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DELL PowerEdge R540 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Gold 6130 2.1GHz 16C 64GB H730P 8x 3.5" Trays
2U rack server with dual 16-core Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs, 64 GB DDR4, H730P RAID controller and eight 3.5-inch drive trays
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.10 GHz
- CPU SocketLGA 3647
- Dual Xeon Gold 6130 processors provide 16 cores each at 2.1 GHz base
- 64 GB DDR4 ECC memory installed across four slots for reliability
- PERC H730P controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
- Eight 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drive bays ready for storage expansion
- iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables remote management and monitoring
Dual Xeon Gold 6130 Server
The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server built around two Intel Xeon Gold 6130 processors running at 2.1 GHz with 16 cores each. It ships with 64 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across 16 slots and a PERC H730P storage controller. The chassis holds eight 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drive trays without drives installed, targeting virtualization, database and file-serving workloads.
Sustained Multi-Core Throughput
Dual 16-core CPUs and 64 GB of ECC memory maintain consistent throughput for virtualization hosts and database engines under continuous load. The H730P controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 with a 2 GB cache and battery backup, protecting write performance during extended operations. Redundant 750 W platinum power supplies and hot-swap design keep the system running through component failures.
Enterprise Chassis and Remote Management
The 2U rackmount includes ready rails and a front bezel for standard cabinet installation. Eight front-accessible 3.5-inch trays simplify drive swaps without tools, while dual gigabit Ethernet ports handle management and data traffic. iDRAC 9 Enterprise provides full out-of-band remote control, monitoring and automation for lights-out administration.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon Gold 6130 processors provide 16 cores each at 2.1 GHz base
- 64 GB DDR4 ECC memory installed across four slots for reliability
- PERC H730P controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
- Eight 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drive bays ready for storage expansion
- iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables remote management and monitoring
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge R740 |
| Model | R540 |
| Type | Rack |
| Rack Height | 2U |
| Redundant Hot-swap Power | Yes |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 2.10 GHz |
| CPU Socket | LGA 3647 |
| Number of CPU Cores | 16-Core Processor |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Chipset | 0 |
| Installed Memory Size | 64GB |
| Memory Type | 0 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 384GB |
| Number of Memory Slots | 16 |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | None |
| Storage Controller | Dell Perc H730P 2GB Controller |
| HDD Interface | SATA/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 loud are the fans when the dual Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs run at 2.1 GHz all day?
The server uses redundant 750 W Platinum power supplies and intelligent cooling designed for continuous operation in a 2U rack.
Which drives and cables do I need to populate the eight 3.5" trays?
The H730P controller supports SATA and SAS drives; trays accept 3.5" SAS or SATA hard disks, no drives are included.
Can I keep my existing DDR4 2666 MHz ECC modules when upgrading this system?
The board has 16 slots, 64 GB installed as 4×16 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC, maximum capacity 384 GB.
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