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Silver 2U rack server with eight 3.5-inch drive bays and bezel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R540 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Gold 6130 2.1GHz 16-Core 128GB DDR4 8x 4TB SAS HBA330

SKU CH-4HX2-Q3H1E

2U rack server with dual Xeon Gold 6130 16-core processors, 128GB DDR4, HBA330 controller and eight 4TB SAS drives

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.10 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs deliver 16 cores each at 2.1 GHz base with 3.7 GHz turbo
  • 128 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across 8 modules for reliable multi-tasking
  • PERC HBA330 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA controller provides pass-through connectivity to 8 drive bays
  • Eight 4 TB 7.2 K SAS 3.5" drives supply high-capacity enterprise storage
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables remote monitoring and management with dual 750 W 80+ Platinum PSUs for redundancy

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 6130 processors, 128GB DDR4 ECC memory and eight 4TB SAS hard drives. The platform supports virtualization, database hosting and file serving in a compact form factor.

Suited for storage-heavy workloads.

This configuration suits teams that need high internal capacity with hardware RAID pass-through via the HBA330 controller. It is not for buyers who need GPU acceleration, more than two processor sockets, or 2.5-inch drive bays. The 2U height fits standard racks where density is secondary to capacity.

Eight 3.5-inch 4TB SAS drives on HBA330

The server includes eight factory-installed 3.5-inch 7.2K SAS drives connected to a Dell PERC HBA330 12Gb/s controller operating in pass-through mode. This single storage specification determines whether the raw capacity and interface match the target deployment.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs deliver 16 cores each at 2.1 GHz base with 3.7 GHz turbo
  • 128 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across 8 modules for reliable multi-tasking
  • PERC HBA330 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA controller provides pass-through connectivity to 8 drive bays
  • Eight 4 TB 7.2 K SAS 3.5" drives supply high-capacity enterprise storage
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables remote monitoring and management with dual 750 W 80+ Platinum PSUs for 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 4TB 7.2K SAS
Storage ControllerDell Perc HBA330 Controller
HDD InterfaceSAS
SSD (Installed)No
Raid LevelNone
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 is the maximum memory capacity the R540 can support?

The server supports up to 1TB of DDR4 memory across 16 slots, with 128GB installed as 8x 16GB 2666MHz registered ECC modules.

How loud and hot does the R540 run with dual 750W platinum power supplies under continuous load?

Dual 750W 80+ Platinum supplies and redundant hot-swap design provide efficient power delivery and cooling for sustained 2U rack operation.

Which operating system must I supply because the server ships without one?

The unit includes iDRAC9 Enterprise for remote management but arrives with no OS installed, so you provide the hypervisor or OS of your choice.

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