DELL
DELL PowerEdge R540 12x 3.5" 2U rack server 2x Xeon Gold 6130 2.1GHz 16C 256GB DDR4 12x 4TB HBA330 2x 750W
2U rack server with dual 16-core Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs, 256GB DDR4 ECC memory, HBA330 controller and twelve 4TB 7.2K SATA drives
- Dual 16-core Xeon Gold 6130 processors at 2.1GHz with 3.7GHz turbo for heavy workloads
- 256GB DDR4-2666 ECC registered memory across eight 32GB modules for reliable multitasking
- 12-bay 3.5-inch chassis holding twelve 4TB 7.2K SATA drives for massive capacity
- PERC HBA330 12Gb/s SAS/SATA controller managing all storage devices without RAID overhead
- Dual 750W platinum power supplies and iDRAC9 Express remote management for enterprise uptime
DELL PowerEdge R540 2U Server
The DELL PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server built for virtualization, database workloads and software-defined storage. Dual Xeon Gold 6130 processors provide 32 cores at 2.1 GHz with 3.7 GHz turbo. 256 GB of DDR4-2666 ECC memory and twelve 4 TB enterprise drives deliver high capacity and reliability.
Verify Rack Space and Controller Needs
Confirm your rack can accept a 2U chassis and that power distribution supports two 750 W platinum supplies. The HBA330 controller operates in HBA mode without hardware RAID; plan for software RAID or an additional PERC card if hardware RAID is required. Network uplinks use the integrated dual-port gigabit adapter.
Dual 750 W Platinum Supplies Share Load
Redundant 750 W platinum power supplies split the load for efficiency and failover. Twelve 7.2K SATA drives and dual 16-core processors generate steady heat; the 2U airflow design manages thermals within standard data-centre temperature ranges. Fan speed ramps with CPU and drive utilisation, keeping acoustic output typical for rackmount density.
Highlights
- Dual 16-core Xeon Gold 6130 processors at 2.1GHz with 3.7GHz turbo for heavy workloads
- 256GB DDR4-2666 ECC registered memory across eight 32GB modules for reliable multitasking
- 12-bay 3.5-inch chassis holding twelve 4TB 7.2K SATA drives for massive capacity
- PERC HBA330 12Gb/s SAS/SATA controller managing all storage devices without RAID overhead
- Dual 750W platinum power supplies and iDRAC9 Express remote management for enterprise uptime
Specifications
No published specifications for this item yet.
Questions about this item
What drives and rails come with the R540 and what must I source separately?
The server includes twelve 4 TB 7.2K SATA 3.5-inch drives and the HBA330 controller. Front bezel and Ready Rails are not included and must be purchased separately.
Which processor and memory configuration does this unit ship with?
It ships with two Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs at 2.1 GHz with 3.7 GHz turbo, sixteen cores each, and 256 GB of DDR4-2666 ECC registered memory in eight 32 GB modules.
What does the 256 GB DDR4-2666 figure mean for actual workload performance?
The 256 GB capacity across eight channels supports large virtualisation hosts, in-memory databases and software-defined storage with ECC protection for data integrity under sustained load.
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