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DELL PowerEdge R540 2U rack server 2× Xeon Silver 4114 2.2GHz 10-core 256GB DDR4 8× 4TB SAS
2U rack server with dual 10-core Xeon Silver 4114 processors, 256GB DDR4 ECC memory, eight 4TB SAS drives and an HBA330 controller
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.20 GHz
- CPU SocketLGA 3647
- Dual 10-core Xeon Silver 4114 CPUs at 2.2 GHz deliver scalable multi-thread performance
- 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory across 8 slots supports large virtualisation workloads
- Eight 4 TB 7.2K SAS drives provide 32 TB raw capacity for data-intensive storage
- PERC HBA330 12 Gb/s controller enables direct SAS/SATA pass-through flexibility
- iDRAC 9 Enterprise gives full remote management with dedicated network access
Dell PowerEdge R540 2U rack server
The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server built for data-intensive workloads. It ships with dual Intel Xeon Silver 4114 processors, each running at 2.2 GHz with 10 cores. The system includes 256 GB of DDR4 ECC memory across 16 slots and eight 3.5-inch 4 TB SAS hard drives. Dual 750 W hot-swap power supplies and iDRAC 9 Enterprise management come standard.
Suited for virtualization and storage-heavy roles
This configuration suits teams needing high core counts and large SAS capacity for virtualization, databases, or file serving. The HBA330 controller operates in pass-through mode, so buyers who want hardware RAID acceleration should look elsewhere. Workloads requiring lower-latency flash storage or more than two processor sockets are not addressed by this platform.
Eight 3.5-inch drive bays with HBA330 pass-through
The chassis provides eight 3.5-inch bays populated with 7.2K SAS drives connected to a PERC HBA330 controller. Because the controller is pass-through only, the drives present directly to the operating system without hardware RAID offload. This single detail determines whether the storage topology matches the deployment plan.
Highlights
- Dual 10-core Xeon Silver 4114 CPUs at 2.2 GHz deliver scalable multi-thread performance
- 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory across 8 slots supports large virtualisation workloads
- Eight 4 TB 7.2K SAS drives provide 32 TB raw capacity for data-intensive storage
- PERC HBA330 12 Gb/s controller enables direct SAS/SATA pass-through flexibility
- iDRAC 9 Enterprise gives full remote management with dedicated network access
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | R540 |
| Type | Rack |
| Rack Height | 2U |
| Redundant Hot-swap Power | Yes |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 2.20 GHz |
| CPU Socket | LGA 3647 |
| Number of CPU Cores | 10-Core Processor |
| CPU Features | Silver 4114 |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 256GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 1TB |
| Number of Memory Slots | 16 |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 8 x 4TB 7.2K SAS |
| Storage Controller | Dell Perc HBA330 Controller |
| HDD Interface | SAS |
| SSD (Installed) | No |
| Raid Level | None |
| Ethernet Controller | 1x Dell EMC Integrated Dual Port Network Daughter Card - 2x 1 Gigabit RJ45 Ports, |
| Remote Management | Dell EMC 14G PowerEdge iDRAC 9 Enterprise License |
| LAN Ports | 2 x Ports |
| Management Port | RJ 45 |
| Operating System | No |
Questions about this item
Should I choose the 256 GB DDR4 configuration or add more memory later?
The server ships with 256 GB DDR4 2666 MHz Registered ECC across 8 of 16 slots, leaving 8 slots free to reach the 1 TB maximum if workloads grow.
What does the 2.2 GHz base clock with 3.0 GHz turbo mean for real workloads?
Each Xeon Silver 4114 runs at 2.2 GHz base and can boost to 3.0 GHz, giving 20 total cores that scale frequency up when thermal headroom allows for bursty tasks.
How does the HBA330 12 Gb/s SAS controller limit drive performance?
The HBA330 passes SAS and SATA commands directly without RAID overhead, so each 7.2K SAS drive runs at its native 12 Gb/s link speed.
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