DELL
DELL PowerEdge R540 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Gold 5118 2.3GHz 12-Core 32GB DDR4 8x 8TB SAS H330 iDRAC9 2x 750W
2U rack server with dual 12-core Xeon Gold 5118 CPUs at 2.3 GHz, 32 GB DDR4, eight 8 TB 7.2 K SAS drives on an H330 controller, iDRAC9 Enterprise and dual 750 W PSUs
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.30 GHz
- CPU SocketLGA 3647
- Dual Xeon Gold 5118 processors with 12 cores each handle demanding workloads at 2.3 GHz base
- 32 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory supports virtualization with room to expand to 384 GB
- Eight 8 TB 7.2K SAS drives provide 64 TB raw storage on H330 controller
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote management and automation from anywhere
- Dual 750 W platinum hot-swap power supplies keep the server running during a failure
Server purpose
The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server built for virtualization, database hosting and file serving. Dual Xeon Gold 5118 processors and 32GB of DDR4 ECC memory provide the compute foundation for business-critical workloads. Eight 8TB SAS drives and a PERC H330 controller deliver high-capacity storage in a single chassis. Integrated iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote management across the data centre.
Who this fits and who it does not
This system suits organisations that need dense 3.5-inch SAS storage with redundant 750W power supplies and out-of-band management. It is not suited for buyers who require more than sixteen memory slots or more than two processor sockets. Workloads demanding faster drive interfaces than 12Gb/s SAS or a chassis larger than 2U should look elsewhere.
Deciding specification
The eight 8TB 7.2K SAS drives configured behind a PERC H330 controller define the storage ceiling for this server. That combination fixes both total raw capacity and the maximum drive count without adding external enclosures. Confirm the drive interface and bay limit match your dataset size before ordering.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon Gold 5118 processors with 12 cores each handle demanding workloads at 2.3 GHz base
- 32 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory supports virtualization with room to expand to 384 GB
- Eight 8 TB 7.2K SAS drives provide 64 TB raw storage on H330 controller
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote management and automation from anywhere
- Dual 750 W platinum hot-swap power supplies keep the server running during a failure
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge R740 |
| Model | R540 |
| Type | Rack |
| Rack Height | 2U |
| Redundant Hot-swap Power | Yes |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 2.30 GHz |
| CPU Socket | LGA 3647 |
| Number of CPU Cores | 12-Core Processor |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Chipset | 0 |
| Installed Memory Size | 32GB |
| Memory Type | 0 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 384GB |
| Number of Memory Slots | 16 |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 8 x 8TB 7.2K SAS |
| Storage Controller | Dell Perc H330 Controller |
| HDD Interface | SAS |
| SSD (Installed) | No |
| Raid Level | RAID 0/1/5/10/50 |
| Media Drives | 0 |
| GPU Type | 0 |
| Video Memory | 0 |
| Ethernet Controller | Integrated Dell 2x1GbE Dual Port Ethernet Adapter |
| LAN Ports | 2 x Ports |
| Expansion Slots | 0 |
| Management Port | 0 |
| Operating System | No |
| Features | 8 x 3.5" SATA/SAS Hot-Plug Drive Bays |
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