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Dell PowerEdge R540 2U rack server silver front bezel eight drive bays

DELL

Dell PowerEdge R540 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Gold 6130 2.1GHz 16 Core 32GB DDR4 8x 8TB SAS

SKU CH-3JTQ-YEWZB

Dual Xeon Gold 6130 2U rack server with 32GB DDR4 and 8x 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 with 3.7 GHz turbo
  • 32 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory installed across 16 available slots
  • 8 x 8 TB 7.2K SAS drives deliver 64 TB raw capacity via PERC H330 RAID controller
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables full remote management and automation
  • Redundant 750 W 80+ Platinum hot-swap power supplies ensure continuous operation

Dell PowerEdge R540 2U Server

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server built for virtualization, database hosting, and file serving. Dual Intel Xeon Gold 6130 processors provide 32 cores at 2.1 GHz with 3.7 GHz turbo. It ships with 32 GB DDR4 ECC memory, a PERC H330 RAID controller, and eight 8 TB 7.2K SAS drives.

Suits storage-focused deployments

This configuration fits teams needing high-capacity 3.5-inch SAS storage in a compact 2U form factor with redundant 750 W power supplies and iDRAC9 Enterprise management. Buyers who require faster flash tiers, higher network throughput, or GPU compute capacity should evaluate other platforms.

Eight 8 TB SAS drives installed

The chassis holds eight 3.5-inch drives connected to a 12 Gb/s PERC H330 controller supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, and 50. This raw capacity and controller choice define whether the system meets your storage performance and redundancy targets.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs provide 16 cores each at 2.1 GHz with 3.7 GHz turbo
  • 32 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory installed across 16 available slots
  • 8 x 8 TB 7.2K SAS drives deliver 64 TB raw capacity via PERC H330 RAID controller
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables full remote management and automation
  • Redundant 750 W 80+ Platinum hot-swap power supplies ensure continuous operation

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 Size32GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity1TB
Number of Memory Slots16
Hard Drive (Installed)8 x 8TB 7.2K SAS
Storage ControllerDell Perc H330 Controller
HDD InterfaceSAS
SSD (Installed)No
Raid LevelRAID 0/1/5/10/50
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

What rack space and power connections do I need to install this 2U server with dual 750 W supplies?

The chassis occupies 2U of rack height and includes rails; each of the two hot-swap 750 W PSUs requires its own C14 inlet on a PDU or UPS.

Can I keep my existing 6 Gb/s SAS drives and add them to the PERC H330 alongside the installed 12 Gb/s 8 TB disks?

Yes — the H330 controller supports both 12 Gb/s and 6 Gb/s SAS or SATA drives, so older disks can be mixed in the same backplane.

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

Connect the dedicated iDRAC network port, browse to its IP address, and the login screen should show the Enterprise licence with full virtual console and telemetry features enabled.

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