DELL
Dell PowerEdge R540 2U rack server 2x Xeon Gold 5118 2.3GHz 12-core 32GB DDR4 8x 4TB SAS HBA330 iDRAC9 2x 750W
2U rack server with dual 12-core Xeon Gold 5118 CPUs at 2.3GHz, 32GB DDR4 ECC, eight 4TB 7.2K SAS drives on an HBA330 controller, iDRAC9 Enterprise management, and redundant 750W power supplies
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.30 GHz
- CPU SocketLGA 3647
- Dual Xeon Gold 5118 12-core CPUs at 2.3 GHz with 3.2 GHz turbo
- 32 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across 16 slots
- 8 x 4 TB 7.2K SAS drives on HBA330 12Gb/s controller
- iDRAC9 Enterprise for remote monitoring and automation
- Redundant hot-swap 750 W platinum power supplies with rails and bezel
Dual 12-core Xeon Gold 5118 server
The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server equipped with two Intel Xeon Gold 5118 processors running at 2.3 GHz with a 3.2 GHz turbo frequency. Each processor provides twelve cores for a total of twenty-four cores. It ships with 32 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory installed across four slots. The system is designed for virtualization, database hosting and business-critical workloads.
8-bay 3.5-inch SAS chassis with HBA330
The chassis holds eight 3.5-inch drive bays populated with 4 TB 7.2 K SAS drives connected to a Dell PERC HBA330 12 Gb/s controller. Sixteen DIMM slots allow memory expansion up to 384 GB. Two redundant 750 W platinum power supplies provide hot-swap power redundancy. Ready rails and a front bezel are included for rack mounting.
iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management
Integrated iDRAC9 Enterprise enables out-of-band monitoring, automation and remote administration without requiring an operating system. Dual-port gigabit Ethernet provides baseline network connectivity. The HBA330 controller supports both SAS and SATA drives for flexible storage configurations.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon Gold 5118 12-core CPUs at 2.3 GHz with 3.2 GHz turbo
- 32 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across 16 slots
- 8 x 4 TB 7.2K SAS drives on HBA330 12Gb/s controller
- iDRAC9 Enterprise for remote monitoring and automation
- Redundant hot-swap 750 W platinum power supplies with rails and bezel
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 4TB 7.2K SAS |
| Storage Controller | Dell Perc HBA330 Controller |
| HDD Interface | SAS |
| SSD (Installed) | No |
| Raid Level | None |
| 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 many drive bays can the HBA330 controller address in this 2U chassis?
The Dell PERC HBA330 12Gb/s controller connects all eight 3.5" SAS bays fitted with 4TB enterprise drives.
What is the power supply rating and efficiency class for continuous operation?
Dual redundant 750 Watt Platinum efficiency power supplies share the load for sustained use.
How much DDR4 memory is installed and how many slots remain open for expansion?
32GB across four 8GB modules fills four of the sixteen DDR4 slots, leaving twelve free.
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