DELL
DELL PowerEdge R540 2U rack server 2x Xeon Gold 5118 2.3GHz 12 Core 256GB DDR4 8x 8TB SAS
Two-socket 2U rack server with 256GB DDR4 ECC memory, eight 8TB 7.2K SAS drives and dual 750W platinum power supplies
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.30 GHz
- CPU SocketLGA 3647
- Dual Xeon Gold 5118 processors deliver 12 cores each at 2.3 GHz base
- 256 GB DDR4 registered ECC memory across 8 slots for large datasets
- PERC H330 controller supports RAID 0 1 5 10 50 with 12 Gb/s SAS
- Eight 8 TB 7.2K SAS drives provide 64 TB raw capacity
- iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables remote management and monitoring
Dell PowerEdge R540 2U rack server
The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server equipped with dual Intel Xeon Gold 5118 processors, each running at 2.3 GHz with 12 cores. It includes 256 GB of DDR4 ECC memory across 16 slots and eight 8 TB 7.2K SAS drives managed by a PERC H330 controller. Redundant 750 W power supplies and iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management come standard.
Who this suits and who should look elsewhere
This server fits organisations that need high-capacity SAS storage and dual-socket compute for virtualization, databases or file services in a 2U form factor. Buyers who require more than two processors, memory beyond 1 TB, or drive bays beyond the eight 3.5-inch slots should consider a different platform.
The specification that decides fit
The eight installed 8 TB 7.2K SAS drives deliver 64 TB of raw capacity behind the PERC H330 RAID controller, making total drive count and SAS interface the decisive factors for storage-heavy workloads.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon Gold 5118 processors deliver 12 cores each at 2.3 GHz base
- 256 GB DDR4 registered ECC memory across 8 slots for large datasets
- PERC H330 controller supports RAID 0 1 5 10 50 with 12 Gb/s SAS
- Eight 8 TB 7.2K SAS drives provide 64 TB raw capacity
- iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables remote management and monitoring
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 8TB 7.2K SAS |
| Storage Controller | Dell Perc H330 Controller |
| HDD Interface | SAS |
| SSD (Installed) | No |
| Raid Level | RAID 0/1/5/10/50 |
| 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 |
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