DELL
DELL PowerEdge R540 12LFF 2x Xeon Silver 4210 2.2GHz 128GB DDR4 No Drive rack server
A 12-bay 3.5-inch rack server with dual Xeon Silver 4210 processors, 128GB DDR4 memory and PERC H740P RAID controller, drives not included
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.2GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size128GB
- Dual Xeon Silver 4210 CPUs deliver 20 cores at 2.2GHz
- 128GB DDR4 ECC memory supports demanding virtualisation workloads
- 12 x 3.5" drive bays enable high-capacity SATA storage arrays
- PERC H740P RAID controller provides hardware RAID acceleration
- iDRAC9 Express gives remote out-of-band server management
Built for dense storage workloads
The Dell PowerEdge R540 12LFF chassis holds twelve 3.5-inch drive bays and ships with two Xeon Silver 4210 processors at 2.2GHz, each delivering 10 cores and 13.75MB cache. It targets IT teams that need high local capacity in a 2U rack form factor without paying for drives they will replace. Buyers who want a compact 1U server or a GPU-accelerated node should look elsewhere.
PERC H740P RAID controller and iDRAC9 Express
The installed PERC H740P controller manages the twelve SATA bays with hardware RAID, while the iDRAC9 Express licence enables remote power control, console redirection and firmware updates over a dedicated 1GbE port. A dual-port 1GbE 332T adapter provides baseline network connectivity. The server includes no drives, no operating system and no application licences, so storage topology and software stack remain entirely your choice.
Tool-less rails and dual 550W supplies
Two hot-plug 550W power supplies and a tool-less rail kit (available on request) simplify rack mounting and power redundancy. Memory slots use DDR4 ECC registered modules only; other DDR generations will not fit. The 128GB installed across the 24 DIMM slots leaves room to grow toward the 1TB maximum. BIOS and firmware are updated to the latest stable release before shipment, reducing first-boot surprises.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon Silver 4210 CPUs deliver 20 cores at 2.2GHz
- 128GB DDR4 ECC memory supports demanding virtualisation workloads
- 12 x 3.5" drive bays enable high-capacity SATA storage arrays
- PERC H740P RAID controller provides hardware RAID acceleration
- iDRAC9 Express gives remote out-of-band server management
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 2.2GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 128GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 1TB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 12,00 |
| Storage Controller | Dell PERC H740P Controller |
| HDD Interface | SATA |
| GPU Type | Integrated Graphics |
| Remote Management | iDRAC9 - Express License |
| Dimensions | 36 x 24 x 10 in |
| Weight | 40 |
Questions about this item
How many 3.5-inch drive bays are available for future storage expansion?
The chassis provides 12 bays that accept 3.5-inch SATA drives, and the PERC H740P controller manages them in hardware RAID.
What thermal limit is reached first when both Xeon Silver 4210 CPUs run at 2.2 GHz continuously?
Each processor has a 10-core design with 13.75 MB cache, and the dual 550 W power supplies set the sustained power ceiling under full load.
How loud are the system fans when the server operates 24 hours a day in a rack?
Dual 550 W redundant supplies and iDRAC9 Express monitoring keep temperatures controlled, so fan speed stays at the level needed for the installed 128 GB DDR4 configuration.
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