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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 2x Xeon Gold 5118 2.3GHz 12-Core 256GB DDR4 8x 4TB SAS H730P

SKU CH-WFZM-77HVB

A 2U rack server with dual 12-core Xeon Gold 5118 CPUs, 256GB DDR4, eight 4TB SAS drives and a H730P RAID controller

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.30 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual Xeon Gold 5118 CPUs deliver 12 cores each at 2.3 GHz base with 3.2 GHz turbo
  • 256 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory across 8 DIMM slots supports up to 384 GB
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 for 8 x 4 TB 7.2K SAS drives
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise provides dedicated remote management and automation
  • Redundant 750 W platinum power supplies with hot-swap rails and bezel included

Dell PowerEdge R540 2U Rack Server

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server built for data-intensive workloads. It ships with dual Intel Xeon Gold 5118 processors, each offering 12 cores at 2.30 GHz with a 3.2 GHz turbo frequency. A total of 256 GB DDR4 registered ECC memory is installed across 8 of 16 slots, leaving room for expansion up to 384 GB. Eight 3.5-inch 4 TB SAS drives and a PERC H730P controller provide high-capacity internal storage.

Suited for virtualization.

This configuration suits organisations running virtualization clusters, database hosts or general-purpose application servers that need large SAS capacity and dual-socket compute. The redundant 750 W power supplies and iDRAC 9 Enterprise simplify remote management in a rack environment. Buyers who need GPU acceleration, all-flash arrays or a tower chassis should look at something else.

Storage controller determines RAID flexibility

The PERC H730P 2 GB controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 plus pass-through mode, letting administrators match redundancy and performance to each workload. Its 12 Gb/s SAS interface connects the eight installed 7.2 K drives and any future SAS or SATA additions. This single component dictates the array options available for the 32 TB raw capacity.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Gold 5118 CPUs deliver 12 cores each at 2.3 GHz base with 3.2 GHz turbo
  • 256 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory across 8 DIMM slots supports up to 384 GB
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 for 8 x 4 TB 7.2K SAS drives
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise provides dedicated remote management and automation
  • Redundant 750 W platinum power supplies with hot-swap rails and bezel included

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 Size256GB
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 rail kit do I need to mount this 2U server?

The server is a 2U rack unit and ships with Ready Rails for standard four-post rack installation; verify your cabinet depth matches the rail specification before mounting.

Can the PERC H730P controller also manage SATA drives if I keep older disks?

Yes, the H730P 2GB 12Gb/s SAS/SATA controller supports both SAS and SATA drives in RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 or pass-through mode.

How do I confirm the iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management is active after first boot?

Connect the dedicated iDRAC network port, browse to its IP address and log in; the Enterprise licence will be shown on the dashboard once the server posts.

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