DELL PowerEdge R540 12-Bay 3.5" Rack Server 2x Xeon 4114 64GB 12x 4TB HBA330

2U Server for Virtualisation and Storage

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server built with dual Intel Xeon Silver 4114 processors running at 2.2GHz with 3.0GHz turbo across 10 cores each. It ships with 64GB of DDR4-2400 ECC registered memory installed as four 16GB modules. A PERC HBA330 controller manages twelve 4TB 3.5-inch 7.2K SATA drives in the front bays. Dual gigabit Ethernet and iDRAC9 Express provide network and remote management connectivity. Two 750W platinum power supplies deliver redundant power.

Check Rack Space and Controller Compatibility

Verify that your rack can accept a 2U form factor and that the HBA330 controller matches your storage topology. The system includes twelve 3.5-inch drive bays populated with SATA drives; ensure your cabling and backplane support this density. Confirm that DDR4-2400 ECC registered memory is compatible with any planned expansion. The iDRAC9 Express licence covers basic remote management; advanced features require a separate licence. Front bezel and ready rails are not included and must be sourced separately.

Fits Dense Storage Builds with Redundant Power

This configuration suits environments needing high drive counts in a compact 2U chassis, such as software-defined storage or backup targets. The HBA330 passes drives through without RAID overhead, freeing the operating system to manage redundancy. Dual 750W platinum supplies maintain uptime during a unit failure. PCIe slots remain available for additional network or storage controllers. iDRAC9 Express enables headless deployment and monitoring without a dedicated console.