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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R540 2U rack server 2× Xeon Gold 5118 2.3GHz 12-core 64GB DDR4 H730P 8-bay 3.5

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Two-socket 2U rack server with dual 12-core Xeon Gold 5118 processors, 64GB DDR4 ECC memory, PERC H730P RAID controller, eight 3.5-inch drive bays, dual 1GbE networking.

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.30 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual Xeon Gold 5118 processors provide 12 cores each at 2.3 GHz base clock
  • 64 GB DDR4 registered ECC memory installed across 16 available slots
  • PERC H730P controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 with 2 GB cache
  • Eight 3.5-inch drive bays accept SAS or SATA drives for flexible storage
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote management and monitoring of the server

Dual-socket Xeon server for virtualization

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server equipped with two Intel Xeon Gold 5118 processors running at 2.3 GHz with twelve cores each. It ships with 64 GB of DDR4 ECC memory across four modules and a PERC H730P RAID controller with 2 GB cache. Eight 3.5-inch drive bays accept SATA or SAS drives, while dual 1 GbE ports and iDRAC9 Enterprise handle connectivity and remote management.

Suits teams needing dense internal storage

This configuration fits organisations that want up to eight 3.5-inch drives behind a single controller supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60. The sixteen memory slots allow expansion toward the 1 TB maximum. Buyers who need 2.5-inch drive density, GPU-ready slots, or fibre-channel connectivity will not find those features here.

Eight 3.5-inch bays with PERC H730P controller

The chassis provides eight hot-swap trays wired to the H730P 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA controller, which includes a battery-backed cache. No drives are included, so capacity and spindle speed are chosen at deployment. This bay count and controller combination is the primary factor when matching the server to a storage workload.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Gold 5118 processors provide 12 cores each at 2.3 GHz base clock
  • 64 GB DDR4 registered ECC memory installed across 16 available slots
  • PERC H730P controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 with 2 GB cache
  • Eight 3.5-inch drive bays accept SAS or SATA drives for flexible storage
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote management and monitoring of the server

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge
ModelR540
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
CPU Speed2.30 GHz
CPU SocketLGA 3647
Number of CPU Cores12-Core Processor
CPU FeaturesGold 5118
# of Processors Installed2
MAX Processors2
Installed Memory Size64GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity1TB
Number of Memory Slots16
Hard Drive (Installed)None
Storage ControllerDell Perc H730P 2GB Controller
HDD InterfaceSATA/SAS
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 2U R540 ship with rails for a standard rack?

Yes, the server includes rails and a bezel for rack mounting.

What is the common mistake when seating the 12-core Xeon Gold 5118 processors?

The LGA 3647 sockets require even pressure on the retention bracket; uneven force can bend socket pins.

When should the PERC H730P controller battery be replaced?

The 2GB cache battery typically lasts several years; iDRAC9 Enterprise will alert when replacement is needed.

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