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DELL PowerEdge R540 2U rack server 2x Xeon Gold 6130 2.1GHz 16C 64GB DDR4 8x 8TB SAS
2U rack server with dual 16-core Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs, 64 GB DDR4, eight 8 TB SAS drives and redundant 750 W power supplies
- 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 each at 2.1 GHz
- 64 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory supports virtualization workloads
- PERC H330 controller enables RAID 0/1/5/10/50 for data protection
- Eight 8 TB 7.2K SAS drives deliver high-capacity storage
- iDRAC9 Enterprise allows remote server management
2U Rack Server with Dual Xeon Gold 6130
The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server built for virtualization, database hosting and file serving. It ships with two Intel Xeon Gold 6130 processors, each running at 2.1 GHz with 16 cores. The system includes 64 GB of DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across four slots. Eight 8 TB 7.2K SAS hard drives provide 64 TB of raw storage managed by a PERC H330 controller. Dual 750 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC 9 Enterprise remote management complete the package.
Suits storage-heavy workloads.
This configuration fits organisations that need dense 3.5-inch SAS capacity in a 2U form factor. The eight-bay chassis and H330 RAID controller support RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and 50 for redundancy or throughput. Buyers requiring GPU acceleration, 10 Gigabit Ethernet or faster networking, or more than two processor sockets should evaluate other platforms. The installed 64 GB RAM uses only four of sixteen DIMM slots, leaving room for expansion up to 1 TB.
Eight 8 TB SAS drives deliver 64 TB raw capacity
The single specification that defines this server's fit is the storage subsystem: eight enterprise 8 TB 7.2K SAS drives behind a 12 Gb/s PERC H330 controller. This yields 64 TB of raw capacity in a 2U rack height with hot-swap bays. If your workload demands that exact blend of high-capacity SAS storage, dual-socket Xeon compute and redundant power in a 2U depth, this unit matches the requirement.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs provide 16 cores each at 2.1 GHz
- 64 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory supports virtualization workloads
- PERC H330 controller enables RAID 0/1/5/10/50 for data protection
- Eight 8 TB 7.2K SAS drives deliver high-capacity storage
- iDRAC9 Enterprise allows remote server management
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | R540 |
| Type | Rack |
| Rack Height | 2U |
| Redundant Hot-swap Power | Yes |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 2.10 GHz |
| CPU Socket | LGA 3647 |
| Number of CPU Cores | 16-Core Processor |
| CPU Features | Gold 6130 |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 64GB |
| 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 |
Questions about this item
What limits sustained performance first, the 16-core Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs or the 7.2K SAS drives?
The 7.2K SAS drives set the I/O ceiling for sustained workloads; the dual 2.1 GHz 16-core Xeons provide ample compute headroom.
How loud and hot does the 2U chassis get when both 750 W PSUs run continuously?
Dual 750 W Platinum supplies share load efficiently; enterprise fans scale with temperature, keeping noise and heat within data-centre norms for a 2U rack server.
Which DDR4 modules must I already own to expand the 64 GB beyond the four populated slots?
Registered ECC DDR4-2666 DIMMs are required; 12 slots remain free for up to 1 TB total capacity.
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