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DELL PowerEdge R540 2U rack server 2x Xeon Silver 4114 2.2GHz 10-core 32GB DDR4 8x 8TB SAS
2U rack server with dual 10-core Xeon Silver 4114 CPUs, 32GB DDR4, and 64TB SAS storage
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.20 GHz
- CPU SocketLGA 3647
- Dual 10-core Xeon Silver 4114 CPUs deliver 20 threads at 2.2 GHz
- 64 TB raw storage across eight 8 TB 7.2K SAS drives
- HBA330 controller provides 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA pass-through connectivity
- iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables full remote management and automation
- Redundant 750 W 80+ Platinum power supplies ensure continuous uptime
Dual Xeon Silver 4114 2U server
The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server equipped with two Intel Xeon Silver 4114 processors, each running at 2.2 GHz with 10 cores. It ships with 32 GB of DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across four modules. The system targets virtualization, database hosting, and file serving workloads that need balanced compute and storage capacity.
Hot-swap bays and redundant power
Eight 3.5-inch drive bays hold 8 TB 7.2K SAS drives connected to a PERC HBA330 controller operating in pass-through mode. Two 750 W 80+ Platinum power supplies provide hot-swap redundancy. iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables remote monitoring and automation, while a dual-port 1 GbE network daughter card handles baseline connectivity. Rails and a bezel are included for rack installation.
Pass-through storage and memory ceiling
The HBA330 controller presents drives directly without hardware RAID, so redundancy must be managed by the operating system or software layer. Memory can scale to 1 TB across 16 slots, but the installed 32 GB leaves most slots free for future expansion. Dual 1 GbE ports limit network throughput for storage-heavy clusters, and the server arrives without an operating system.
Highlights
- Dual 10-core Xeon Silver 4114 CPUs deliver 20 threads at 2.2 GHz
- 64 TB raw storage across eight 8 TB 7.2K SAS drives
- HBA330 controller provides 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA pass-through connectivity
- iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables full remote management and automation
- Redundant 750 W 80+ Platinum power supplies ensure continuous uptime
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| 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 |
| CPU Features | Silver 4114 |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 32GB |
| 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 HBA330 Controller |
| HDD Interface | SAS |
| SSD (Installed) | No |
| Raid Level | None |
| 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 throughput does the 12Gb/s SAS controller cap at with the installed drives?
The PERC HBA330 controller runs at 12Gb/s SAS, but the eight 8TB drives spin at 7.2K RPM, so sustained throughput is limited by the mechanical media rather than the controller link.
What rack depth and rail clearance does the 2U chassis need?
The server is a 2U rack unit that ships with sliding rails; allow at least 750mm depth for the chassis plus cable bend radius behind the rear PSUs and network ports.
How do I seat the CPUs and memory without bending LGA 3647 pins?
Install both Xeon Silver 4114 processors into the two LGA 3647 sockets first, then populate the 16 DDR4 slots starting with the four 8GB modules in the correct channels per the silkscreen; the common error is inserting DIMMs before the CPUs are fully locked.
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