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DELL

DELL PowerEdge R540 2U 8x3.5" 2x Xeon Silver 4114 2.2GHz 10C 32GB HBA330 iDRAC9 2x750W Bezel Rails

SKU CH-9Z8T-YHMWD

A 2U rack server with two 10-core 2.2 GHz Xeon processors, 32 GB DDR4 memory, HBA330 controller and eight 3.5-inch drive bays

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM32 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count10-Core Processor
  • Operating systemNo
  • Processor socketLGA 3647
  • Dual Xeon Silver 4114 10-core CPUs at 2.2 GHz for scalable compute performance
  • 32 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory with room to grow to 384 GB
  • PERC HBA330 12 Gb/s controller plus 8 hot-swap 3.5" bays for flexible SATA/SAS storage
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management with integrated dual-port Gigabit Ethernet for lights-out administration
  • Redundant 750 W platinum PSUs, ready rails and bezel included for reliable rack deployment

Built for dense storage workloads

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server equipped with dual Intel Xeon Silver 4114 processors, each running at 2.2 GHz with a 3.0 GHz turbo frequency and ten cores. Thirty-two gigabytes of DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory are installed across four modules, leaving twelve of sixteen slots available for expansion up to 384 GB. The chassis provides eight front-accessible 3.5-inch drive trays for SAS or SATA drives, managed by a PERC HBA330 12 Gb/s controller.

Dual 750 W platinum supplies share the load

Redundant hot-swap power supplies operate at platinum efficiency, reducing waste heat while maintaining uptime if one unit fails. Intelligent cooling fans adjust speed based on inlet temperature and component load, keeping acoustic output low during typical virtualization or database tasks. The LGA 3647 socket platform supports a maximum of two processors, both already populated in this configuration.

Ready Rails and bezel simplify rack integration

Tool-less Ready Rails allow quick mounting in standard four-post racks, and the included front bezel secures the drive bay area while maintaining airflow. Dual embedded gigabit Ethernet ports handle management and workload traffic without extra cards. iDRAC9 Enterprise provides a dedicated remote console, power control, and firmware update capability over a separate network interface, enabling full lights-out administration.

How it compares

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Price $664.99
Cheaper than about 89% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 32 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 15,103 comparable items (median 128 GB).
Processor core count 10-Core Processor
Lower than about 85% of the 7,955 comparable items (median 16).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product linePowerEdge R740
Model nameR540
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Xeon
Processor core count10-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 3647
Processor speed2.2 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM32 GB
Maximum RAM capacity384 GB
Memory slot count16
Storage
Installed SSDNo
Installed storageNone
Disk controllerDell Perc HBA330 Controller
Drive interfaceSATA/SAS
Supported RAID levelsNone
Optical drive0
Connectivity
Network controllerIntegrated Dell 2 × 1GbE Dual Port Ethernet Adapter
Ports & slots
Network ports2 x Ports
Expansion card slots0
Management interface0
Power
Hot-swap redundant PSUYes
Size & build
Rack height2U
Software
Operating systemNo

Questions about this item

How do I install the HBA330 controller and what step is commonly missed?

Seat the HBA330 in a PCIe slot, connect the SAS cables to the 8x 3.5" backplane, then enable the controller in the BIOS before the OS sees any drives.

What maintenance will the 750W redundant power supplies need later?

The hot-swap 750W units can be replaced one at a time without shutting down; keep the air filters clean so the platinum-efficiency PSUs stay within thermal limits.

What limit appears first when the dual Xeon Silver 4114 CPUs run at 3.0GHz turbo under sustained load?

The 2U chassis cooling capacity reaches its ceiling before the 10-core processors hit their thermal throttle point.

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