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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R540 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Gold 5118 2.3GHz 12-Core 256GB DDR4 8x 4TB SAS H730P

SKU CH-WFZM-77HVB

A 2U rack server with dual 12-core Xeon Gold 5118 CPUs, 256GB DDR4, eight 4TB SAS drives and a H730P RAID controller

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count12-Core Processor
  • Operating systemNo
  • Processor socketLGA 3647
  • Dual Xeon Gold 5118 CPUs deliver 12 cores each at 2.3 GHz base with 3.2 GHz turbo
  • 256 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory across 8 DIMM slots supports up to 384 GB
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 for 8 x 4 TB 7.2K SAS drives
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise provides dedicated remote management and automation
  • Redundant 750 W platinum power supplies with hot-swap rails and bezel included

Dell PowerEdge R540 2U Rack Server

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server built for data-intensive workloads. It ships with dual Intel Xeon Gold 5118 processors, each offering 12 cores at 2.30 GHz with a 3.2 GHz turbo frequency. A total of 256 GB DDR4 registered ECC memory is installed across 8 of 16 slots, leaving room for expansion up to 384 GB. Eight 3.5-inch 4 TB SAS drives and a PERC H730P controller provide high-capacity internal storage.

Suited for virtualization.

This configuration suits organisations running virtualization clusters, database hosts or general-purpose application servers that need large SAS capacity and dual-socket compute. The redundant 750 W power supplies and iDRAC 9 Enterprise simplify remote management in a rack environment. Buyers who need GPU acceleration, all-flash arrays or a tower chassis should look at something else.

Storage controller determines RAID flexibility

The PERC H730P 2 GB controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 plus pass-through mode, letting administrators match redundancy and performance to each workload. Its 12 Gb/s SAS interface connects the eight installed 7.2 K drives and any future SAS or SATA additions. This single component dictates the array options available for the 32 TB raw capacity.

How it compares

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

Price $2,324.99
Pricier than about 57% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 256 GB
Higher than about 60% 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 RAM256 GB
Maximum RAM capacity384 GB
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
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 rack depth and rail kit do I need to mount this 2U server?

The server is a 2U rack unit and ships with Ready Rails for standard four-post rack installation; verify your cabinet depth matches the rail specification before mounting.

Can the PERC H730P controller also manage SATA drives if I keep older disks?

Yes, the H730P 2GB 12Gb/s SAS/SATA controller supports both SAS and SATA drives in RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 or pass-through mode.

How do I confirm the iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management is active after first boot?

Connect the dedicated iDRAC network port, browse to its IP address and log in; the Enterprise licence will be shown on the dashboard once the server posts.

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