Modular Computer Server Equipment / Blade Server Dell EMC PowerEdge M640

DELL EMC PowerEdge M640 Blade Server

High-performance modular computing combined with best-in-class density

The PowerEdge M640 is designed to meet changing business needs. Designed to meet horizontal scaling needs, this modular blade server delivers superior performance with the PowerEdge M1000e chassis. You can deploy up to 16 Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processor Dual compute nodes in a single chassis. With its excellent density and energy efficiency, the M640 is ideal for data center workloads. In addition, the M640 is ideal for multi-server and clustered architectures.

Optimized for the following environments:

High Performance Computing (HPC)
Everything is service (XaaS)
Virtualization
Private Cloud
Accelerate IT transformation with PowerEdge portfolio

If you want to build a modern data center, this modular computing platform can help you find the direction for the next step. The PowerEdge M640 is a modular blade server based on a scalable enterprise architecture that offers you a wide range of choices and flexibility to easily meet your performance needs.

Expand your computing resources with Intel® Xeon® scalable processors - up to 27% more cores and 50% more bandwidth* compared to previous generations.
The universal backplane and optional dual M.2 or dual SD card slots give you great flexibility.
16 DDR4 DIMM slots maximize storage capacity and support up to 1024 GB of memory.
Accelerate IT transformation with PowerEdge portfolio
Accelerate IT transformation with PowerEdge portfolio
Automate with intelligent embedded management to increase productivity
Automate with intelligent embedded management to increase productivity

Dell OpenManage Integrated Automation helps you reduce the time required for routine maintenance, allowing you to focus on key business priorities.

Extend uptime with proactive diagnostics and automated repairs and increase productivity by up to 90%*.
Leverage existing management console assets with easy integration for VMware® vSphere®, Microsoft® System Center, and Nagios®.
Automate management with agent-free Dell iDRAC9 for increased productivity.
Simplify deployment with OpenManage next-generation console and server profiles to quickly configure and prepare servers in a scalable manner.
Enhance server security with integrated security features

With a full-featured, network-elastic architecture, Dell embeds security features into every server product to keep your data safe.

Use the new configuration lock feature to protect your server configuration and firmware from malicious changes.
Local storage has a system wipe feature that protects data privacy when you adjust or defuse servers.
Updates are performed automatically, checking file dependencies and the correct update order before deploying updates independently of the operating system/hypervisor.
With embedded authentication, you ensure that the server only runs the correct design updates, giving you complete control over the firmware console.
Enhance server security with integrated security features
Solutions and services

Dell offers a complete end-to-end service
Optimizing the IT lifecycle is critical. Dell provides expert services* at all stages of the lifecycle, saving you time and resources, reducing workload and improving your IT experience.

ProSupport Enterprise Suite
ProSupport Enterprise Suite
Leverage Dell's professional knowledge and insights to focus on business transformation. Choose the right support based on the importance of your particular system and the available automated predictive analytics, third-party collaboration assistance, and service account management.

ProDeploy
ProDeploy
ProDeploy Enterprise Suite helps you get the most out of your technology from start to finish. Trusted Dell experts can guide you through the deployment of basic hardware installations to planning, configuration, and complex integration. Our complete deployment service suite and multiple professional certifications help you achieve business results today and in the future.

Training certification
Training and certification
The training program offers a wide range of training services and a variety of training formats, including instructor-led training, online self-study training and virtual instructor-led training. With a comprehensive and flexible training program, we can easily ensure that your employees have the skills they need to successfully manage and leverage your new technology.

consultation service
consultation service
Consulting services provide expert guidance to help you develop and optimize your IT environment at your own pace and budget, and transform your IT environment. We have a large number of certified consultants and engineers with deep technical expertise and support from multiple project management teams. Your project will be completed on time and on time, so you can rest easy.

Financing and leasing
Financing and leasing
Dell Financial ServicesTM offers a wide range of leasing and financing options to help your business gain opportunities in capital expenditures, operating expenses and cash flow.

Technical specifications

Processor option*
Up to 2 Intel® Xeon® scalable processors with up to 28 cores per processor
Drive bay
Front section:
Up to 2 2.5" SAS/SATA (HD/SSD) (up to 12.8 TB)
fan
Fully redundant hot swap fan
size
Chassis depth:
544.32 mm (when the handle is pushed in) / 564.87 mm (when the handle is pulled out)
Regulation
Product Safety, EMC, and Environmental Data Sheets (English)
Dell Regulatory Compliance Homepage (English)
Dell and the environment
Memory option*
A total of 16 DIMMs; support for RDIMM/LRDIMM/AEP
Up to 6 channels (2 DPC/1 DPC/1 DPC)
DDR4 speeds up to 2666 MT/sec; 16 32 GB RDIMMs/
power supply
M1000e: 2700 W and 3000 W
VRTX: 1100 W and 1600 W
Recommended support
Dell ProSupport Plus for critical systems or Dell ProSupport for advanced hardware and software support for PowerEdge solutions. Consulting and deployment services are also available. For more information, please feel free to contact your Dell representative.
Storage controller
Internal controller:
Software RAID: S140, PERC9, H330, H730P

Start the optimized storage subsystem:
HWRAID 2 M.2 SSD 120 GB, 240 GB
Built-in dual SD module (optional)
Embedded management
Chassis Management Controller (CMC)
Meets IPMI 2.0 standards
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller with Lifecycle Controller (iDRAC 9)
OpenManage software
OpenManage Essentials (OME)
OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA)
I/O and port
Network daughter card option
2 10 GE + 4 1 GE or 4 10 GE

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

Rear port:
2 PCIe 3.0 (x8) mezzanine cards (M1000e)
2 PCIe 2.0 (x8) Switch Mezzanine Cards (VRTX)

Graphics card:
VGA controller integrated with iDRAC
8 third-generation half-high cards (VRTX)
Full length 2nd generation x8 PCIe card (VRTX) with 3 standard heights
5 half-height and half-length 2nd generation x8 PCIe cards (VRTX)
Supported operating systems
Canonical® Ubuntu® Server LTS
Citrix® XenServer® (optional)
Microsoft® Windows Server®
Microsoft® Windows Server® with Hyper-VTM
Oracle® Linux
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux
SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server
VMware vSphere®
VMware® ESXi
management
Embedded/inside the server
iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller (Express, Enterprise)
iDRAC Direct
Redfish's iDRAC REST API
Chassis Management Controller (CMC)

Console
OpenManage Enterprise (coming soon)
OpenManage Essentials
OpenManage Power Center

Mobility
OpenManage Mobile

tool
iDRAC service module
OpenManage Server Administrator
OpenManage Storage Service
Dell Repository Manager
Dell System Update
Dell Server Update Utility
Dell Update Catalog

OpenManage integration
Microsoft® System Center
VMware® vCenterTM
BMC software (available from BMC)

OpenManage Connections
Nagios Core and Nagios XI
Oracle Enterprise Manager
HPE Operations Manager i (OMi)