DELL
DELL PowerEdge R540 2U rack server 12×3.5" 2×Xeon Gold 6130 2.1GHz 16-core 64GB DDR4 12×8TB H330
A 2U rack server holding twelve 3.5" drives, dual 16-core Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs at 2.1GHz, 64GB DDR4 ECC memory and a PERC H330 controller
- Dual Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs deliver 16 cores each at 2.1 GHz with 3.7 GHz turbo
- 64 GB DDR4-2666 ECC memory supports reliable virtualization and database workloads
- 12 × 8 TB 7.2K SATA drives provide high-capacity storage in 3.5″ bays
- PERC H330 controller manages 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA arrays
- Dual 750 W platinum power supplies with iDRAC9 Express remote management
Server purpose
The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server built for virtualization, database workloads and software-defined storage. Dual Xeon Gold 6130 processors with 16 cores each provide strong multi-threaded performance. 64GB of DDR4-2666 ECC memory supports reliable operation under sustained loads. Twelve 8TB 7.2K SATA drives deliver high-capacity storage in a single chassis.
Build integration
The PERC H330 controller manages the twelve 3.5-inch drive bays using SAS and SATA connectivity. Dual integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports handle network traffic without additional cards. iDRAC 9 Express enables remote monitoring and administration independent of the operating system. Two 750W platinum power supplies provide redundancy for continuous uptime.
Thermals and power
Dual 750 watt platinum power supplies share the load and maintain operation if one unit fails. The 2U form factor allows standard rack airflow to cool both processors and the twelve hard drives. ECC registered memory reduces error-related interrupts that can increase system activity. Redundant power and remote management help maintain stability during extended deployments.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs deliver 16 cores each at 2.1 GHz with 3.7 GHz turbo
- 64 GB DDR4-2666 ECC memory supports reliable virtualization and database workloads
- 12 × 8 TB 7.2K SATA drives provide high-capacity storage in 3.5″ bays
- PERC H330 controller manages 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA arrays
- Dual 750 W platinum power supplies with iDRAC9 Express remote management
Specifications
No published specifications for this item yet.
Questions about this item
How many 3.5" drives can the R540 hold before the chassis is full?
The chassis fits twelve 3.5" drives and this unit already includes twelve 8TB 7.2K SATA drives in every bay.
What is the power draw of the two 750W platinum PSUs under continuous load?
Each supply is rated at 750 watts platinum efficiency; the pair provides redundant power for the dual Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs and twelve drives.
Which memory type and speed must already be installed for the server to boot?
The system ships with 64GB of DDR4-2666 ECC registered DIMMs across four slots.
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