Dell

Dell AX-640

Azure Local (Azure Stack HCI)

Compute-dense 1U Azure Local node based on the Dell PowerEdge R640 — the original Intel AX node.

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Form factor

1U rack, dual-socket

Platform

Dell PowerEdge R640

Processor

2× Intel Xeon Scalable (1st / 2nd generation)

Best for

Compute-dense clusters where rack space is tight

Certification

Microsoft Azure Local (Azure Stack HCI) validated

Support

Dell ProSupport + Madatech

Overview

Azure Local node. The Dell AX-640 is a 1U dual-socket node built on the PowerEdge R640, and one of the original members of Dell's AX line for Azure Local (formerly Azure Stack HCI). It is a compute-first node: lots of cores in a single rack unit.

Where it fits

Clusters that are constrained by rack space or that lean toward compute over storage. Run it with storage-dense AX-740xd nodes when a cluster needs both. For new deployments, also compare the current-generation AX-650 and APEX Cloud Platform for Azure. Madatech sizes the cluster, sources it through our Dell channel, and runs the build.

Key features

1U, dual-socket — maximum cores per rack unit for compute-led clustersBuilt on the widely deployed PowerEdge R640 platformiDRAC9 for out-of-band management and lifecyclePart of Dell's original AX line — long operational track record on Azure LocalPairs with the storage-dense AX-740xd for a mixed compute / capacity cluster