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Dell EMC PowerEdge R640 Service Manual

Dell EMC PowerEdge R640
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Dell EMC PowerEdge R640
Regulatory Model: E39S Series
Regulatory Type: E39S001

Table of Contents

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Dell EMC PowerEdge R640 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form Factor1U rack server
Maximum Processors2
Memory Slots24 DIMM slots
ProcessorUp to two Intel Xeon Scalable processors
MemoryUp to 3TB DDR4 (2933 MT/s)
StorageUp to 10 x 2.5" drives or 4 x 3.5" drives
RAID ControllerPERC H730P, H740P, H330, Software RAID (SWRAID) S140
Network2 x 10GbE
Power Supply495W, 750W, 1100W
ManagementiDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller
Expansion SlotsUp to 3 x PCIe 3.0 slots
Operating System SupportWindows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi
DimensionsH: 42.8 mm (1.68 in)

Summary

Dell EMC PowerEdge R640 Overview

Supported Configurations for PowerEdge R640

Lists system configurations for the PowerEdge R640 server.

Front View of the System

Details the components and features visible on the front of the system.

Left Control Panel View

Explains the indicators and buttons on the left control panel.

Status LED Indicators

Describes the meaning of various system status LED indicators (amber for errors).

Right Control Panel View

Details the components and indicators on the right control panel.

Back View of the System

Describes the components and ports located on the rear of the system.

Locating the Service Tag of Your System

Guides users on how to find the system's Service Tag and Express Service Code.

Documentation Resources

Additional Documentation Resources for Your System

Lists various documents and their locations for system information and support.

Technical Specifications

System Dimensions

Provides detailed dimensions for different system configurations of the R640 server.

Processor Specifications

Details the processor capabilities supported by the PowerEdge R640.

PSU Specifications

Lists the specifications for supported AC and DC power supply units.

Memory Specifications

Details the types, capacities, and configurations of system memory supported.

Ports and Connectors Specifications

Details the types and locations of system ports.

Environmental Specifications

Provides information on environmental certifications and conditions.

Thermal Restrictions

Lists configurations required for efficient cooling and thermal management.

Initial System Setup and Configuration

Setting Up Your System

Provides a step-by-step guide for setting up the system.

iDRAC Configuration

Explains the purpose and function of the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller.

Options to Install the Operating System

Lists resources for installing a supported operating system on the system.

Methods to Download Firmware and Drivers

Outlines methods for downloading necessary firmware and drivers.

Pre-Operating System Management Applications

System Setup

Explains how to access and use the System Setup utility for configuration.

System BIOS

Explains how to use System BIOS to edit functions like boot order and passwords.

System Information

Explains how to view system properties like Service Tag and BIOS version.

Memory Settings

Explains how to view and configure system memory settings.

Processor Settings

Explains how to view processor settings and enable features like virtualization.

Boot Settings

Explains how to set the system boot mode and order.

System Security

Explains how to set system passwords and manage security features.

Installing and Removing System Components

Safety Instructions

Outlines critical safety precautions to follow before and during system servicing.

Before Working Inside Your System

Details prerequisites and steps before performing internal system maintenance.

After Working Inside Your System

Details steps to take after completing internal system maintenance.

System Cover

Covers the removal and installation of the system cover.

Cooling Fans

Covers the removal and installation of system cooling fans.

System Memory

Covers system memory guidelines and installation.

Processors and Heat Sinks

Covers the removal and installation of processors and heat sinks.

Expansion Cards and Expansion Card Risers

Introduces expansion card support and riser configurations.

Power Supply Units

Covers information about power supply units.

System Battery

Covers the replacement of the system battery.

System Diagnostics

Dell Embedded System Diagnostics

Describes the Dell Embedded System Diagnostics (ePSA) tool.

Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from Boot Manager

Explains how to run diagnostics from the Boot Manager.

Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from the Dell Lifecycle Controller

Explains how to run diagnostics from the Lifecycle Controller.

Jumpers and Connectors

System Board Jumpers and Connectors

Provides information on system board jumpers and connectors.

Disabling Forgotten Password

Explains how to disable system and setup passwords using a jumper.

Getting Help

Contacting Dell EMC

Provides steps and resources for contacting Dell EMC support.

Accessing System Information by Using QRL

Explains how to use the Quick Resource Locator (QRL) for system information.

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