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Silver 2U rack server, eight 3.5-inch drive bays front, matte black finish

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R540 8LFF 2x Xeon Silver 4210 256GB DDR4 rack server

SKU CH-YPMS-FMFEB

A 2U rack server with eight 3.5-inch drive bays, dual 2.2 GHz Xeon Silver 4210 processors and 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory

  • TypeRack
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.2GHz
  • # of Processors Installed2
  • MAX Processors2
  • Installed Memory Size256GB
  • Dual 10-core Xeon Silver 4210 CPUs deliver 20 threads at 2.2 GHz
  • 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports virtualisation workloads up to 1 TB
  • Eight 3.5" drive bays with PERC H740P RAID controller for flexible storage
  • iDRAC9 Express enables remote firmware updates and server monitoring
  • Dual 750 W power supplies provide redundancy for continuous operation

PowerEdge R540 8-bay dual Xeon server

This Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack-mount server fitted with two Intel Xeon Silver 4210 processors running at 2.2 GHz. Each CPU provides 10 cores and 13.75 MB of cache. The system ships with 256 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory and a PERC H740P RAID controller. It is built for businesses that need a dense 3.5-inch storage platform.

Suits storage-heavy workloads

The chassis supports eight 3.5-inch drive bays and includes dual 750 W power supplies plus a 1 GbE two-port 332T network adapter. Remote management is handled by iDRAC9 Express. Buyers who need GPU acceleration, more than two sockets or a smaller 1U footprint should consider other platforms.

Eight 3.5-inch bays and PERC H740P define

The server accepts up to eight 3.5-inch SATA drives attached to the PERC H740P controller, which determines the RAID levels and maximum raw capacity available. Memory can be expanded to 1 TB using DDR4 modules. No drives are installed, so the buyer must supply compatible 3.5-inch SATA media.

Highlights

  • Dual 10-core Xeon Silver 4210 CPUs deliver 20 threads at 2.2 GHz
  • 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports virtualisation workloads up to 1 TB
  • Eight 3.5" drive bays with PERC H740P RAID controller for flexible storage
  • iDRAC9 Express enables remote firmware updates and server monitoring
  • Dual 750 W power supplies provide redundancy for continuous operation

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge
ModelRack Mount
TypeRack
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
CPU Speed2.2GHz
# of Processors Installed2
MAX Processors2
Installed Memory Size256GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity1TB
Hard Drive (Installed)16,00
Storage ControllerDell PERC H740P Controller
HDD InterfaceSATA
GPU TypeIntegrated Graphics
Remote ManagementiDRAC9 - Express License
Dimensions36 x 24 x 10 in
Weight40

Questions about this item

How do I install the PERC H740P RAID controller in the R540?

The PERC H740P comes pre-installed in the dedicated slot; the step people miss is connecting the cables from the controller to the 8x 3.5" drive backplane.

What maintenance or replacement will the 2x 750W power supplies need later?

The 2x 750W units are hot-plug redundant; if one fails you swap it without shutting down, and the fans should be cleaned during routine rack maintenance.

What limit shows up first under sustained load on the Xeon Silver 4210 CPUs?

The 2.2GHz base clock on the 10-core processors is the first ceiling you hit; sustained workloads will hold that frequency within the thermal envelope.

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