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Dell PowerEdge R540 2U rack server front view with bezel and eight 3.5 inch drive bays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R540 2U rack server 2x Xeon Gold 6130 2.1GHz 16C 64GB DDR4 8x 4TB SAS H730P

SKU CH-NDPJ-RYDRX

2U rack server with dual 16-core Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs, 64GB DDR4 ECC memory, PERC H730P RAID controller, and eight 4TB SAS drives for scalable storage

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.10 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6130 16-core CPUs handle heavy workloads
  • 64 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory supports virtualization
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • Eight 4 TB 7.2K SAS drives provide high-capacity storage
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise gives full remote server management

Dell PowerEdge R540 2U rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server fitted 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 and eight 4 TB 7.2K SAS hard drives managed by a PERC H730P controller. This configuration targets virtualization, database hosting and file serving workloads that need balanced compute and high-capacity storage in a compact rack footprint.

Verify rack space, power and network readiness

Confirm that your rack has an available 2U slot and can supply redundant power to two 750 W 80+ Platinum hot-swap power supplies. The integrated dual-port network daughter card provides two 1 GbE RJ45 connections, so ensure your switch has matching ports and cabling. Memory uses DDR4 RDIMMs across 16 slots with a 1 TB maximum, so plan any expansion using compatible registered ECC modules only.

Hot-swap drive bays and redundant power simplify

Eight 3.5-inch hot-swap drive bays allow drive replacement without shutting down the server, while the PERC H730P supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 with a 2 GB battery-backed cache. Dual redundant power supplies and iDRAC 9 Enterprise remote management enable continuous operation and out-of-band monitoring. The sliding rails and front bezel are included for straightforward rack installation and physical security.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Gold 6130 16-core CPUs handle heavy workloads
  • 64 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory supports virtualization
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • Eight 4 TB 7.2K SAS drives provide high-capacity storage
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise gives full 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 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

Does the server ship with all eight 3.5-inch drive bays populated, or must I buy drives separately?

Eight 4 TB 7.2K SAS drives are already installed in every bay, so no additional drives are required for full capacity.

Should I choose the 64 GB DDR4 configuration or plan to fill all 16 slots up to the 1 TB maximum?

The system arrives with 64 GB as four 16 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC modules, leaving 12 empty slots for future expansion to 1 TB.

What does the 3.7 GHz turbo figure mean for real-world performance once the dual Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs are under load?

Each 16-core processor can boost from 2.1 GHz to 3.7 GHz when thermal headroom allows, giving burst speed for short, heavy threads while sustaining base clock on prolonged workloads.

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