DELL PowerEdge R540 2U 8 Bay 3.5" 2x Xeon Gold 5118 2.3GHz 12 Core 32GB DDR4 H730P

Dual Xeon Gold 5118 2U Rack Server

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server built for virtualization, database hosting, and business-critical applications. It ships with two Intel Xeon Gold 5118 processors, each running at 2.3 GHz with 12 cores and a 3.2 GHz turbo frequency. The system includes 32 GB of DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across four modules. A PERC H730P controller with 2 GB cache manages the eight 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drive bays.

IT teams needing dense CPU cores

This server suits organizations that want dual-socket compute density in a 2U form factor with hardware RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60 support. The iDRAC9 Enterprise license enables full remote management and automation. Buyers who require installed storage drives, 10 GbE networking, or GPU-ready slots should evaluate alternative platforms. The chassis maxes out at two processors and 1 TB of memory across 16 slots.

Eight 3.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap bays

The front panel holds eight 3.5-inch trays that accept both SAS and SATA drives without an installed drive count. The PERC H730P connects via PCIe and provides 12 Gb/s throughput with a battery-backed 2 GB cache. This bay count and controller combination determines how much local capacity and redundancy the server can deliver.