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Dell PowerEdge R540 2U rack server, 12 front 3.5-inch drive bays, silver finish

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R540 12-Bay 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Silver 4114 64GB 12x 8TB HDD HBA330

SKU CH-7M0C-NGQ3C

A 2U rack server with dual 10-core Xeon Silver 4114 processors at 2.2 GHz, 64 GB DDR4 ECC memory, HBA330 controller, and twelve 8 TB 7.2K SATA drives

  • Dual Xeon Silver 4114 processors at 2.2 GHz base and 3.0 GHz turbo power compute
  • 64 GB DDR4-2400 ECC registered memory ensures data integrity
  • 12-bay 3.5" chassis filled with 12 × 8 TB 7.2K SATA drives
  • PERC HBA330 12 Gb/s controller manages SAS and SATA storage
  • iDRAC9 Express and dual 750 W platinum PSUs simplify remote management

Purpose-built server

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server configured with dual Xeon Silver 4114 processors, each offering 10 cores at 2.2 GHz with a 3.0 GHz turbo frequency. It includes 64 GB of DDR4-2400 ECC registered memory across four modules and a PERC HBA330 controller managing twelve 8 TB 7.2K SATA drives in 3.5-inch bays. Dual 750 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC 9 Express remote management complete the package.

Fit and limits

This server suits organisations that need high raw storage capacity in a compact 2U form factor for virtualization, databases or software-defined storage workloads. The twelve-bay layout and HBA330 controller are tailored for SATA and SAS hard drives rather than solid-state media. Buyers who require solid-state drive performance or a different drive form factor should look at something else. The front bezel and ready rails are not included.

Deciding specification

The single specification that decides fit is the storage controller: a PERC HBA330 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA HBA without RAID capability. If the deployment needs hardware RAID, this unit will not meet the requirement; if JBOD or software RAID is acceptable, the controller matches the twelve 8 TB drives exactly.

How it compares

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Price $3,059.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

How often will the twelve 8TB 7.2K SATA drives need replacement in a RAID array?

Enterprise 7.2K SATA drives are rated for continuous operation; plan replacements when SMART alerts appear or after the manufacturer-rated workload limit is reached.

Which component hits its ceiling first when the dual Xeon Silver 4114 CPUs run at 3.0GHz Turbo all day?

The 750W Platinum power supplies set the sustained ceiling; total draw above their rated output forces throttling before the CPUs reach thermal limits.

How loud and hot does the 2U chassis get with both 750W PSUs and twelve 3.5-inch drives spinning 24/7?

Dual Platinum PSUs and twelve 7.2K drives push exhaust temperatures higher and fan speeds up; expect noticeable airflow noise in a rack aisle.

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