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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R540 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Silver 4114 2.2GHz 10 Core 256GB DDR4 8x 8TB SAS H330

SKU CH-0CSZ-3KX2Y

A 2U rack server with dual 10-core Xeon Silver 4114 processors at 2.2 GHz, 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory, eight 8 TB 7.2K SAS drives on a PERC H330 RAID controller, dual 1 GbE networking.

  • 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 for multi-threaded workloads
  • 256 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory supports large virtualization and database tasks
  • Eight 8 TB 7.2 K SAS drives provide 64 TB raw capacity for data-intensive storage
  • PERC H330 controller enables RAID 0 1 5 10 50 and pass-through flexibility
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise gives remote management with automation and monitoring capabilities

Dual Xeon Silver 4114 2U Server

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 includes 256 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across 16 slots and supports up to 1 TB total. Designed for virtualization, database hosting, and file serving in business environments.

PERC H330 RAID and 8TB SAS Drives

Eight 3.5-inch 8 TB 7.2K SAS hard drives connect to a Dell PERC H330 controller providing 12 Gb/s throughput. The controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, 50 and pass-through modes for flexible storage layouts. Dual 1 GbE RJ45 ports and iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management are integrated for network connectivity and out-of-band administration.

Tool-less Rails and Redundant 750W PSUs

The server ships with sliding rails and a front bezel for standard rack mounting without tools. Two hot-swap 750 W 80+ Platinum power supplies provide redundancy and can be replaced while the system runs. No operating system is included, so an OS must be provisioned separately before deployment.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Silver 4114 CPUs deliver 20 cores at 2.2 GHz for multi-threaded workloads
  • 256 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory supports large virtualization and database tasks
  • Eight 8 TB 7.2 K SAS drives provide 64 TB raw capacity for data-intensive storage
  • PERC H330 controller enables RAID 0 1 5 10 50 and pass-through flexibility
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise gives remote management with automation and monitoring capabilities

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)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

When will the 8TB SAS drives or the H330 controller likely need replacement?

The eight 8TB 7.2K SAS drives are mechanical components that will eventually wear out; the PERC H330 controller is a solid-state PCIe card with no moving parts and typically outlasts the drives.

Which limit appears first when the dual Xeon Silver 4114 CPUs run at 3.0GHz turbo continuously?

The 750W Platinum power supplies and the 2U chassis cooling set the practical ceiling; sustained turbo on both 10-core processors will hit thermal or power limits before the CPUs themselves throttle.

How loud and hot does the R540 get with both 750W PSUs loaded all day?

Dual 80+ Platinum supplies run efficiently, but the 2U form factor uses high-speed fans that produce noticeable noise; expect significant heat exhaust into the rack aisle during continuous operation.

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