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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 2x Xeon 5118 2.3GHz 12-core 128GB DDR4 H330 8x 3.5" trays

SKU CH-JVH8-YGZR3

A 2U rack server with dual 12-core Xeon 5118 processors at 2.3 GHz, 128 GB DDR4 memory, a PERC H330 controller and eight 3.5-inch drive trays

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM128 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count12-Core Processor
  • Operating systemNo
  • Processor socketLGA 3647
  • Dual Xeon 5118 CPUs with 3.2 GHz turbo for demanding workloads
  • 128 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory supports heavy virtualization
  • PERC H330 controller handles 8 SAS/SATA drive bays
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables full remote server management
  • Dual 750 W platinum PSUs provide redundant power protection

Dual-socket Xeon 2U server

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server equipped with two Intel Xeon Gold 5118 processors, each running at 2.3 GHz with 12 cores. It ships with 128 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across eight 16 GB modules. The system targets virtualization, database hosting, file serving and other business-critical workloads that benefit from dual-socket compute density.

Memory headroom to 384 GB

Installed memory sits at 128 GB across 16 DIMM slots, leaving eight slots free for expansion up to the platform maximum of 384 GB. The PERC H330 controller manages eight 3.5-inch SAS or SATA drive trays, though no drives are included. Storage capacity scales with the drives you add, while the controller provides 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA connectivity for each bay.

Redundant 750 W platinum supplies

Dual hot-swap 750 W platinum-rated power supplies deliver redundancy and efficient power delivery under typical loads. Integrated iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables remote monitoring, automation and administration without requiring physical access. Ready rails and a front bezel are included for straightforward rack installation and airflow management.

How it compares

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

Price $996.99
Cheaper than about 74% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 128 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 15,103 items is 128 GB.
Processor core count 12-Core Processor
Lower than about 60% 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 count12-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 3647
Processor speed2.3 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM128 GB
Maximum RAM capacity384 GB
Memory slot count16
Storage
Installed SSDNo
Installed storageNone
Disk controllerDell Perc H330 Controller
Drive interfaceSATA/SAS
Supported RAID levelsRAID 0/1/5/10/50
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

Will the 12-core Xeon 5118 CPUs work with my existing DDR4 2666MHz ECC memory modules?

The server already includes 128GB of DDR4 2666MHz registered ECC memory across 8 slots, leaving 8 additional slots available for expansion up to 384GB total capacity.

How do I verify the PERC H330 controller and both 750W power supplies are functioning correctly after installation?

Use iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management to monitor controller status, power supply redundancy, and system health indicators without needing physical access to the rack.

Which drive trays and rails are included, and do I need to purchase drives or caddies separately?

Eight 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drive trays and ready rails are included; no hard drives are installed, so you must supply your own SAS or SATA drives.

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