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DELL PowerEdge R540 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Silver 4114 2.2GHz 10-Core 256GB DDR4 H740P 8-Bay 3.5
2U rack server with dual 10-core Xeon Silver 4114 processors at 2.2 GHz, 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory, PERC H740P RAID controller, eight 3.5-inch drive bays, dual 1 GbE ports, iDRAC9 Enterprise.
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.20 GHz
- CPU SocketLGA 3647
- Dual Xeon Silver 4114 10-core CPUs deliver 20 threads at 2.2 GHz
- 256 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory across 8 slots for large workloads
- PERC H740P 8 GB cache enables RAID 0 1 5 6 10 50 60
- Eight 3.5-inch SAS SATA trays ready for high-capacity storage
- iDRAC 9 Enterprise plus dual 750 W platinum PSUs for remote management and redundancy
Built for Virtualisation and Database Workloads
The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server equipped with two Intel Xeon Silver 4114 processors. Each CPU provides ten cores at 2.2 GHz with a 3.0 GHz turbo frequency. The system ships with 256 GB of DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across eight slots. It targets organisations running virtualisation, database hosting or file and application services.
Memory Headroom and Storage Flexibility
Installed memory uses eight of the sixteen available DIMM slots, leaving capacity to reach the 1 TB maximum when workloads grow. The PERC H740P controller with 8 GB cache supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 across the eight 3.5-inch SAS or SATA drive bays. No drives are included, so capacity and performance scale with the media you choose.
Remote Management and Redundant Power Included
The iDRAC9 Enterprise licence enables full out-of-band monitoring, automation and remote administration without extra cost. Dual 750 W 80+ Platinum hot-swap power supplies provide redundancy for continuous operation. Rails and a front bezel are supplied for immediate rack installation. No operating system is pre-installed.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon Silver 4114 10-core CPUs deliver 20 threads at 2.2 GHz
- 256 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory across 8 slots for large workloads
- PERC H740P 8 GB cache enables RAID 0 1 5 6 10 50 60
- Eight 3.5-inch SAS SATA trays ready for high-capacity storage
- iDRAC 9 Enterprise plus dual 750 W platinum PSUs for remote management and redundancy
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 | 256GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 1TB |
| Number of Memory Slots | 16 |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | None |
| Storage Controller | Dell Perc H740P 8GB Controller |
| HDD Interface | SATA/SAS |
| SSD (Installed) | No |
| Raid Level | RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 |
| 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
Will the R540's LGA 3647 sockets accept my existing Xeon Scalable processors?
The server uses two LGA 3647 sockets populated with Xeon Silver 4114 10-core CPUs at 2.2 GHz. It supports a maximum of two processors, so older Scalable chips must match the socket and platform requirements.
How can I verify the PERC H740P controller and iDRAC9 Enterprise are active after installation?
During POST the H740P 8GB SAS/SATA controller initialises and shows its firmware version. iDRAC9 Enterprise appears on the network with its own IP; log in to confirm remote management and hardware health dashboards.
Which drive trays and cabling are included, and do I need to buy drives separately?
Eight 3.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap trays ship installed. No hard drives are included; you must purchase compatible SAS or SATA drives. Rails and bezel are also supplied.
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