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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 6130 2.1GHz 16-core 64GB DDR4 8x 4TB SAS H740P

SKU CH-M3JZ-H7P8J

2U rack server with dual 16-core Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs, 64GB DDR4 ECC memory, PERC H740P RAID controller and eight 4TB 7.2K SAS drives

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.10 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6130 16-core CPUs deliver 3.7 GHz turbo performance
  • 64 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory supports virtualization workloads
  • PERC H740P 8 GB cache enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • Eight 4 TB 7.2K SAS drives provide high-capacity storage
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise allows remote server management

Server identity and target workloads

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server equipped with two Intel Xeon Gold 6130 processors running at 2.1 GHz with 16 cores each. It ships with 64 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across four modules and eight 4 TB 7.2K SAS drives managed by a PERC H740P controller. This configuration suits virtualization hosts, database servers and file storage roles that demand high core counts and large internal capacity.

Compatibility checks before ordering

Verify that your rack provides 2U of vertical space and can supply adequate cooling for dual 750 W power supplies. Confirm the SAS backplane matches the 12 Gb/s controller and that your network infrastructure supports the dual 1 GbE RJ45 ports. Memory expansion uses DDR4 RDIMMs up to the 1 TB system limit across sixteen slots; ensure any added modules match the registered ECC specification.

Build quality and daily implications

Hot-swap drive bays and redundant power supplies allow drive or PSU replacement without downtime. The PERC H740P includes an 8 GB cache battery for RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 protection during power loss. Sliding rails simplify installation and service access in standard racks. iDRAC9 Enterprise provides dedicated remote management over a separate network connection for out-of-band monitoring and control.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Gold 6130 16-core CPUs deliver 3.7 GHz turbo performance
  • 64 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory supports virtualization workloads
  • PERC H740P 8 GB cache enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • Eight 4 TB 7.2K SAS drives provide high-capacity storage
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise allows remote server management

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 4TB 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

Does the server ship with rails and a bezel, or must they be purchased separately?

Rails and a front bezel are included in the box; no separate purchase is needed for rack mounting.

Should I choose the 64 GB configuration or add more DDR4 modules later?

The system arrives with 64 GB (4×16 GB) DDR4 2666 MHz ECC; 12 free slots allow expansion up to 1 TB if workloads grow.

What does the 2.1 GHz base clock mean when the CPUs hit 3.7 GHz Turbo under load?

Each Xeon Gold 6130 runs at 2.1 GHz base and can boost to 3.7 GHz on active cores, giving extra burst speed for database or virtualization spikes.

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