DELL PowerEdge R540 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Gold 5118 2.3GHz 12 Core 128GB DDR4
A 2U rack server with dual 12-core Xeon Gold 5118 processors at 2.3 GHz, 128 GB DDR4 ECC memory, PERC H330 RAID controller, eight 3.5-inch drive bays, dual 1 GbE ports, iDRAC9 Enterprise management.
- ProcessorIntel Xeon
- Installed RAM128 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 and 3.2 GHz turbo
- 128 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across 8 modules
- PERC H330 controller with RAID 0/1/5/10/50 and pass-through support
- Eight 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drive trays ready for hot-swap storage expansion
- iDRAC 9 Enterprise remote management plus dual 750 W 80+ Platinum power supplies
Dual-socket Xeon Gold 5118 server
The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server equipped with two Intel Xeon Gold 5118 processors running at 2.30 GHz with 12 cores each. It ships with 128 GB of DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across eight modules. The platform targets virtualization, database hosting and file-serving workloads that demand multi-core throughput and large memory capacity.
Hot-swap bays and redundant platinum power
Eight 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drive trays are accessible from the front and support hot-swap replacement without downtime. The Dell PERC H330 controller provides RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and 50 plus pass-through mode for direct disk access. Dual 750 W 80+ Platinum power supplies operate in redundant hot-swap configuration. iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote firmware updates, power control and console redirection over the network.
Scales to 1 TB memory and dual-CPU maximum
The motherboard offers 16 DDR4 slots, allowing expansion from the installed 128 GB up to 1 TB when all sockets are populated. Both CPU sockets are already filled, so processor upgrades require replacing the existing Gold 5118 chips. The two 1 GbE RJ45 ports handle management and light data traffic; heavier network throughput would need an add-in card. No operating system or drives are included, so deployment begins with storage provisioning and OS installation.
How it compares
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- Price $1,342.99
- Cheaper than about 63% 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 name | DELL |
| Product line | PowerEdge |
| Model name | R540 |
| Product type | Rack |
| Processor | |
| Processor | Intel Xeon |
| Processor core count | 12-Core Processor |
| Processor socket | LGA 3647 |
| Processor speed | 2.3 GHz |
| Processor details | Gold 5118 |
| Installed CPUs | 2 |
| Max supported CPUs | 2 |
| Memory | |
| Installed RAM | 128 GB |
| Type of memory | DDR4 |
| Maximum RAM capacity | 1 TB |
| Memory slot count | 16 |
| Storage | |
| Installed SSD | No |
| Installed storage | None |
| Disk controller | Dell Perc H330 Controller |
| Drive interface | SATA/SAS |
| Supported RAID levels | RAID 0/1/5/10/50 |
| Connectivity | |
| Network controller | 1x Dell EMC Integrated Dual Port Network Daughter Card - 2x 1 Gigabit RJ45 Ports, |
| Ports & slots | |
| Network ports | 2 x Ports |
| Management interface | RJ 45 |
| Power | |
| Hot-swap redundant PSU | Yes |
| Size & build | |
| Rack height | 2U |
| Software | |
| Operating system | No |
| More details | |
| Management controller | Dell EMC 14G PowerEdge iDRAC 9 Enterprise License |
Questions about this item
What storage controller standard does the PERC H330 use and what transfer rate does it cap at?
The PERC H330 is a 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA PCIe controller supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, 50 and pass-through.
What physical bays and trays does the R540 chassis provide for drives?
The 2U chassis has 8 front 3.5 inch SAS/SATA drive bays and ships with 8 matching drive trays.
How is the server mounted in a rack and which step is often missed?
Slide the included rails into the rack, seat the server, then secure the front bezel and connect both 750 W power supplies.
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