IDSDM) (Optional)

Security Trusted Platform Module 1.2 / 2.0 (Optional)

iDRAC Remote Options (Optional)

ECS Warranty

*list also serves as quick links to each section

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Product Specs

Base Standard Capabilities

FeaturesPowerEdge M640 technical specifications
ProcessorsUp to two Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, up to 28 cores per processor
Memory16 DDR4 DIMMs in total; Supports RDIMM /LRDIMM speeds up to 2666MT/s, 2TB Max ECC Registered DDR4
Drive BaysFront: Up to 2 x 2.5” SAS/SATA (HDD/SSD), NVMe SSD, max 12.8 TB
VideoIntegrated Matrox® G200
Power suppliesThe M640 leverages the power supplies in the M1000e or VRTX enclosure. Hot plug fans with full redundancy provided in the M1000e or VRTX enclosure
DimensionsD: 544.32 mm x W: 50.35 mm x H: 197.9 mm (Handle push in) D: 564.87 mm x W :50.35 mm x H: 197.9 mm (Handle pull out)
Embedded / At-ServeriDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller
iDRAC Direct
iDRAC REST API with Redfish
Chassis Management Controller (CMC)
Consoles & MobileOpenManage Enterprise
OpenManage Essentials
OpenManage Mobile
OpenManage Power Center
IntegrationsOpenManage integrations: Microsoft® System Center, VMware® vCenter™, BMC Software (available from BMC)
ConnectionsNagios Core and Nagios XI, Oracle Enterprise Manager, HPE Operations Manager i (OMi)
ToolsDell EMC Repository Manager
Dell EMC System Update
Dell EMC Server Update Utility
Dell EMC Update Catalogs

iDRAC Service Module
OpenManage Server Administrator
OpenManage Storage Services
SecurityTPM 1.2/2.0 optional
Cryptographically signed firmware
Hardware Root of Trust
Secure Boot
System Lockdown
System Erase
I/O & Ports

Network daughter card options
2 x 10GE + 4 X 1GE, 4 x 10GE

Front ports: Power button
System ID / Status LED
1 USB 2.0 MicroAB port with iDRAC management function
1 USB 3.0 port

Rear ports:
Video card: VGA controller integrated with iDRAC
PCIe

Supported Operating SystemsCanonical® Ubuntu® LTS
Citrix® XenServer®
Microsoft Windows Server® with Hyper-V
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux
SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server
VMware® ESXi

Shipping Information

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Custom configured orders ship within 2 business days after all required products are in stock.

Please allow 3 business days for products that are not in stock to arrive to our facility in Irvine, California.

Domestic Shipments
  • Standard Ground
    • Shipping time: 2-7 business days
    • Order processing time: 0-3 business days
    • Delivery time after order is placed: 2-10 business days
    • Excludes weekends, holidays or weather delays.
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    • Shipping time: 1 business days
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International Shipments
  • International Economy
    • Shipping time: 4-6 business days
    • Order processing time: 0-3 business days
    • Delivery time after order is placed: 5-9 business days
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  • International Priority
    • Shipping time: 1-3 business days
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ECS Warranty Information

Express Computer Systems (ECS) provides a 1 year parts warranty against defects in material or workmanship that will affect the products functionality. All refurbished items are tested prior to shipping to guarantee up-time upon arrival. If you are having issues with an item we provided please Contact Us and we will do our best to assist you.

What does our ECS warranty cover?
We offer 1 year warranty as standard and additional years can be added to fit your needs. Please reach out to a sales associate via the Contact Us page or live chat for more information on extended coverage options. During the coverage period if your product fails we will offer a Next Business Day replacement. If we are unable to replace the product we will refund its original selling price. Shipping costs and tax are not refundable. Express Computer Systems retains the right to decide whether the goods will be replaced or refunded.

What is not covered by our warranty?
Our warranty does not cover any problem caused by the following conditions:

  1. accidents; misuse; carelessness; electrostatic discharge; shock; temperature or humidity beyond the specifications of the product; improper installation; operation; modification;
  2. any improper use that contravenes the instructions in the user manual;
  3. problems caused by other equipment. Our warranty is void if the product is returned with damaged, removed, counterfeit labels, or any modifications (including any component or external cover removal). Our warranties do not cover data loss or damages to any other equipment. In addition, our warranties do not cover incidental damages, consequential damages, or costs related to data recovery, removal, and installation.

Important notes:

  • Please ask for additional warranty/coverage that you may require in addition to the standard 1 ECS warranty prior to final purchase. Requesting additional warranty after your purchase can be denied.
  • FREE technical support is provided on purchased items via phone, email, or live chat.

About Express Computer Systems

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