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Silver 2U rack server with eight 3.5 inch drive bays and front bezel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R540 2U rack server 2× Xeon Gold 6130 2.1 GHz 16-core 256 GB DDR4 8× 8 TB SAS H730P

SKU CH-BCVD-4MPZQ

2U rack server with dual 16-core Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs, 256 GB DDR4, eight 8 TB SAS drives and H730P RAID controller

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count16-Core Processor
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs deliver 32 cores at 2.1 GHz for heavy workloads
  • 256 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory supports large virtualisation clusters
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 flexibility
  • Eight 8 TB 7.2 K SAS drives provide 64 TB raw capacity in 2U
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise plus dual 750 W Platinum PSUs ensure remote uptime

Dual-socket Xeon Gold 6130 server

This 2U rack server ships with two Intel Xeon Gold 6130 processors running at 2.1 GHz, each providing 16 cores for a total of 32 cores. It is built for organisations that need strong multi-threaded throughput in a compact rack footprint.

256 GB DDR4 registered ECC memory

The system includes 256 GB of DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across eight 32 GB modules, with 16 slots in total supporting up to 1 TB. Buyers who need more memory capacity than 1 TB must choose a different platform.

Eight 8 TB SAS drives on H730P controller

Eight 7.2K RPM 8 TB SAS drives connect to a Dell PERC H730P 2 GB controller that supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 with battery-backed cache. Sustained write throughput is limited by the 7.2K spindle speed and 12 Gb/s SAS interface.

How it compares

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

Price $3,053.99
Pricier than about 65% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 256 GB
Higher than about 60% of the 15,103 comparable items (median 128 GB).
Processor core count 16-Core Processor
Typical for this category: the median of 7,955 items is 16.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product linePowerEdge
Model nameR540
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Xeon
Processor core count16-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 3647
Processor speed2.1 GHz
Processor detailsGold 6130
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM256 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity1 TB
Memory slot count16
Storage
Installed SSDNo
Installed storage8 × 8 TB 7.2K SAS
Disk controllerDell Perc H730P 2 GB Controller
Drive interfaceSAS
Supported RAID levelsRAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
Connectivity
Network controller1x Dell EMC Integrated Dual Port Network Daughter Card - 2x 1 Gigabit RJ45 Ports,
Ports & slots
Network ports2 x Ports
Management interfaceRJ 45
Power
Hot-swap redundant PSUYes
Size & build
Rack height2U
Software
Operating systemNo
More details
Management controllerDell EMC 14G PowerEdge iDRAC 9 Enterprise License

Questions about this item

What does the 2.1 GHz base speed and 3.7 GHz turbo mean for real-world workloads?

The dual Xeon Gold 6130 processors run at 2.1 GHz base and can boost to 3.7 GHz, giving 32 total cores for virtualization and database tasks.

What does the H730P 12 Gb/s SAS controller cap in practice?

The PERC H730P supports 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA with RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 and pass-through, limited by the eight 7.2K SAS drives installed.

How much rack depth does the 2U chassis with rails require?

The 2U rackmount chassis includes sliding rails for standard four-post cabinets; exact depth depends on the rail adjustment range.

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