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Silver 2U rack server with eight 3.5-inch drive bays and front bezel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R540 2U 8-bay 2× Xeon 5118 2.3GHz 12-core 256GB DDR4 8×4TB SAS HBA330 iDRAC9 2×750W PSU

SKU CH-VTTT-E267E

A 2U rack server with dual 12-core Xeon processors at 2.3 GHz, 256 GB DDR4 memory, eight 4 TB SAS drives on an HBA330 controller, iDRAC9 Enterprise management, and redundant 750 W power supplies

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.30 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual Xeon Gold 5118 processors provide 12 cores each at 2.3 GHz base
  • 256 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory supports virtualisation and database workloads
  • PERC HBA330 controller manages 8 × 4 TB 7.2 K SAS drives for high-capacity storage
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote monitoring and automation from anywhere
  • Redundant 750 W platinum power supplies maintain uptime during a failure

Purpose-built 2U server for virtualization

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server equipped with dual Intel Xeon Gold 5118 processors, each running at 2.3 GHz with 12 cores and a 3.2 GHz turbo frequency. It ships with 256 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across eight 32 GB modules and supports a maximum of 384 GB. Eight 3.5-inch 4 TB SAS drives spinning at 7.2K RPM are managed by a Dell PERC HBA330 12 Gb/s controller. Redundant 750 W platinum power supplies, iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management, integrated dual-port Gigabit Ethernet, rails, and a front bezel complete the package.

Fits virtualization hosts needing dense 3.5-inch

This configuration suits organizations consolidating virtual machines, hosting databases, or serving files where large-capacity 3.5-inch SAS drives and dual-socket compute are priorities. The 2U form factor leaves room for expansion within standard racks. Buyers who require all-flash speed, GPU compute density, or a smaller 1U footprint should evaluate alternative platforms.

Storage controller determines drive compatibility

The PERC HBA330 operates in HBA mode, presenting SAS and SATA drives directly to the operating system without hardware RAID abstraction. Verify that your hypervisor or OS includes drivers for this controller and that your workload can manage software RAID or pass-through configurations.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Gold 5118 processors provide 12 cores each at 2.3 GHz base
  • 256 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory supports virtualisation and database workloads
  • PERC HBA330 controller manages 8 × 4 TB 7.2 K SAS drives for high-capacity storage
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote monitoring and automation from anywhere
  • Redundant 750 W platinum power supplies maintain uptime during a failure

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge R740
ModelR540
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
CPU Speed2.30 GHz
CPU SocketLGA 3647
Number of CPU Cores12-Core Processor
# of Processors Installed2
MAX Processors2
Chipset0
Installed Memory Size256GB
Memory Type0
Max Memory Capacity384GB
Number of Memory Slots16
Hard Drive (Installed)8 x 4TB 7.2K SAS
Storage ControllerDell Perc HBA330 Controller
HDD InterfaceSAS
SSD (Installed)No
Raid LevelNone
Media Drives0
GPU Type0
Video Memory0
Ethernet ControllerIntegrated Dell 2x1GbE Dual Port Ethernet Adapter
LAN Ports2 x Ports
Expansion Slots0
Management Port0
Operating SystemNo
Features8 x 3.5" SATA/SAS Hot-Plug Drive Bays

Questions about this item

What rack height and rail kit does the R540 need for installation?

The server occupies 2U of rack space and includes Ready Rails and a front bezel for mounting.

Can the PERC HBA330 controller use the existing 4TB 7.2K SAS drives?

Yes, the HBA330 supports 12Gb/s SAS and SATA, matching the installed 4TB 7.2K SAS drives.

How do I verify the iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management is active after setup?

Connect to the iDRAC9 network port, log in via its web interface, and confirm the system inventory shows dual Xeon 5118 CPUs, 256GB DDR4, and eight 4TB drives.

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