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Silver 2U rack server with front bezel, eight 3.5 inch drive bays and dual power supplies

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R540 2U 8x3.5" 2x Xeon Gold 6130 2.1GHz 16C 128GB DDR4 8x4TB SAS H730P

SKU CH-85NB-9FDX0

A 2U rack server with dual 16-core Xeon Gold 6130 processors, 128GB DDR4 ECC memory, a PERC H730P RAID controller and eight 4TB 7.2K SAS drives for high-capacity storage workloads

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.10 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs provide 16 cores each at 2.1GHz base with 3.7GHz turbo
  • 128GB DDR4 2666MHz registered ECC memory supports virtualization and database workloads
  • PERC H730P 2GB controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 for data protection
  • Eight 4TB 7.2K SAS drives deliver high-capacity enterprise storage
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise allows remote monitoring and automation from anywhere

Dell PowerEdge R540 2U server

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server built around two Intel Xeon Gold 6130 processors, each running at 2.1 GHz with 16 cores. It ships with 128 GB of DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across 16 slots, supporting up to 1 TB total. Eight 4 TB 7.2K SAS drives connect to a PERC H730P controller offering RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 and pass-through modes.

Verify rack space power and network before ordering

Confirm your rack has a 2U opening and can supply two redundant 750 W hot-swap power supplies. The integrated network daughter card provides two 1 GbE RJ45 ports; ensure your switch has matching copper ports. The PERC H730P uses a PCIe slot and 12 Gb/s SAS backplane, so the chassis must support that drive interface. iDRAC9 Enterprise requires a dedicated management network connection for remote administration.

Enterprise build with hot-swap bays and redundant

The chassis includes eight front-accessible 3.5-inch hot-swap drive bays, allowing drive replacement without downtime. Dual 750 W 80+ Platinum power supplies provide full redundancy and hot-swap capability. Sliding rails and a front bezel are included for standard rack mounting. The H730P controller’s 2 GB cache battery protects write data during unexpected power loss, while iDRAC9 enables remote firmware updates and hardware monitoring from anywhere.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs provide 16 cores each at 2.1GHz base with 3.7GHz turbo
  • 128GB DDR4 2666MHz registered ECC memory supports virtualization and database workloads
  • PERC H730P 2GB controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 for data protection
  • Eight 4TB 7.2K SAS drives deliver high-capacity enterprise storage
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise allows remote monitoring and automation from anywhere

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 Size128GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity1TB
Number of Memory Slots16
Hard Drive (Installed)8 x 4TB 7.2K SAS
Storage ControllerDell Perc H730P 2GB Controller
HDD InterfaceSAS
SSD (Installed)No
Raid LevelRAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
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

Does the server ship with all eight drive bays populated or do I need to buy drives separately?

Eight 4 TB 7.2K SAS drives are already installed, filling every 3.5" bay.

Should I choose the dual Gold 6130 configuration or a single-processor option for my virtualization cluster?

The system arrives with two Gold 6130 CPUs, each 16 cores at 2.1 GHz with 3.7 GHz turbo, and the socket count is maxed at two.

What does the 128 GB DDR4 2666 MHz figure mean for actual VM density on this R540?

128 GB across eight registered ECC modules leaves eight empty slots, so you can expand to 1 TB as workloads grow.

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