DELL PowerEdge R540 2U 8-bay 2× Xeon Gold 6130 2.1 GHz 16-core 32 GB DDR4 8× 4 TB SAS

Purpose-Built 2U Rack Server

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rackmount server system equipped with two Intel Xeon Gold 6130 processors running at 2.1 GHz with 16 cores each. It includes 32 GB of DDR4 memory across 16 slots and eight 4 TB 7.2K SAS hard drives managed by a PERC H330 controller. Dual 750 W redundant power supplies, iDRAC9 Enterprise, rails and a bezel complete the package for data-centre deployment.

Fit for Virtualisation and Storage-Heavy Workloads

This configuration suits organisations running virtualisation, database hosting, or file and application services that benefit from high core counts and large SAS capacity. Buyers who need direct-attached flash performance, GPU-accelerated compute, or a 1U form factor should evaluate other platforms. The fixed eight-bay 3.5-inch chassis also limits density for environments requiring more drive slots in the same rack height.

Dual 16-Core Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs Define Capacity

The two 16-core processors deliver 32 total cores at a 2.1 GHz base clock with 3.7 GHz turbo, setting the hard ceiling for concurrent threads and licensing costs. Memory can scale to 384 GB across the 16 DIMM slots, but the installed 32 GB may require immediate expansion for production workloads. Storage controller and bay count fix the maximum at eight SAS or SATA drives without additional enclosures.