DELL
DELL PowerEdge R540 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Gold 5118 2.3GHz 12-Core 256GB DDR4 8x 4TB SAS H740P
A 2U rack server with dual 12-core Xeon Gold 5118 CPUs, 256GB DDR4 ECC memory, eight 4TB SAS drives on a H740P RAID controller, dual 1GbE ports, iDRAC9 Enterprise.
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.30 GHz
- CPU SocketLGA 3647
- Dual Xeon Gold 5118 processors provide 12 cores each at 2.3 GHz base speed
- 256 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory supports virtualization and database workloads
- PERC H740P controller with 8 GB cache enables RAID 0 1 5 6 10 50 60
- Eight 4 TB 7.2K SAS drives deliver 32 TB raw storage capacity
- iDRAC9 Enterprise allows remote management and automation from anywhere
Dell PowerEdge R540 2U rack server
The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server equipped with two Intel Xeon Gold 5118 12-core processors running at 2.30 GHz with a 3.2 GHz turbo frequency. It includes 256 GB of DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across eight 32 GB modules and a Dell PERC H740P storage controller with 8 GB cache. Eight 4 TB 7.2K SAS hard drives are installed in the 3.5-inch drive bays. Dual 750 W redundant power supplies and iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management complete the configuration.
Who this suits and who should look elsewhere
This server suits organisations that need a balanced mix of compute cores, memory capacity and high-density SAS storage in a 2U form factor. The dual-socket design and 16 DIMM slots allow memory expansion up to 1 TB for growing virtualisation or database workloads. Buyers who require more than two processor sockets, faster flash-based storage tiers or GPU-accelerated compute density should evaluate alternative platforms.
The specification that decides fit
The eight installed 4 TB 7.2K SAS drives provide 32 TB of raw capacity behind the PERC H740P controller, which supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60. If the workload demands more spindles than the eight 3.5-inch bays can hold, or needs an all-flash array, this chassis cannot satisfy that requirement without external enclosures.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon Gold 5118 processors provide 12 cores each at 2.3 GHz base speed
- 256 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory supports virtualization and database workloads
- PERC H740P controller with 8 GB cache enables RAID 0 1 5 6 10 50 60
- Eight 4 TB 7.2K SAS drives deliver 32 TB raw storage capacity
- iDRAC9 Enterprise allows remote management and automation from anywhere
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| 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 |
| CPU Features | Gold 5118 |
| # 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 H740P 8GB Controller |
| HDD Interface | SAS |
| SSD (Installed) | No |
| Raid Level | RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 |
| 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
How long before the 7.2K SAS drives or the PERC H740P battery-backed cache need replacement?
Eight enterprise 4TB 7.2K SAS drives and the H740P 8GB battery-backed controller are installed; both are hot-swappable for zero-downtime replacement when SMART alerts or battery health checks indicate end of life.
Which component caps performance first when the dual Xeon Gold 5118 CPUs run at 3.2GHz Turbo continuously?
The 256GB DDR4 2666MHz memory across 16 slots and the 12Gb/s SAS bus feeding eight 7.2K drives set the sustained throughput ceiling before the 2.3GHz 12-core processors saturate.
What are the noise, heat and power characteristics of the 750W Platinum PSUs during round-the-clock operation?
Dual 750W 80+ Platinum redundant hot-swap supplies share load efficiently; Dell's intelligent cooling in the 2U chassis manages thermals while fans adjust speed to workload demand.
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