It's been a while since TechMike's reviewed a server, but today, we're taking a look at the Dell PowerEdge R640. The R640 is a versatile 1U rack server suitable for data-driven workloads. It packs high compute density and expandability into a compact 1U chassis. In this blogpost, we'll tell you everything we think about the R640 and what makes it tick.
Overview and Specifications
The PowerEdge ...
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