We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Dell PowerEdge R540 2U rack server front view with twelve 3.5 inch drive bays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R540 12-bay 3.5" rack server 2x Xeon Gold 6130 2.1GHz 16-core 32GB DDR4 HBA330 2x 750W PSU

SKU CH-3CZE-7RK09

2U rack server with twelve 3.5-inch bays, dual Xeon Gold 6130 16-core processors at 2.1 GHz, 32 GB DDR4 ECC memory, HBA330 SAS/SATA controller, dual 1 GbE ports, iDRAC9 Express management.

  • Dual Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs deliver 32 cores at 2.1 GHz base
  • 32 GB DDR4-2666 ECC memory ensures data integrity for critical workloads
  • PERC HBA330 controller provides 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA connectivity
  • Twelve 3.5-inch drive bays support high-capacity storage configurations
  • Dual 750 W platinum power supplies maintain uptime with redundant power

PowerEdge R540 12-bay 2U server

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server built for expanding business and data centre environments. It ships with two Intel Xeon Gold 6130 processors running at 2.1 GHz with a 3.7 GHz turbo frequency. The system includes 32 GB of DDR4-2666 ECC registered memory across four 8 GB modules. A PERC HBA330 controller manages up to twelve 3.5-inch drive bays supplied with fillers.

Virtualisation and storage workloads

This server suits teams running virtualisation, database management, or software-defined storage who need dense 3.5-inch capacity in a 2U chassis. Dual 750 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC9 Express remote management support continuous operation. Buyers who need smaller drive form factors, GPU-accelerated compute, or a front bezel and ready rails included should evaluate alternative platforms.

12-bay 3.5-inch HBA330 storage

The defining specification is the twelve 3.5-inch bays backed by a 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA HBA330 controller. This combination determines whether the chassis can accommodate the required spindle count and drive interface for the target workload.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Rack & Tower Servers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $558.99
Cheaper than about 91% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).

New to this? Buying server hardware with crypto — what to check, what it costs to pay, and what is never asked for.

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What rack space must I have free to install the 2U PowerEdge R540?

The server occupies 2U of rack height, so you need a 2U opening and matching rails in your cabinet.

Can the HBA330 controller connect to my existing 6 Gb/s SAS drives?

Yes, the 12 Gb/s HBA330 is backward compatible with 6 Gb/s and 3 Gb/s SAS and SATA drives.

How do I confirm the 2x Xeon Gold 6130 processors are running at their 2.1 GHz base and 3.7 GHz turbo speeds?

Check the CPU frequency readings in the iDRAC9 Express system inventory or the BIOS processor information screen.

More in Rack & Tower Servers

Similar items