Dell PowerEdge XE8640

Dell PowerEdge XE8640

Brand: Dell | Category: Servers

SKU: XE8640-BASE | Part #: XE8640-BASE | MPN: XE8640-BASE

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About the Dell PowerEdge XE8640

The Dell PowerEdge XE8640 is a 4U rack-mountable server built on 4th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors, accommodating up to two processors in a single chassis. This form factor and processor architecture establish the foundation for demanding workloads requiring substantial compute density within standard data centre rack infrastructure.

The XE8640-BASE configuration supports up to 4x NVIDIA HGX H100 SXM5 80GB GPUs interconnected via NVLink 4.0 and NVSwitch, delivering exceptional performance for AI training, machine learning inference, and high-performance computing applications. Memory capacity scales to 8TB across 32 DDR5 DIMM slots, while PCIe 5.0 connectivity and NVMe storage interfaces provide the bandwidth necessary for GPU-accelerated workloads. Dell's iDRAC10 remote management with OpenManage and Redfish API support enable seamless infrastructure automation, and redundant hot-plug power supplies ensure operational resilience. The server supports Ubuntu, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and select versions of VMware vSphere, with OCP 3.0 slot support for custom network acceleration.

AI infrastructure teams, research institutions, and enterprise organizations building large-scale machine learning platforms represent the primary audience for this platform. The combination of dual-socket architecture, massive GPU capacity, and memory bandwidth makes the XE8640 suited for organisations deploying model training at scale or complex inferencing pipelines. IT procurement teams and infrastructure architects evaluating high-performance computing solutions will find the Dell PowerEdge XE8640 a capable building block for next-generation data centre environments. Contact Omnixon Global to request a detailed quotation for the XE8640-BASE and explore volume pricing, lead times, and regional delivery options.

Technical Specifications

BrandDell
CategoryServers
SKUXE8640-BASE
Part NumberXE8640-BASE
ConditionNew
Capacity12TB DDR5
Form Factor2U
InterfaceNVMe
Manufacturer Part NumberXE8640-BASE
Form Factor4U Rack
Processor Family4th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable (Sapphire Rapids)
Maximum Processors2
Memory TypeDDR5
Memory Slots32 DIMM slots
Maximum Memory8TB
GPU SupportUp to 4x NVIDIA HGX H100 SXM5 80GB
GPU InterconnectNVLink 4.0 / NVSwitch
PCIe StandardPCIe 5.0
Storage InterfaceNVMe
OCP SlotOCP 3.0
Remote ManagementiDRAC10 with OpenManage
Management APIRedfish
Power SupplyRedundant, hot-plug
Operating System SupportUbuntu, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, VMware vSphere (select versions)
Chassis4U, rack-mountable

Frequently Asked Questions about Dell PowerEdge XE8640

What does the Dell PowerEdge XE8640 do?

The Dell PowerEdge XE8640 is built for enterprise data-center workloads — virtualization (VMware, Proxmox, Nutanix), private cloud, database hosting, and AI/ML training. It fits standard EIA-310 server racks and supports redundant PSUs and hot-swap drives common in production environments.

What are the headline specs of the Dell PowerEdge XE8640?

Key specifications for the Dell PowerEdge XE8640: new condition; category AI/ML Server; processor AMD EPYC 9004; max cores 192; memory 12TB DDR5; storage 8x SFF NVMe; gpu support 4x GPU. Manufacturer part number XE8640-BASE. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.