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Silver 2U rack server front with twelve 3.5-inch drive bays and Dell badge

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R540 2U rack server 2x Xeon Gold 5118 2.3GHz 12-core 64GB DDR4 12x 4TB HDD HBA330 2x 750W PSU

SKU CH-ZN4Y-4YY1T

2U rack server with dual 12-core Xeon Gold 5118 processors, 64GB DDR4 ECC memory, HBA330 storage controller and twelve 4TB 7.2K SATA drives

  • Dual Xeon Gold 5118 CPUs provide 24 cores at 2.3 GHz base and 3.2 GHz turbo
  • 64 GB DDR4-2400 ECC registered memory ensures reliable performance for virtualization workloads
  • PERC HBA330 controller manages 12-bay 3.5-inch SAS/SATA storage array
  • Twelve 4 TB 7.2K SATA drives deliver high-capacity storage for data-intensive applications
  • Dual 750 W platinum power supplies with iDRAC9 Express enable resilient remote management

Dell PowerEdge R540 2U server

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server built for expanding business and data centre environments. It runs on two Intel Xeon Gold 5118 processors, each with 12 cores at 2.3 GHz and 3.2 GHz turbo. The system includes 64 GB of DDR4-2400 ECC registered memory and a PERC HBA330 storage controller managing twelve 4 TB 7.2K SATA drives. Dual 750 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC9 Express remote management complete the platform.

Suits virtualisation and storage workloads

This configuration serves virtualisation, database management, software-defined storage and general business applications needing high drive count in a 2U form factor. Buyers who need a different drive form factor or integrated higher-speed networking should evaluate other platforms. The front bezel and ready rails are not included, so rack mounting hardware must be sourced separately.

Twelve 3.5-inch drive bays with HBA330

The server provides twelve 3.5-inch bays connected to the HBA330 controller for SAS and SATA drives. This bay count and controller combination determines whether the chassis can accommodate the required storage volume and drive interface without additional hardware.

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Price $2,196.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

Will the HBA330 controller and 3.5-inch SATA drives work with my existing SAS backplane and cabling?

The HBA330 is a 12Gb/s SAS/SATA controller and the 12 included drives are 3.5-inch 7.2K SATA 6Gb/s units, so they connect directly to standard SAS backplanes using existing SAS cables.

How do I verify the two Xeon Gold 5118 processors and 64GB DDR4-2400 memory are detected and healthy after first boot?

Open iDRAC 9 Express during POST or log into the OS; the System > Inventory page will show both 12-core CPUs at 2.3GHz and the four 16GB ECC registered DIMMs running at 2400 MT/s.

Does the shipment include the front bezel and rack rails, or must I order them separately?

The supplier notes state the front bezel and Ready Rails are not included, so you will need to purchase compatible Dell rails and a bezel separately for rack mounting.

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