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Dell PowerEdge R540 2U rack server front view with twelve 3.5 inch drive bays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R540 12-bay 3.5" 2U rack server 2x Xeon Gold 5118 2.3GHz 128GB DDR4 HBA330 2x 750W PSUs

SKU CH-XCGC-PG3GF

A 2U rack server with twelve 3.5-inch drive bays, dual Xeon Gold 5118 processors at 2.3 GHz, 128 GB DDR4 ECC memory, HBA330 SAS/SATA controller and dual 750 W power supplies

  • Dual Xeon Gold 5118 processors with 3.2GHz turbo for demanding workloads
  • 128GB DDR4-2400 ECC memory ensures data integrity for critical applications
  • PERC HBA330 12Gb/s controller supports SAS and SATA storage arrays
  • 12-bay 3.5" chassis provides high-capacity internal storage expansion
  • Dual 750W platinum power supplies with iDRAC9 Express remote management

DELL PowerEdge R540 12-Bay Server

This 2U rack server is built for businesses that need high storage capacity and strong compute power in a compact form factor. It ships with two Intel Xeon Gold 5118 processors running at 2.3 GHz with a 3.2 GHz turbo frequency. The system includes 128 GB of DDR4-2400 ECC registered memory across eight 16 GB modules. A PERC HBA330 controller manages up to twelve 3.5-inch drive bays.

Suits virtualisation and database workloads

The dual 12-core processors and large memory pool handle multi-tenant virtualisation, software-defined storage and business-critical databases. iDRAC 9 Express provides remote monitoring and administration without a dedicated console. Dual 750 W platinum power supplies deliver redundant power for continuous operation. The integrated dual-port Gigabit adapter covers basic network connectivity needs.

Not for buyers needing front bezel or ready rails

The package explicitly excludes the front bezel and ready rails, so buyers who require those items for immediate rack installation must source them separately. The twelve 3.5-inch bays are populated with fillers only; no storage drives are included. Organisations that need a tower or pedestal chassis instead of a rackmount form factor should consider a different platform.

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Price $851.99
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Questions about this item

What transfer rate does the HBA330 controller support?

The Dell PERC HBA330 is a 12Gb/s SAS/SATA storage controller, so drives connected to it are capped at 12Gb/s per lane.

What drive form factor and bay count does this chassis accept?

The server is a 2U rackmount with twelve 3.5-inch front drive bays; it ships with twelve 3.5-inch bay fillers installed.

How do I install the server into a rack if the ready rails are not included?

You must supply your own compatible sliding rails for the 2U chassis; the unit cannot be mounted without them.

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