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Silver 2U rack server with front drive bays and bezel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R540 2U rack server 2x Xeon Gold 5118 2.3GHz 12-core 64GB DDR4 8x 4TB SAS H730P

SKU CH-RV8K-A2MY2

2U rack server with dual 12-core Xeon Gold 5118 CPUs at 2.3 GHz, 64 GB DDR4, eight 4 TB SAS drives and H730P RAID controller

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM64 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count12-Core Processor
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Dual 12-core Xeon Gold 5118 at 2.3 GHz base
  • 64 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC registered memory
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller with RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • Eight 4 TB 7.2K SAS drives in 3.5-inch bays
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise remote management with dual 750 W platinum PSUs

PowerEdge R540 2U dual-socket server

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server with dual Intel Xeon Gold 5118 processors running at 2.3 GHz with 12 cores each. It ships with 64 GB of DDR4 memory and eight 4 TB SAS hard drives managed by a PERC H730P RAID controller. Redundant 750 W power supplies and iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management are included.

Ideal for virtualization and storage-heavy workloads

This server suits teams that need high SAS capacity and hardware RAID in a compact 2U form factor. The eight 3.5-inch bays and dual processors support database hosting, file services and virtualization clusters. It is not for buyers who need more than two CPUs, faster than 3.2 GHz turbo frequency or memory beyond 1 TB.

PERC H730P controller with 2 GB cache

The storage controller determines RAID flexibility and drive throughput. The H730P supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 plus pass-through mode with a 2 GB battery-backed cache. This specification decides whether the server matches your redundancy and performance requirements.

How it compares

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

Price $1,134.99
Cheaper than about 70% 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
Model nameR540
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Xeon
Processor core count12-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 3647
Processor speed2.3 GHz
Processor detailsGold 5118
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 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

Does the R540 ship with rails, bezel and both 750 W power supplies, or must any of them be purchased separately?

The server includes rails, a front bezel and two 750 W hot-swap power supplies as standard; no extra parts are required for basic operation.

Should I choose the 64 GB DDR4 2666 MHz configuration or add modules up to the 1 TB maximum?

Start with the installed 64 GB (4×16 GB) if current workloads fit; add registered ECC DDR4 modules later when virtualization or database demands grow beyond that capacity.

What does the 12 Gb/s SAS interface on the H730P controller mean for the eight 4 TB 7.2K drives in daily use?

The 12 Gb/s SAS link lets the PERC H730P feed all eight drives at full spindle speed, so RAID 5/6 rebuilds and sequential workloads run without controller bottleneck.

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