DELL PowerEdge R540 2U 8x3.5" 2x Xeon Gold 6130 2.1GHz 16C 128GB DDR4 8x4TB SAS H730P

Dell PowerEdge R540 2U server

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server built around two Intel Xeon Gold 6130 processors, each running at 2.1 GHz with 16 cores. It ships with 128 GB of DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across 16 slots, supporting up to 1 TB total. Eight 4 TB 7.2K SAS drives connect to a PERC H730P controller offering RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 and pass-through modes.

Verify rack space power and network before ordering

Confirm your rack has a 2U opening and can supply two redundant 750 W hot-swap power supplies. The integrated network daughter card provides two 1 GbE RJ45 ports; ensure your switch has matching copper ports. The PERC H730P uses a PCIe slot and 12 Gb/s SAS backplane, so the chassis must support that drive interface. iDRAC9 Enterprise requires a dedicated management network connection for remote administration.

Enterprise build with hot-swap bays and redundant

The chassis includes eight front-accessible 3.5-inch hot-swap drive bays, allowing drive replacement without downtime. Dual 750 W 80+ Platinum power supplies provide full redundancy and hot-swap capability. Sliding rails and a front bezel are included for standard rack mounting. The H730P controller’s 2 GB cache battery protects write data during unexpected power loss, while iDRAC9 enables remote firmware updates and hardware monitoring from anywhere.