DELL PowerEdge R540 2U rack server 2x Xeon Silver 4114 2.2GHz 10-core 256GB DDR4 12x 8TB SATA H330 2x 750W

Ready for virtualization and database workloads

This Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server built with two Intel Xeon Silver 4114 processors, each running at 2.2 GHz with 10 cores and a 3.0 GHz turbo frequency. It ships with 256 GB of DDR4-2400 ECC registered memory across eight 32 GB modules. The PERC H330 controller manages twelve 8 TB 7.2K SATA 3.5-inch hard drives, providing high-capacity storage for virtualization, software-defined storage, and business-critical applications.

Verify rack space and network needs

Confirm your rack can accommodate a 2U form factor and that power distribution supports two 750 W platinum-efficiency supplies. The integrated dual-port Gigabit Ethernet adapter provides baseline connectivity; plan additional PCIe networking cards if higher throughput or extra ports are required. iDRAC 9 Express enables remote management, so ensure a dedicated management network path is available. Note that front bezel and ready rails are not included with this unit.

Enterprise drives and redundant power

Twelve enterprise-class 3.5-inch SATA drives install in hot-swap bays behind the front chassis, allowing drive replacement without downtime. The PERC H330 SAS/SATA controller supports RAID configurations to protect data across the array. Dual 750 W platinum power supplies deliver redundancy, keeping the server running if one unit fails. iDRAC 9 Express provides hardware-level monitoring and remote console access for day-to-day administration.