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Silver 2U rack server with front bezel, eight 3.5-inch drive trays and redundant power supplies

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R540 2U rack server 2x Xeon 5118 2.3GHz 12C 64GB H330 8x3.5" trays

SKU CH-057D-18A0M

Dual 12-core Xeon 2.3 GHz server with 64 GB DDR4, H330 controller and eight 3.5-inch drive bays in a 2U rack chassis

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.30 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual 12-core Xeon 5118 CPUs at 2.3 GHz base clock
  • 64 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory in four modules
  • PERC H330 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA controller for storage flexibility
  • Eight 3.5-inch hot-swap drive bays ready for SAS or SATA drives
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise plus redundant 750 W platinum power supplies

Dell PowerEdge R540 dual-Xeon 2U server

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server equipped with two Intel Xeon Gold 5118 processors running at 2.3 GHz with 12 cores each. It ships with 64 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across four 16 GB modules. The system includes a PERC H330 storage controller and eight 3.5-inch drive trays for SATA or SAS drives. iDRAC 9 Enterprise provides remote management capabilities.

Upgrade from single-socket or older 2U platforms

This server replaces single-socket systems or earlier-generation 2U servers that lack dual-processor scaling and higher memory capacity. The jump is worth it when workloads demand more than 12 cores total, require up to 384 GB of memory across 16 slots, or need redundant 750 W power supplies for continuous operation. The H330 controller supports mixed SATA and SAS drive deployments without additional hardware.

Verify rack depth, power circuits.

Confirm the rack can accommodate a 2U chassis with included ready rails and that dual 750 W power supplies match available PDU circuits. No drives are installed; select 3.5-inch SATA or SAS drives compatible with the H330 controller. Memory expansion uses DDR4 registered ECC modules up to the 384 GB maximum across the remaining 12 slots. Network connectivity relies on the integrated dual-port gigabit adapter.

Highlights

  • Dual 12-core Xeon 5118 CPUs at 2.3 GHz base clock
  • 64 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory in four modules
  • PERC H330 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA controller for storage flexibility
  • Eight 3.5-inch hot-swap drive bays ready for SAS or SATA drives
  • 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 Size64GB
Memory Type0
Max Memory Capacity384GB
Number of Memory Slots16
Hard Drive (Installed)None
Storage ControllerDell Perc H330 Controller
HDD InterfaceSATA/SAS
SSD (Installed)No
Raid LevelRAID 0/1/5/10/50
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 rail kit do I need to mount this 2U PowerEdge R540?

The Ready Rails included with the server fit standard 4-post racks; verify the rack depth accommodates the 2U chassis and rear cable management.

What is the correct order for installing the two Xeon 5118 processors and the 64GB DDR4 memory?

Install both CPUs first, then populate the 16 DIMM slots starting with the four 16GB modules in the channels assigned to CPU 1 for balanced performance.

When will the hot-swap 750W power supplies or the PERC H330 controller battery need replacement?

The redundant 750W PSUs are hot-swappable and typically last several years; the H330 cache battery (if equipped) should be checked annually and replaced when the iDRAC9 health status reports degradation.

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