Dell PowerEdge R540 2U 2x Xeon Gold 5118 2.3GHz 12C 256GB H730P 8x 3.5" Trays iDRAC9 Ent 2x 750W

Dell PowerEdge R540 2U Dual Xeon Server

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rackmount server equipped with two Intel Xeon Gold 5118 processors. Each CPU runs at 2.3 GHz with 12 cores and a 3.2 GHz turbo frequency. The system includes 256 GB of DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across eight 32 GB modules. A Dell PERC H730P storage controller with 2 GB cache manages up to eight 3.5-inch SAS or SATA drive bays. Redundant 750 W power supplies and iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management are standard.

Ideal for virtualization and database workloads

This configuration suits organisations running virtualised environments, database hosting, or file and application services that benefit from twenty-four total cores and large memory capacity. The eight hot-swap 3.5-inch trays provide high-density storage for traditional hard drives. Buyers who require more than sixteen memory slots or more than two processor sockets should consider other platforms. Systems needing installed drives or a different RAID controller are not addressed by this specific unit.

PERC H730P RAID controller with 2 GB cache

The Dell PERC H730P controller supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 plus pass-through mode. Its 2 GB backed cache accelerates write performance for the eight SAS/SATA bays. This single component determines the storage topology and data protection options available. Verify that the RAID levels and SAS/SATA interface match your application requirements before deployment.