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Silver 2U rack server with front bezel, eight 3.5-inch drive bays and dual power supplies

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R540 2U rack server 2x Xeon Gold 5118 2.3GHz 12-core 64GB DDR4 8x 4TB SAS H330 iDRAC9 2x 750W

SKU CH-B0FW-X7W52

A 2U rack server with dual 12-core Xeon Gold 5118 processors, 64GB DDR4 ECC memory, eight 4TB 7.2K SAS drives on a PERC H330 RAID controller, dual 1GbE networking.

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM64 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count12-Core Processor
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Dual 12-core Xeon Gold 5118 CPUs at 2.3 GHz base clock
  • 64 GB DDR4-2666 registered ECC memory for error-corrected capacity
  • Eight 4 TB 7.2K SAS drives deliver high-density storage
  • PERC H330 controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, 50 and pass-through
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote management with dedicated network port

Dual Xeon Gold 5118 2U server

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rackmount server equipped with two Intel Xeon Gold 5118 processors running at 2.3 GHz with 12 cores each. It ships with 64 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across four modules and an H330 storage controller. Eight 3.5-inch 4 TB SAS drives spinning at 7.2K rpm are installed in the eight available bays.

Virtualization and database hosts

This configuration suits teams that need a balanced mix of compute threads and high-capacity SAS storage for virtualization clusters, database instances, or file and application services. It is not for workloads that demand more than two sockets, more than 1 TB of memory, or drive bays beyond the eight 3.5-inch slots provided. Buyers needing 10 GbE or faster on-board networking should look elsewhere.

Eight 4 TB SAS drives on H330

The storage subsystem centers on eight 4 TB 7.2K SAS drives connected to a PERC H330 controller that supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, and 50 plus pass-through mode. This single specification determines whether the raw capacity and redundancy options match the target workload.

How it compares

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Price $1,263.99
Cheaper than about 66% 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 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

What rack depth and rail kit are required for the 2U PowerEdge R540?

The server is a 2U rackmount unit that ships with rails and bezel; verify your cabinet provides at least 750 mm clear depth for the chassis and cable bend radius.

Which slot does the PERC H330 occupy and what cable routing mistake is common?

The H330 controller installs in a low-profile PCIe slot; the frequent error is routing SAS cables across the CPU heatsinks instead of through the designated cable-management arms.

When should the 7.2K SAS drives and 750W power supplies be replaced?

Enterprise 7.2K SAS drives typically reach end-of-life after five years of continuous operation; the 750W platinum supplies should be evaluated at the same interval for fan wear and capacitor ageing.

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