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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 6130 2.1GHz 16 Core 256GB DDR4 HBA330 2x 750W

SKU CH-ZEK9-41FSX

2U rack server with dual Xeon Gold 6130 16-core processors, 256GB DDR4 memory, HBA330 storage controller and twelve 3.5-inch drive bays

  • Dual Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs deliver 32 cores at 2.1 GHz base with 3.7 GHz turbo
  • 256 GB DDR4-2666 ECC registered memory ensures reliable capacity for virtualization workloads
  • PERC HBA330 12 Gb/s controller manages SAS and SATA drives across 12 front bays
  • iDRAC 9 Express provides remote monitoring and administration without a separate license
  • Dual 750 W platinum power supplies maintain uptime through redundant hot-plug operation

Purpose-built 2U server for virtualization

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server configured with two Intel Xeon Gold 6130 processors running at 2.1 GHz with a 3.7 GHz turbo frequency. Each CPU provides 16 cores for a total of 32 cores, paired with 256 GB of DDR4-2666 ECC registered memory across eight 32 GB modules. The PERC HBA330 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA storage controller manages up to twelve 3.5-inch drive bays, currently populated with fillers.

Upgrade from older single-socket

This configuration replaces single-socket systems or dual-socket servers with fewer total cores and lower memory capacity. The jump is worth it when workloads demand 32 cores, 256 GB of ECC DDR4, and high-density 3.5-inch storage in a 2U form factor. The dual 750 W platinum power supplies and integrated dual-port Gigabit Ethernet adapter support continuous operation for virtualization, software-defined storage, and database applications.

Verify rack depth, rail kit.

The front bezel and ready rails are not included, so confirm your rack mounting hardware and available depth. The twelve 3.5-inch bays require compatible SAS or SATA drives; no drives are installed. iDRAC 9 Express provides remote management, but ensure your network environment supports its features. Check that your power distribution can accommodate dual 750 W supplies.

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Price $1,447.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

How many 3.5-inch drive bays does the R540 chassis provide?

The R540 is a 12-bay 3.5-inch 2U server; all twelve bays are populated with drive fillers in this configuration.

What must be connected to the HBA330 controller before the drives are recognised?

Each 3.5-inch drive needs a SAS or SATA data cable and a power cable routed to the HBA330; forgetting the power cable is the most common oversight.

When do the 750-watt power supplies typically require replacement?

The dual 750-watt platinum units are hot-swappable; plan to replace a unit only if its status LED shows a fault or iDRAC 9 Express reports a power-supply degradation.

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