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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R540 2U rack server 2× Xeon Gold 5118 2.3GHz 12-core 128GB DDR4 H730P 8× 4TB SAS

SKU CH-W4MD-GMAZ2

Dual 12-core Xeon Gold 5118 processors, 128GB DDR4, H730P controller and eight 4TB 7.2K SAS drives in a 2U rack server with iDRAC9 Enterprise and redundant 750W power supplies

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.30 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual 12-core Xeon Gold 5118 processors at 2.3 GHz turbo to 3.2 GHz
  • 128 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC across 16 slots expandable to 384 GB
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller supports RAID 0 1 5 6 10 50 60
  • Eight 4 TB 7.2K SAS 3.5" drives in hot-swap bays
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise plus redundant 750 W platinum power supplies

Purpose-built 2U rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server equipped with dual Intel Xeon Gold 5118 processors, each running at 2.30 GHz with 12 cores. It includes 128 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across 16 slots and a PERC H730P controller with 2 GB cache. Eight 3.5-inch 4 TB SAS drives spinning at 7.2 K RPM are installed, and dual 750 W redundant power supplies provide resilience.

Suited for virtualization

This configuration suits IT teams deploying virtualization hosts, database servers, or file and application workloads that benefit from high core counts and large SAS capacity. The iDRAC9 Enterprise module enables full remote management and automation. Buyers who need more than two processor sockets or who require storage interfaces other than SAS and SATA should evaluate alternative platforms.

Eight-bay 3.5-inch SAS chassis

The single specification that determines fit is the eight-bay 3.5-inch chassis wired for SAS and SATA drives through the H730P controller. It accepts up to 384 GB of memory across 16 slots and supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60. If the deployment demands a different drive form factor or a controller without RAID 50 and 60 support, this server will not meet the requirement.

Highlights

  • Dual 12-core Xeon Gold 5118 processors at 2.3 GHz turbo to 3.2 GHz
  • 128 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC across 16 slots expandable to 384 GB
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller supports RAID 0 1 5 6 10 50 60
  • Eight 4 TB 7.2K SAS 3.5" drives in hot-swap bays
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise plus redundant 750 W platinum power supplies

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge R740
ModelR540
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
CPU Speed2.30 GHz
CPU SocketLGA 3647
Number of CPU Cores12-Core Processor
# of Processors Installed2
MAX Processors2
Chipset0
Installed Memory Size128GB
Memory Type0
Max Memory Capacity384GB
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
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

What rack depth and rails are required for the 2U R540 server?

The server occupies 2U of rack height and ships with Ready Rails for standard four-post rack mounting.

How are the eight 3.5" SAS drives installed in the front bays?

Insert each drive into a hot-swap carrier until the latch clicks; the common mistake is not seating the carrier fully so the backplane connector does not engage.

When will the PERC H730P controller battery need replacement?

The 2 GB cache battery typically lasts three to five years; iDRAC 9 Enterprise will alert you when the battery health drops below the replacement threshold.

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