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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R540 2U rack server 2× Xeon Gold 6130 2.1GHz 16-core 64GB DDR4 8×4TB SAS H330 2×750W

SKU CH-4FD9-ADZXR

A 2U rack server with dual 16-core Xeon Gold 6130 processors, 64GB DDR4, eight 4TB SAS drives and redundant 750W power supplies

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM64 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count16-Core Processor
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6130 16-core CPUs deliver 2.1 GHz base and 3.7 GHz turbo performance
  • 64 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory supports virtualization workloads
  • PERC H330 controller enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, 50 for data protection
  • Eight 4 TB 7.2K SAS drives provide high-capacity enterprise storage
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise allows remote management and automation from anywhere

2U rack server with dual Xeon Gold 6130

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server equipped with two Intel Xeon Gold 6130 processors running at 2.1 GHz with 16 cores each. It includes 64 GB of DDR4 ECC memory across four 16 GB modules and a PERC H330 storage controller. Eight 4 TB 7.2K SAS hard drives are installed in the 3.5-inch drive bays. Dual 750 W 80+ Platinum power supplies provide redundant hot-swap power. iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote management.

Suited for virtualization

This server suits organizations running virtualization, database hosting, or file and application services that need high core counts and large SAS capacity. The 16 DIMM slots support up to 1 TB of DDR4 for memory-intensive tasks. Buyers who need PCIe flash storage, GPU acceleration, or a 1U chassis should consider other platforms.

PERC H330 controller with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, 50

The installed Dell PERC H330 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA PCIe controller manages the eight 4 TB drives with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, 50 and pass-through modes. It determines the storage performance, redundancy options, and maximum array size available without adding another controller.

How it compares

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

Price $1,146.99
Cheaper than about 69% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 64 GB
Lower than about 70% 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 RAM64 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity1 TB
Memory slot count16
Storage
Installed SSDNo
Installed storage8 × 4 TB 7.2K SAS
Disk controllerDell Perc H330 Controller
Drive interfaceSAS
Supported RAID levelsRAID 0/1/5/10/50
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

How can I verify the dual Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs and 64GB DDR4 are recognised after first boot?

Open the iDRAC9 Enterprise interface or enter the system BIOS; both will show two 16-core processors at 2.1GHz and 64GB of DDR4 2666MHz registered ECC memory.

What ships with the server and what must I source separately?

The unit includes 2× Xeon Gold 6130 processors, 64GB DDR4, PERC H330 controller, 8× 4TB 7.2K SAS drives, dual 1GbE ports, iDRAC9 Enterprise, 2× 750W PSUs, rails and bezel; an operating system is not included.

Which configuration should I choose for a virtualisation host needing maximum internal storage?

This model provides 8× 3.5″ bays populated with 4TB SAS drives and the H330 controller supporting RAID 0/1/5/10/50, giving the highest raw capacity available in this 2U chassis.

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