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DELL

DELL PowerEdge R540 2U 8x3.5" 2x Xeon Silver 4114 2.2GHz 10C 32GB HBA330 iDRAC9 2x750W Bezel Rails

SKU CH-9Z8T-YHMWD

A 2U rack server with two 10-core 2.2 GHz Xeon processors, 32 GB DDR4 memory, HBA330 controller and eight 3.5-inch drive bays

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.20 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual Xeon Silver 4114 10-core CPUs at 2.2 GHz for scalable compute performance
  • 32 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory with room to grow to 384 GB
  • PERC HBA330 12 Gb/s controller plus 8 hot-swap 3.5" bays for flexible SATA/SAS storage
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management with integrated dual-port Gigabit Ethernet for lights-out administration
  • Redundant 750 W platinum PSUs, ready rails and bezel included for reliable rack deployment

Built for dense storage workloads

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server equipped with dual Intel Xeon Silver 4114 processors, each running at 2.2 GHz with a 3.0 GHz turbo frequency and ten cores. Thirty-two gigabytes of DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory are installed across four modules, leaving twelve of sixteen slots available for expansion up to 384 GB. The chassis provides eight front-accessible 3.5-inch drive trays for SAS or SATA drives, managed by a PERC HBA330 12 Gb/s controller.

Dual 750 W platinum supplies share the load

Redundant hot-swap power supplies operate at platinum efficiency, reducing waste heat while maintaining uptime if one unit fails. Intelligent cooling fans adjust speed based on inlet temperature and component load, keeping acoustic output low during typical virtualization or database tasks. The LGA 3647 socket platform supports a maximum of two processors, both already populated in this configuration.

Ready Rails and bezel simplify rack integration

Tool-less Ready Rails allow quick mounting in standard four-post racks, and the included front bezel secures the drive bay area while maintaining airflow. Dual embedded gigabit Ethernet ports handle management and workload traffic without extra cards. iDRAC9 Enterprise provides a dedicated remote console, power control, and firmware update capability over a separate network interface, enabling full lights-out administration.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Silver 4114 10-core CPUs at 2.2 GHz for scalable compute performance
  • 32 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory with room to grow to 384 GB
  • PERC HBA330 12 Gb/s controller plus 8 hot-swap 3.5" bays for flexible SATA/SAS storage
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management with integrated dual-port Gigabit Ethernet for lights-out administration
  • Redundant 750 W platinum PSUs, ready rails and bezel included for reliable rack deployment

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge R740
ModelR540
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
CPU Speed2.20 GHz
CPU SocketLGA 3647
Number of CPU Cores10-Core Processor
# of Processors Installed2
MAX Processors2
Chipset0
Installed Memory Size32GB
Memory Type0
Max Memory Capacity384GB
Number of Memory Slots16
Hard Drive (Installed)None
Storage ControllerDell Perc HBA330 Controller
HDD InterfaceSATA/SAS
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

How do I install the HBA330 controller and what step is commonly missed?

Seat the HBA330 in a PCIe slot, connect the SAS cables to the 8x 3.5" backplane, then enable the controller in the BIOS before the OS sees any drives.

What maintenance will the 750W redundant power supplies need later?

The hot-swap 750W units can be replaced one at a time without shutting down; keep the air filters clean so the platinum-efficiency PSUs stay within thermal limits.

What limit appears first when the dual Xeon Silver 4114 CPUs run at 3.0GHz turbo under sustained load?

The 2U chassis cooling capacity reaches its ceiling before the 10-core processors hit their thermal throttle point.

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