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

DELL

Dell PowerEdge R540 2U 8-Bay 3.5" 2x Xeon Gold 6130 16C 2.1GHz 256GB DDR4 HBA330 iDRAC9 2x 750W Rails Bezel

SKU CH-DSF0-Z5QR6

A 2U rack server with dual 16-core Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs, 256GB DDR4, eight 3.5-inch drive bays and redundant 750W power supplies

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.10 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs deliver 32 cores at 2.1 GHz for heavy workloads
  • 256 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory supports large virtualisation environments
  • PERC HBA330 controller provides 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA pass-through for flexible storage
  • Eight 3.5-inch hot-swap bays allow high-capacity drive configurations
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise enables full remote management and automation

Dual Xeon Gold 6130 16-core server

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server equipped with two Intel Xeon Gold 6130 processors, each running at 2.1 GHz with 16 cores. It ships with 256 GB of DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across eight modules. The system targets virtualization, database hosting and business-critical applications that demand multi-threaded throughput.

Redundant 750 W Platinum power and iDRAC9

Two hot-swap 750 W 80+ Platinum power supplies provide redundant power delivery. iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote monitoring, automation and administration without requiring physical access. Intelligent cooling manages thermals across the dual-processor configuration under sustained load.

Eight 3.5-inch trays with HBA330 pass-through

The chassis holds eight 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drive trays; no drives are installed. A Dell PERC HBA330 controller provides 12 Gb/s pass-through connectivity for SATA and SAS media. Dual 1 GbE RJ45 ports handle network traffic, and sliding rails plus a front bezel are included for rack mounting.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs deliver 32 cores at 2.1 GHz for heavy workloads
  • 256 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory supports large virtualisation environments
  • PERC HBA330 controller provides 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA pass-through for flexible storage
  • Eight 3.5-inch hot-swap bays allow high-capacity drive configurations
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise enables full remote management and automation

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge
ModelR540
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
CPU Speed2.10 GHz
CPU SocketLGA 3647
Number of CPU Cores16-Core Processor
CPU FeaturesGold 6130
# of Processors Installed2
MAX Processors2
Installed Memory Size256GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity1TB
Number of Memory Slots16
Hard Drive (Installed)None
Storage ControllerDell Perc HBA330 Controller
HDD InterfaceSATA/SAS
SSD (Installed)No
Raid LevelNone
Ethernet Controller1x Dell EMC Integrated Dual Port Network Daughter Card - 2x 1 Gigabit RJ45 Ports,
Remote ManagementDell EMC 14G PowerEdge iDRAC 9 Enterprise License
LAN Ports2 x Ports
Management PortRJ 45
Operating SystemNo

Questions about this item

How do I install the Dell PowerEdge R540 into a rack, and what step is often missed?

Mount the included sliding rails to the rack first, then slide the 2U chassis onto them until the locking tabs click; the step often missed is securing the rear rail screws after the server is seated.

What maintenance or replacement will the Dell PowerEdge R540 need later?

The 2x 750W Platinum power supplies and system fans are hot-swap; replace a failed unit by pulling the handle and inserting a matching Dell 14G 750W module without powering down.

What limit appears first under sustained full load on the Dell PowerEdge R540?

The dual Xeon Gold 6130 processors will hit their thermal ceiling and reduce clocks from 3.7 GHz turbo toward the 2.1 GHz base before the 750W power supplies reach capacity.

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