DELL PowerEdge R540 12-bay 3.5" rack server 2x Xeon Gold 5118 2.3GHz 64GB DDR4 12x 8TB SAS

2U rack server for virtualization and storage

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server built for virtualization, database workloads, and software-defined storage. It ships with two Intel Xeon Gold 5118 processors running at 2.3GHz with a 3.2GHz turbo frequency. The system includes 64GB of DDR4-2400 ECC registered memory across four 16GB modules. Twelve 3.5-inch enterprise SAS hard drives provide 8TB each at 7.2K RPM for high-capacity storage.

Check controller and drive compatibility before

The PERC HBA330 storage controller manages the twelve SAS drive bays through a 12Gb/s interface for SAS and SATA devices. Verify that your operating system and hypervisor include drivers for this controller and for the integrated dual-port Gigabit Ethernet adapter. Ensure the rack provides standard 2U mounting space and sufficient power distribution for the dual 750-watt platinum power supplies. The front bezel and ready rails are not included in this configuration.

Sustained operation with dual redundant power

Dual 750-watt platinum power supplies deliver redundancy for continuous operation under sustained load. The Xeon Gold 5118 processors maintain performance across all twelve cores during extended compute tasks. ECC registered memory protects data integrity throughout long-running database and virtualization workloads. iDRAC 9 Express enables remote monitoring of thermal conditions and system health without interrupting service.