DELL PowerEdge R540 2U rack server 2x Xeon Gold 6130 2.1GHz 16-core 32GB DDR4 8x 4TB SAS

Purpose-built 2U rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server equipped with two Intel Xeon Gold 6130 processors running at 2.1 GHz with 16 cores each. It ships with 32 GB of DDR4 memory and eight 4 TB SAS hard drives spinning at 7.2K rpm. This configuration targets virtualization, database hosting and file-serving workloads that demand high core counts and large internal storage capacity in a compact rack footprint.

Verify rack space power and controller needs

Confirm that your rack can accommodate a 2U chassis and that you have two PDU connections for the redundant 750 W power supplies. The system uses a PERC HBA330 storage controller with SAS connectivity; ensure your cabling and backplane match this interface. Memory expansion is possible up to 384 GB across 16 slots, so plan DIMM population if you intend to add capacity later.

Enterprise chassis with integrated management

The server includes sliding rails and a front bezel for straightforward rack installation and a clean front profile. Hot-swap drive bays and redundant power supplies allow drive or PSU replacement without downtime. iDRAC 9 Enterprise provides dedicated remote console, power control and hardware monitoring over a separate network port, simplifying day-to-day administration from any location.