DELL
DELL PowerEdge R540 2U rack server 2x Xeon Silver 4114 128GB 8x 4TB SAS H740P
2U rack server with dual 10-core Xeon Silver 4114 CPUs, 128GB DDR4, eight 4TB 7.2K SAS drives and a PERC H740P controller
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.20 GHz
- CPU SocketLGA 3647
- Dual 10-core Xeon Silver 4114 at 2.2 GHz base / 3.0 GHz turbo powers demanding workloads
- 128 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory with room to reach 384 GB
- PERC H740P 8 GB controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
- Eight 4 TB 7.2 K SAS 3.5" drives deliver high-capacity storage
- iDRAC 9 Enterprise plus dual 750 W platinum supplies enable remote management and uptime
Dell PowerEdge R540 2U server
The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server built for virtualization, database hosting and file or application workloads. Dual Intel Xeon Silver 4114 processors provide 20 cores at 2.2 GHz with 3.0 GHz turbo. 128 GB DDR4 ECC memory and eight 4 TB SAS drives on a PERC H740P controller deliver high capacity and RAID flexibility.
Suited for dense storage workloads
This configuration fits teams that need large SAS capacity in a compact 2U form factor with redundant 750 W power supplies and iDRAC9 Enterprise management. Buyers who need more drive bays than the eight 3.5-inch slots provided cannot expand internal storage further. Workloads that require memory beyond 384 GB or more than two processors must choose a different platform.
Eight-bay 3.5-inch SAS chassis
The server holds exactly eight 3.5-inch SAS hard drives connected to the H740P controller supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60. This bay count and drive interface are the primary constraints for storage planning.
Highlights
- Dual 10-core Xeon Silver 4114 at 2.2 GHz base / 3.0 GHz turbo powers demanding workloads
- 128 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory with room to reach 384 GB
- PERC H740P 8 GB controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
- Eight 4 TB 7.2 K SAS 3.5" drives deliver high-capacity storage
- iDRAC 9 Enterprise plus dual 750 W platinum supplies enable remote management and uptime
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge R740 |
| Model | R540 |
| Type | Rack |
| Rack Height | 2U |
| Redundant Hot-swap Power | Yes |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 2.20 GHz |
| CPU Socket | LGA 3647 |
| Number of CPU Cores | 10-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
What rack height does the R540 chassis occupy?
The chassis occupies 2U of rack height and ships with Ready Rails and a front bezel for standard rack mounting.
How are the Xeon Silver 4114 processors installed, and what step is often missed?
Both processors are pre-installed in the LGA 3647 sockets; the step often missed is applying the correct torque sequence when reseating a CPU after maintenance.
What component of the PERC H740P will need replacement over time?
The 8 GB cache module includes a battery that protects write-back cache during power loss; that battery degrades and should be replaced every few years.
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