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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R540 2U rack server 2x Xeon 5118 2.3GHz 12-core 64GB H730P 8x 3.5" trays iDRAC9 2x 750W

SKU CH-QG82-X5EMD

A 2U rack server with dual 12-core Xeon 5118 processors at 2.3 GHz, 64 GB DDR4, PERC H730P RAID, eight 3.5″ SAS/SATA trays, iDRAC9 Enterprise and redundant 750 W supplies

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM64 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count12-Core Processor
  • Operating systemNo
  • Processor socketLGA 3647
  • Dual Xeon Gold 5118 12-core CPUs reach 3.2 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • 64 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory with room to 384 GB
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
  • Eight 3.5-inch SAS/SATA trays ready for high-capacity drives
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise plus dual 750 W platinum supplies for remote uptime

Dell PowerEdge R540 dual Xeon server

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server powered by two Intel Xeon Gold 5118 processors, each running at 2.3 GHz with 12 cores. It comes with 64 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory installed across four slots, leaving room for expansion up to 384 GB. The PERC H730P controller with 2 GB cache supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60. Eight 3.5-inch hot-swap trays accept SATA or SAS drives, and dual 750 W platinum power supplies provide redundancy. iDRAC9 Enterprise enables full remote management.

Suits virtualization hosts and database nodes

This configuration fits teams running virtualised workloads, database instances, or file and application services that benefit from dual-socket compute and large memory headroom. The 16 DIMM slots and 384 GB ceiling allow significant RAM growth without a chassis change. Buyers who need GPU compute density should look elsewhere. Organisations requiring only a single processor or a smaller 1U form factor will find this platform overspecified.

PERC H730P RAID controller with 2 GB cache

The storage subsystem centres on the Dell PERC H730P controller, which delivers 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA connectivity and battery-backed write caching. It handles RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 plus pass-through mode, giving flexibility for performance or redundancy. Eight front-accessible 3.5-inch bays let you populate the capacity and speed profile the workload demands. Confirm your drive selection matches the SAS/SATA interface before ordering.

How it compares

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

Price $733.99
Cheaper than about 85% 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 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 RAM64 GB
Maximum RAM capacity384 GB
Memory slot count16
Storage
Installed SSDNo
Installed storageNone
Disk controllerDell Perc H730P 2 GB Controller
Drive interfaceSATA/SAS
Supported RAID levelsRAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
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

What does the dual Xeon 5118 2.3 GHz 12-core setup mean for actual workloads?

Two Intel Xeon Gold 5118 processors run at 2.3 GHz with 12 cores each and can turbo to 3.2 GHz, providing strong multi-threaded performance for virtualization, databases, or file serving.

How does the PERC H730P controller limit drive speed in practice?

The PERC H730P 2 GB controller supports 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA with RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 and pass-through, so drive throughput is capped by the controller and the SATA/SAS interface.

What physical space and mounting hardware does this 2U server need?

The R540 occupies 2U of rack height, uses 3.5-inch drive trays for eight bays, and ships with ready rails and a front bezel for standard rack installation.

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