DELL PowerEdge R540 2U rack server 12×3.5" 2×Xeon Gold 5118 2.3GHz 16GB DDR4 12×4TB HDD HBA330 2×750W

2U server for virtualization and storage

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server built for growing business environments that need virtualization, database management or software-defined storage. Two Intel Xeon Gold 5118 processors at 2.3 GHz with 3.2 GHz turbo deliver 24 total cores for multi-threaded workloads. Sixteen gigabytes of DDR4-2400 ECC registered memory provide a reliable base for critical applications. Twelve 3.5-inch bays are populated with 4 TB enterprise SATA drives running at 7.2 K RPM for high-capacity storage.

Dual 750 W platinum power supplies

Redundant 750 watt platinum-efficiency power supplies share the load and keep the system running if one unit fails. The HBA330 controller manages twelve drives without a RAID overhead, which reduces controller heat and simplifies drive replacement. Front-accessible drive bays let administrators swap disks without removing the server from the rack. Integrated dual-port gigabit Ethernet handles management and workload traffic on standard copper cabling.

iDRAC 9 Express remote management

iDRAC 9 Express provides out-of-band monitoring, power control and virtual console access over a dedicated network connection, so administrators can troubleshoot without being in the data centre. The chassis ships without a front bezel or ready rails, so buyers must supply their own rack-mount hardware and cosmetic cover. PCIe slots remain available for additional network cards, storage controllers or accelerators as workloads grow. ECC memory and enterprise-class drives protect data integrity during continuous operation.