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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 6130 2.1GHz 16-core 64GB DDR4 8× 8TB SAS H740P iDRAC9 2× 750W

SKU CH-Q6EV-EFYB8

2U rack server with dual 16-core Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs, 64 GB DDR4, eight 8 TB SAS drives on an H740P controller and iDRAC9 remote management

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.10 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6130 processors provide 16 cores each at 2.1 GHz
  • 64 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory supports virtualization workloads
  • PERC H740P 8 GB cache controller enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
  • Eight 8 TB 7.2K SAS drives deliver 64 TB raw storage
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise gives remote management with 2× 750 W Platinum PSUs

PowerEdge R540 2U server

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server equipped with dual Intel Xeon Gold 6130 processors. Each CPU runs at 2.1 GHz with 16 cores and a 3.7 GHz turbo frequency. The system includes 64 GB of DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across four modules. Eight 8 TB 7.2K SAS drives are pre-installed behind a PERC H740P controller. It targets organisations that need dense storage and compute in a standard rack footprint.

Sustained workload behaviour

Dual 750 W 80+ Platinum power supplies provide redundant hot-swap power for continuous operation. The PERC H740P controller offers 8 GB cache with battery backup to protect write data during power events. iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables remote monitoring and automation without requiring physical access. Two 1 GbE RJ45 ports handle baseline network traffic for management and workloads.

Build and connectivity implications

The 2U chassis occupies minimal rack height while housing eight 3.5-inch drive bays. Hot-swap power supplies and drives allow component replacement without downtime. Included rails and bezel simplify rack integration and front-panel protection. The LGA 3647 sockets support a maximum of two processors and the 16 DIMM slots allow memory expansion up to 1 TB.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Gold 6130 processors provide 16 cores each at 2.1 GHz
  • 64 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory supports virtualization workloads
  • PERC H740P 8 GB cache controller enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
  • Eight 8 TB 7.2K SAS drives deliver 64 TB raw storage
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise gives remote management with 2× 750 W Platinum PSUs

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 Size64GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity1TB
Number of Memory Slots16
Hard Drive (Installed)8 x 8TB 7.2K SAS
Storage ControllerDell Perc H740P 8GB 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

What is the power supply rating for the dual 750 W units in this R540?

The server includes two 750 W power supplies rated at 80+ Platinum efficiency.

Which memory standard and speed are required to expand the installed 64 GB?

Additional modules must be DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC to match the existing configuration.

Can the PERC H740P controller manage the existing 8 TB SAS drives together with SATA drives?

Yes, the H740P supports both SAS and SATA drives in RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 and pass-through modes.

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