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Silver 2U rack server with front drive bays and bezel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R540 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Silver 4114 2.2GHz 10 Core 32GB DDR4 8x 8TB SAS H330 iDRAC9 2x 750W

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2U rack server with dual 10-core Xeon Silver 4114 processors, 32 GB DDR4, eight 8 TB SAS drives on a PERC H330 controller, dual 750 W supplies and iDRAC9 Enterprise

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.20 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual Xeon Silver 4114 CPUs deliver 20 cores at 2.2 GHz base
  • 32 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory supports virtualization workloads
  • PERC H330 controller enables RAID 0 1 5 10 50
  • Eight 8 TB 7.2 K SAS drives provide 64 TB raw capacity
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise gives full remote management with dual 750 W platinum PSUs

Server identity

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server equipped with two Intel Xeon Silver 4114 processors, each running at 2.2 GHz with 10 cores. It ships with 32 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across 16 slots and eight 8 TB 7.2K SAS drives managed by a PERC H330 controller. The system includes dual 750 W hot-swap power supplies, iDRAC 9 Enterprise remote management, and dual 1 GbE network ports for data-centre deployment.

Compatibility checklist

Verify that your rack provides 2U of vertical space and supports the included sliding rails for secure mounting. Confirm the facility can supply redundant power to both 750 W units on compatible circuits. Ensure the SAS backplane and H330 controller match your planned RAID topology, noting the controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and 50. Check that network uplinks accommodate dual 1 GbE RJ45 connections for management and data traffic.

Sustained-load behaviour

Under continuous workloads the dual Xeon Silver 4114 CPUs maintain a 2.2 GHz base frequency with turbo capability up to 3.0 GHz across 20 total cores. The eight 7.2K SAS drives deliver steady sequential throughput for database or file-serving tasks while the H330 controller handles parity calculations without a dedicated cache. Redundant 80 Plus Platinum power supplies and integrated thermal management keep voltages and temperatures stable during extended operation, and iDRAC 9 Enterprise provides ongoing telemetry for proactive health monitoring.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Silver 4114 CPUs deliver 20 cores at 2.2 GHz base
  • 32 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory supports virtualization workloads
  • PERC H330 controller enables RAID 0 1 5 10 50
  • Eight 8 TB 7.2 K SAS drives provide 64 TB raw capacity
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise gives full remote management with dual 750 W platinum PSUs

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge
ModelR540
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
CPU Speed2.20 GHz
CPU SocketLGA 3647
Number of CPU Cores10-Core Processor
CPU FeaturesSilver 4114
# 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

Does the server arrive with the 8TB SAS drives and rails already installed, or do I need to order them separately?

The unit ships with eight 8TB 7.2K SAS 3.5" drives, the PERC H330 controller, sliding rails and front bezel all fitted. Only an operating system licence needs to be added.

Should I pick the dual Silver 4114 10-core configuration or a single-processor alternative for virtualisation workloads?

This model is populated with two Silver 4114 CPUs giving 20 cores at 2.2 GHz (3.0 GHz turbo) and 32GB DDR4 across four slots, leaving 12 free DIMM slots for future expansion.

What does the 2.2 GHz base clock with 3.0 GHz turbo mean for database response times once the server is loaded?

The 20 combined cores maintain 2.2 GHz under sustained load and can burst to 3.0 GHz for short query spikes, while the H330 controller manages the eight SAS drives in RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 or 50.

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