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DELL PowerEdge R540 2U rack server 2x Xeon Gold 5118 2.3GHz 12-core 128GB DDR4 H740P 8x 4TB SAS
2U rack server with dual 12-core Xeon Gold 5118 CPUs at 2.3 GHz, 128 GB DDR4, PERC H740P RAID controller, and eight 4 TB 7.2K SAS drives
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.30 GHz
- CPU SocketLGA 3647
- Dual 12-core Xeon Gold 5118 CPUs at 2.3 GHz base with 3.2 GHz turbo
- 128 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across 8 DIMM slots
- PERC H740P controller with 8 GB cache supporting RAID 0 1 5 6 10 50 60
- Eight 4 TB 7.2K SAS 3.5-inch drives in hot-swap bays
- iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management plus redundant 750 W platinum power supplies
Dell PowerEdge R540 2U Rack Server
The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server built for virtualization, database hosting and file or application workloads. Dual Intel Xeon Gold 5118 processors run at 2.3 GHz with a 3.2 GHz turbo frequency. The system ships with 128 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across 16 slots.
Suited for dense storage workloads
This server suits teams that need eight 3.5-inch drive bays, a PERC H740P controller with 8 GB cache, and iDRAC 9 Enterprise for out-of-band administration. Buyers who need more than two processors, more than 384 GB memory, or a different drive interface should look at another platform.
Dual Xeon Gold 5118 12-core configuration
The server includes two Xeon Gold 5118 CPUs, each with 12 cores at 2.30 GHz base clock. This fixed processor count and core layout determines the compute ceiling for any workload deployed on the system.
Highlights
- Dual 12-core Xeon Gold 5118 CPUs at 2.3 GHz base with 3.2 GHz turbo
- 128 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across 8 DIMM slots
- PERC H740P controller with 8 GB cache supporting RAID 0 1 5 6 10 50 60
- Eight 4 TB 7.2K SAS 3.5-inch drives in hot-swap bays
- iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management plus redundant 750 W platinum power supplies
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 | 128GB |
| Memory Type | 0 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 384GB |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Questions about this item
How can I confirm the H740P controller is managing all eight 4 TB SAS drives after setup?
The controller BIOS and iDRAC9 Enterprise both list each 4 TB 7.2K SAS drive and show the RAID level you selected.
Which components ship inside the chassis and what must I add separately?
The box includes the 2U server with dual Xeon Gold 5118 CPUs, 128 GB DDR4 ECC in eight DIMMs, H740P with battery, eight 4 TB SAS drives, dual 750 W PSUs, rails and bezel.
Should I choose this 128 GB configuration or plan for the 384 GB maximum?
Start with the installed 128 GB (8×16 GB) if current workloads fit; the 16 DIMM slots support registered ECC DDR4 up to 384 GB total when growth demands it.
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