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Silver 2U rack server with front drive bays and bezel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R540 2U rack server 2x Xeon Gold 5118 2.3GHz 12-core 64GB DDR4 8x 4TB SAS H730P

SKU CH-RV8K-A2MY2

2U rack server with dual 12-core Xeon Gold 5118 CPUs at 2.3 GHz, 64 GB DDR4, eight 4 TB SAS drives and H730P RAID controller

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.30 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual 12-core Xeon Gold 5118 at 2.3 GHz base
  • 64 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC registered memory
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller with RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • Eight 4 TB 7.2K SAS drives in 3.5-inch bays
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise remote management with dual 750 W platinum PSUs

PowerEdge R540 2U dual-socket server

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server with dual Intel Xeon Gold 5118 processors running at 2.3 GHz with 12 cores each. It ships with 64 GB of DDR4 memory and eight 4 TB SAS hard drives managed by a PERC H730P RAID controller. Redundant 750 W power supplies and iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management are included.

Ideal for virtualization and storage-heavy workloads

This server suits teams that need high SAS capacity and hardware RAID in a compact 2U form factor. The eight 3.5-inch bays and dual processors support database hosting, file services and virtualization clusters. It is not for buyers who need more than two CPUs, faster than 3.2 GHz turbo frequency or memory beyond 1 TB.

PERC H730P controller with 2 GB cache

The storage controller determines RAID flexibility and drive throughput. The H730P supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 plus pass-through mode with a 2 GB battery-backed cache. This specification decides whether the server matches your redundancy and performance requirements.

Highlights

  • Dual 12-core Xeon Gold 5118 at 2.3 GHz base
  • 64 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC registered memory
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller with RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • Eight 4 TB 7.2K SAS drives in 3.5-inch bays
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise remote management with dual 750 W platinum PSUs

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)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
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 R540 ship with rails, bezel and both 750 W power supplies, or must any of them be purchased separately?

The server includes rails, a front bezel and two 750 W hot-swap power supplies as standard; no extra parts are required for basic operation.

Should I choose the 64 GB DDR4 2666 MHz configuration or add modules up to the 1 TB maximum?

Start with the installed 64 GB (4×16 GB) if current workloads fit; add registered ECC DDR4 modules later when virtualization or database demands grow beyond that capacity.

What does the 12 Gb/s SAS interface on the H730P controller mean for the eight 4 TB 7.2K drives in daily use?

The 12 Gb/s SAS link lets the PERC H730P feed all eight drives at full spindle speed, so RAID 5/6 rebuilds and sequential workloads run without controller bottleneck.

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