DELL PowerEdge R540 2U rack server 2× Xeon 6130 2.1 GHz 16-core 128 GB DDR4 8× 4 TB SAS H330 iDRAC9 2× 750 W

Dell PowerEdge R540 2U rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server built for data-intensive workloads. It ships with dual Intel Xeon Gold 6130 processors running at 2.1 GHz with 16 cores each. The system includes 128 GB of DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across eight slots. Eight 3.5-inch 4 TB SAS hard drives at 7.2 K RPM provide high-capacity storage via a PERC H330 controller.

Suits virtualization hosts and database clusters

This configuration fits IT teams deploying virtualization platforms, database servers or file and application workloads that benefit from high core counts and large SAS arrays. Redundant 750 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC 9 Enterprise support continuous operation and remote management. Buyers who need faster solid-state storage, GPU compute density or single-thread frequencies above 3.7 GHz should evaluate alternative platforms.

PERC H330 SAS controller with eight 4 TB drives

The storage subsystem centres on a Dell PERC H330 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA controller managing eight enterprise 4 TB 7.2 K SAS drives. This hardware RAID controller determines the achievable RAID levels, rebuild times and maximum volume sizes for the installed bays. Verify that the H330 feature set matches your redundancy and performance requirements before purchase.