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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R540 2U rack server 2x Xeon Silver 4114 2.2GHz 10-core 256GB DDR4 8x 3.5" trays HBA330

SKU CH-8X2Q-K7E5E

A 2U rack server with dual 10-core Xeon Silver 4114 processors at 2.2 GHz, 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory, HBA330 storage controller, eight 3.5-inch drive trays, dual 750 W power supplies, iDRAC9 Enterprise.

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.20 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual 10-core Xeon Silver 4114 CPUs at 2.2 GHz deliver strong multi-threaded throughput
  • 256 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across 16 slots supports large virtualised workloads
  • PERC HBA330 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA controller in pass-through mode gives direct drive access
  • Eight 3.5-inch hot-swap trays provide flexible high-capacity storage expansion
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise enables full remote management with automation and monitoring

PowerEdge R540 dual Xeon server

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server fitted with two Intel Xeon Silver 4114 processors, each running at 2.2 GHz with 10 cores and a 3.0 GHz turbo frequency. It ships with 256 GB of DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across eight 32 GB modules. The Dell PERC HBA330 controller provides 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA pass-through connectivity to eight 3.5-inch drive trays. Dual 1 GbE RJ45 ports and iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management are integrated for network and out-of-band administration.

Redundant 750 W platinum power supplies

Two hot-swap 750 W power supplies rated 80+ Platinum deliver redundant power with high energy efficiency. The 2U chassis uses intelligent cooling to maintain consistent thermal performance under load. iDRAC9 Enterprise enables continuous monitoring of temperatures, fan speeds and power draw from a remote console. The redundant supply design ensures the server remains operational if one unit fails or is replaced during service.

HBA330 pass-through and iDRAC9 Enterprise

The PERC HBA330 operates in pass-through mode only, presenting attached SAS or SATA drives directly to the operating system without hardware RAID abstraction. This suits software-defined storage or hypervisor environments that manage redundancy themselves. iDRAC9 Enterprise adds a dedicated management port, virtual console, automated firmware updates and scripted deployment APIs. The server includes sliding rails and a front bezel for rack mounting, and ships without an operating system installed.

Highlights

  • Dual 10-core Xeon Silver 4114 CPUs at 2.2 GHz deliver strong multi-threaded throughput
  • 256 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across 16 slots supports large virtualised workloads
  • PERC HBA330 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA controller in pass-through mode gives direct drive access
  • Eight 3.5-inch hot-swap trays provide flexible high-capacity storage expansion
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise enables full remote management with automation and monitoring

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 Size256GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity1TB
Number of Memory Slots16
Hard Drive (Installed)None
Storage ControllerDell Perc HBA330 Controller
HDD InterfaceSATA/SAS
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

How do I install the HBA330 controller and what step is often missed?

The HBA330 comes pre-installed in a dedicated slot; the step often missed is connecting the mini-SAS cables from the controller to the 3.5-inch drive backplane before powering on.

What maintenance will the 750W power supplies need later?

The dual 750W PSUs are hot-swap redundant; if one fails you replace just that module without shutting down the server.

What limit appears first under sustained heavy workloads?

The eight 3.5-inch drive bays set the storage capacity ceiling, and the 256GB DDR4 across 16 slots caps memory expansion at 1TB.

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