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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 12-core 256GB DDR4 H730P 2x 750W PSU

SKU CH-7V0J-ZVE91

2U rack server with twelve 3.5-inch drive bays, dual 12-core Xeon Gold 5118 processors at 2.3GHz, 256GB DDR4 ECC memory and PERC H730P RAID controller

  • Dual Xeon Gold 5118 CPUs deliver 24 cores at 2.3 GHz base with 3.2 GHz turbo
  • 256 GB DDR4-2400 ECC memory ensures data integrity for critical workloads
  • PERC H730P controller supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with 2 GB cache
  • 12-bay 3.5" chassis provides high-capacity SAS/SATA storage density in 2U
  • Dual 750 W platinum PSUs and iDRAC9 Express enable resilient remote management

Capacity and compute platform

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server built for expanding business and data centre environments. It carries two Intel Xeon Gold 5118 processors at 2.3 GHz with 3.2 GHz turbo across 12 cores each. 256 GB of DDR4-2400 ECC registered memory fills eight DIMM slots. The PERC H730P controller with 2 GB cache manages RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 plus pass-through.

Virtualisation and storage workloads

This configuration suits teams running virtualisation, database management or software-defined storage on SAS and SATA drives. Twelve 3.5-inch bays provide high internal capacity with redundant 750 W platinum power supplies. Buyers needing GPU-accelerated compute or front bezel and rail kits included should evaluate alternative platforms.

Storage controller capability

The single specification that decides fit is the PERC H730P 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA controller with battery-backed cache. It determines which drive types, RAID levels and throughput the chassis can deliver.

How it compares

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Price $1,258.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

What does the 2.3 GHz base clock on the Xeon Gold 5118 mean for sustained workloads?

Each of the two Xeon Gold 5118 processors runs at 2.3 GHz base frequency with 12 cores, giving 24 cores total for continuous multi-threaded work. The 3.2 GHz turbo can lift single-thread bursts when thermal headroom allows.

How does the PERC H730P 12Gb/s SAS/SATA controller limit drive performance?

The H730P provides a 12Gb/s SAS/SATA interface with 2GB cache and battery backup, supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 plus pass-through. Drive throughput is capped at the controller's 12Gb/s lane speed per port.

What physical space and mounting hardware does the 2U server need?

The chassis is a 2U rackmount form factor with 12 front 3.5-inch drive bays, currently populated with fillers. Front bezel and ready rails are not included, so you must supply compatible rails for your rack.

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