Dell H28RR System Board, Inventec, V5, R640

Overview

The Dell H28RR System Board is a high-performance motherboard designed for the Inventec V5 platform and optimized for the Dell PowerEdge R640 server chassis. Engineered to deliver reliable operation in demanding data centre environments, this board supports the latest Intel Xeon Scalable processors, offers extensive memory capacity, and provides robust connectivity options for storage and networking. It is an essential component for building a resilient, scalable server that can handle virtualization, cloud workloads, and high-performance computing tasks.

Key Features

• Compatible with Intel Xeon Scalable processors up to 28 cores per socket
• Supports up to 6 TB of DDR4 memory across 24 DIMM slots
• Integrated dual 10 GbE network controllers for high bandwidth connectivity
• Multiple PCIe Gen3 x16 slots for GPU, storage or accelerator expansion
• Advanced thermal design with optimized heat sink layout and fan control algorithms
• Built-in remote management via iDRAC9 with lifecycle controller support

Technical Specifications

• Form factor: 1U rackmount, ATX compatible size for R640 chassis
• Chipset: Intel C621 (or later) supporting multi-socket configurations
• Memory type: DDR4 ECC Registered or Load Reduced DIMM
• Maximum memory speed: 2933 MT/s
• Storage interfaces: Up to 8 SATA III ports and 2 NVMe M.2 slots
• Expansion slots: 2 x PCIe x16, 1 x PCIe x8, 1 x PCIe x4
• Power connectors: Dual 12V ATX power inputs with redundant supply support
• Management: iDRAC9 Enterprise license optional, supports Redfish API

Typical Applications

• Virtualization hosts for VMware, Hyper-V or KVM environments
• Cloud infrastructure nodes handling IaaS and PaaS workloads
• High performance computing clusters requiring dense compute power
• Database servers for SQL, NoSQL and in-memory data stores
• Enterprise storage gateways and backup appliances
• AI and machine learning platforms that leverage GPU or FPGA accelerators