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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 32GB DDR4 8x 4TB SAS

SKU CH-88EJ-AJN2A

A 2U rack server with dual 16-core Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs, 32 GB DDR4 ECC memory, a PERC HBA330 controller, and eight 4 TB 7.2K SAS drives

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.10 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual 16-core Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs at 2.1 GHz with 3.7 GHz Turbo for demanding workloads
  • 32 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory expandable to 384 GB across 16 slots
  • Eight 4 TB 7.2K SAS drives on PERC HBA330 controller delivering 32 TB raw storage
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables remote monitoring, automation and administration from anywhere
  • Redundant 750 W platinum-efficiency hot-swap power supplies keep the 2U server running reliably

Purpose-built 2U rack server

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 32 GB of DDR4 memory and eight 4 TB SAS hard drives spinning at 7.2K rpm. This configuration targets virtualization, database hosting and file-serving workloads that demand high core counts and large internal storage capacity in a compact rack footprint.

Verify rack space power and controller needs

Confirm that your rack can accommodate a 2U chassis and that you have two PDU connections for the redundant 750 W power supplies. The system uses a PERC HBA330 storage controller with SAS connectivity; ensure your cabling and backplane match this interface. Memory expansion is possible up to 384 GB across 16 slots, so plan DIMM population if you intend to add capacity later.

Enterprise chassis with integrated management

The server includes sliding rails and a front bezel for straightforward rack installation and a clean front profile. Hot-swap drive bays and redundant power supplies allow drive or PSU replacement without downtime. iDRAC 9 Enterprise provides dedicated remote console, power control and hardware monitoring over a separate network port, simplifying day-to-day administration from any location.

Highlights

  • Dual 16-core Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs at 2.1 GHz with 3.7 GHz Turbo for demanding workloads
  • 32 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory expandable to 384 GB across 16 slots
  • Eight 4 TB 7.2K SAS drives on PERC HBA330 controller delivering 32 TB raw storage
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables remote monitoring, automation and administration from anywhere
  • Redundant 750 W platinum-efficiency hot-swap power supplies keep the 2U server running reliably

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge R740
ModelR540
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
CPU Speed2.10 GHz
CPU SocketLGA 3647
Number of CPU Cores16-Core Processor
# of Processors Installed2
MAX Processors2
Chipset0
Installed Memory Size32GB
Memory Type0
Max Memory Capacity384GB
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
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 drives, rails and bezel come in the box with the PowerEdge R540?

The server ships with eight 3.5-inch 4 TB 7.2K SAS drives, ready rails and a front bezel already installed.

Should I choose the 32 GB configuration or plan for the 384 GB maximum on this R540?

The system arrives with 32 GB across four 8 GB DDR4 2666 MHz modules, leaving twelve empty slots to reach the 384 GB limit later.

How do the two Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs at 2.1 GHz with 3.7 GHz turbo perform inside the R540?

Dual 16-core Xeon Gold 6130 processors give 32 total cores running at 2.1 GHz base and up to 3.7 GHz turbo for multi-threaded workloads.

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