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Silver 2U rack server front with eight 3.5 inch drive bays, bezel, rails

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R540 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Gold 6130 2.1GHz 16 Core 128GB DDR4 8x 8TB SAS H740P

SKU CH-G4H9-9MGTT

2U rack server with dual Xeon Gold 6130 processors, 128GB DDR4, PERC H740P controller and eight 8TB SAS drives

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.10 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs provide 16 cores at 2.1 GHz with 3.7 GHz turbo for demanding workloads
  • 128 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory supports virtualization and database tasks
  • PERC H740P controller with 8 GB cache enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 across 8 drive bays
  • Eight 8 TB 7.2 K SAS drives deliver 64 TB raw capacity for data-intensive applications
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise plus dual 750 W 80+ Platinum PSUs ensure remote management and redundant power

Dual Xeon Gold 6130 16 Core Server

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server equipped with two Intel Xeon Gold 6130 processors, each running at 2.1 GHz with 16 cores and a 3.7 GHz turbo frequency. It includes 128 GB of DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across eight 16 GB modules. The system targets virtualization, database hosting, and file or application serving in business-critical environments.

Sustained Load Behaviour

Dual 750 W 80+ Platinum hot-swap power supplies provide redundant power for continuous operation. The PERC H740P controller with 8 GB cache and battery backup maintains RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 and pass-through performance under heavy I/O. Eight 8 TB 7.2 K SAS drives deliver consistent throughput for data-intensive workloads. iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables remote monitoring and automation without local access.

Build and Connectivity

The 2U chassis supports up to 1 TB of DDR4 across 16 memory slots for future expansion. Dual 1 GbE RJ45 ports on an integrated network daughter card handle standard network traffic. Hot-swap drive bays and redundant power supplies allow component replacement without downtime. Included rack rails and bezel simplify mounting in standard cabinets.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs provide 16 cores at 2.1 GHz with 3.7 GHz turbo for demanding workloads
  • 128 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory supports virtualization and database tasks
  • PERC H740P controller with 8 GB cache enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 across 8 drive bays
  • Eight 8 TB 7.2 K SAS drives deliver 64 TB raw capacity for data-intensive applications
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise plus dual 750 W 80+ Platinum PSUs ensure remote management and redundant power

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge
ModelR540
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
CPU Speed2.10 GHz
CPU SocketLGA 3647
Number of CPU Cores16-Core Processor
CPU FeaturesGold 6130
# of Processors Installed2
MAX Processors2
Installed Memory Size128GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity1TB
Number of Memory Slots16
Hard Drive (Installed)8 x 8TB 7.2K SAS
Storage ControllerDell Perc H740P 8GB Controller
HDD InterfaceSAS
SSD (Installed)No
Raid LevelRAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
Ethernet Controller1x Dell EMC Integrated Dual Port Network Daughter Card - 2x 1 Gigabit RJ45 Ports,
Remote ManagementDell EMC 14G PowerEdge iDRAC 9 Enterprise License
LAN Ports2 x Ports
Management PortRJ 45
Operating SystemNo

Questions about this item

How loud and hot does the R540 get with dual Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs and eight 7.2K SAS drives running continuously?

The server uses two 750W 80+ Platinum power supplies and intelligent cooling designed for 2U rack density; actual acoustic and thermal output depend on workload and rack airflow.

What infrastructure must I already have to install this 2U rack server with H740P controller and iDRAC9 Enterprise?

You need a standard 2U rack opening, power circuits for dual 750W PSUs, and a management network connection for iDRAC9 remote access.

Can the PERC H740P 8GB controller manage my existing SATA SSDs alongside the installed 8TB SAS drives?

The H740P supports both SAS and SATA devices with RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 and pass-through, so SATA SSDs can be added to open drive bays.

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