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Silver 2U rack server, twelve 3.5-inch drive bays, front bezel absent

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R540 12-bay 3.5" rack server 2x Xeon 4114 2.2GHz 10-core 64GB DDR4 12x 8TB H330 2x 750W

SKU CH-H5H9-CT7W2

2U rack server with dual 10-core Xeon 4114 CPUs at 2.2GHz, 64GB DDR4 ECC, H330 controller, and twelve 8TB 7.2K SATA drives

  • Dual Xeon 4114 CPUs provide 10 cores each at 2.2 GHz base
  • 64 GB DDR4-2400 ECC memory supports virtualization workloads
  • PERC H330 controller manages 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA drives
  • 12 bays hold 3.5 inch 8 TB 7.2K enterprise HDDs
  • Dual 750 W platinum PSUs with iDRAC9 Express remote management

PowerEdge R540 12-bay storage server

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server built for environments that need dense 3.5-inch drive capacity. It ships with two Intel Xeon Silver 4114 processors, each offering ten cores at 2.2 GHz with a 3.0 GHz turbo frequency. Sixty-four gigabytes of DDR4-2400 ECC registered memory are installed across four modules. Twelve enterprise 8 TB 7.2K SATA drives connect through a PERC H330 12 Gb/s controller, and dual 750 W platinum power supplies provide redundancy. iDRAC 9 Express handles remote management.

Suits virtualisation and database workloads

This configuration fits organisations running virtual machines, software-defined storage or business-critical databases that benefit from large rotational disk pools. The twelve-bay chassis and dual-socket design supply both the drive slots and the compute threads those workloads demand. Buyers who require solid-state media or a higher drive count should evaluate other platforms. The integrated dual-port Gigabit Ethernet adapter covers basic connectivity but may need supplementation for heavy network traffic.

PERC H330 controller with twelve 8 TB SATA drives

The storage subsystem centres on the Dell PERC H330 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA controller managing twelve 3.5-inch 8 TB hard drives. This combination determines total raw capacity and the RAID levels available for data protection. Confirm that the controller’s feature set matches the redundancy and performance profile your applications require before deployment.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon 4114 CPUs provide 10 cores each at 2.2 GHz base
  • 64 GB DDR4-2400 ECC memory supports virtualization workloads
  • PERC H330 controller manages 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA drives
  • 12 bays hold 3.5 inch 8 TB 7.2K enterprise HDDs
  • Dual 750 W platinum PSUs with iDRAC9 Express remote management

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How much memory bandwidth do the 2.2 GHz 10-core Xeon 4114 processors and 64 GB DDR4-2400 modules deliver together?

Each Xeon 4114 runs at 2.2 GHz with a 3.0 GHz turbo across 10 cores. The four 16 GB DDR4-2400 ECC registered DIMMs operate at 2400 MT/s, providing matched memory throughput for both CPUs.

What drive speeds does the PERC H330 12 Gb/s controller actually sustain with the installed 7.2K SATA 6 Gb/s disks?

The H330 supports 12 Gb/s SAS and 6 Gb/s SATA. The twelve 8 TB 7.2K SATA drives are limited to the 6 Gb/s SATA link, so sustained throughput caps at the drive media rate rather than the controller maximum.

What rack depth and rail kit do I need to mount this 2U server?

The chassis is a standard 2U rackmount form factor. Front bezel and ready rails are not included, so you must supply compatible sliding rails and a cabinet deep enough for a 2U Dell rack server.

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