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Silver 2U rack server with front bezel, eight 3.5-inch drive bays, slide rails, dual power supplies

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R540 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Gold 6130 2.1GHz 16 Core 128GB DDR4 8x 8TB SAS H730P

SKU CH-GN5P-9W805

2U rack server with dual 16-core Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs, 128GB DDR4, H730P RAID, and eight 8TB SAS drives

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.10 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs provide 16 cores each at 2.1 GHz
  • 128 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory supports virtualization workloads
  • PERC H730P controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with 2 GB cache
  • Eight 8 TB 7.2K SAS drives deliver high-capacity storage
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise and dual 750 W Platinum PSUs ensure remote management and power redundancy

Versatile 2U rack server for virtualization

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server built for virtualization, database hosting, file and application servers, and business-critical IT operations. It runs on dual Intel Xeon Gold 6130 processors, each with 16 cores at 2.1 GHz and a 3.7 GHz turbo frequency. The system includes 128 GB of DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across eight slots. Eight 8 TB 7.2K SAS hard drives provide high-capacity storage.

Sustained load handling

Under sustained load the dual 16-core Xeon processors deliver consistent multi-threaded performance for heavy workloads. The PERC H730P storage controller with 2 GB cache and battery backup maintains RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 performance during extended write operations. Two 750 W 80+ Platinum redundant power supplies keep the server running if one unit fails. iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables remote monitoring and automation without interrupting production tasks.

Enterprise build with hot-swap bays and remote

The 2U chassis holds eight hot-swap 3.5-inch drive bays for tool-less drive replacement during operation. Dual 1 GbE RJ45 ports on a dedicated network daughter card handle management and data traffic. iDRAC 9 Enterprise provides full remote console access, power control and hardware inventory over a separate management network. Sliding rails and a front bezel are included for standard rack installation. No operating system is pre-installed.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs provide 16 cores each at 2.1 GHz
  • 128 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory supports virtualization workloads
  • PERC H730P controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with 2 GB cache
  • Eight 8 TB 7.2K SAS drives deliver high-capacity storage
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise and dual 750 W Platinum PSUs ensure remote management and power redundancy

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 Size128GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity1TB
Number of Memory Slots16
Hard Drive (Installed)8 x 8TB 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

How much heat do the dual Xeon Gold 6130 processors and 128GB DDR4 generate under sustained load?

The server uses two 750W 80+ Platinum redundant power supplies and intelligent cooling to manage thermal output from the 16-core CPUs and memory during continuous operation.

What cabling and rack hardware are needed to install the 8-bay 3.5" chassis with H730P controller?

The unit ships with sliding rails and a front bezel for a standard 2U rack space; the eight SAS drives connect internally to the PERC H730P 2GB controller.

Can the 1GbE dual-port network daughter card and iDRAC9 Enterprise work with existing Cat5e infrastructure?

Yes, the integrated dual-port 1 Gigabit RJ45 card and dedicated iDRAC9 management port both operate over standard copper Ethernet cabling.

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