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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 32GB DDR4 8x 8TB SAS H740P

SKU CH-6J47-WAYTK

A 2U rack server with dual 12-core Xeon Gold 5118 CPUs, 32GB DDR4 ECC memory, a PERC H740P RAID controller, and eight 8TB SAS drives for high-capacity storage

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM32 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count12-Core Processor
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Dual Xeon Gold 5118 CPUs deliver 12 cores each at 2.3 GHz base with 3.2 GHz turbo
  • 32 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory installed across 16 slots expandable to 1 TB
  • PERC H740P 8 GB controller supports RAID 0 1 5 6 10 50 60 with battery backup
  • Eight 8 TB 7.2K SAS drives provide 64 TB raw capacity in hot-swap bays
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise enables full remote management with dual 1 GbE network ports

Built for virtualization and databases

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server fitted with two Xeon Gold 5118 processors running at 2.3 GHz with 12 cores each. It ships with 32 GB of DDR4 memory across 16 slots and eight 8 TB SAS drives spinning at 7.2K RPM. This configuration targets virtualization hosts, database servers and file storage workloads that need high core counts and large local capacity.

Storage controller and remote management

The PERC H740P controller adds 8 GB of cache and supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 plus pass-through mode for the SAS and SATA drives. Dual 1 GbE RJ45 ports handle network connectivity while iDRAC 9 Enterprise provides dedicated remote console, power control and hardware monitoring over a separate management interface. Two hot-swap 750 W power supplies and sliding rails are included for rack installation.

Installation notes and common issues

The server fits a standard 2U rack space and the included rails mount without tools in most square-hole cabinets. Memory must be DDR4 registered ECC modules; mixing speeds or unbuffered DIMMs will prevent boot. Drive carriers are keyed for 3.5 inch SAS trays only. iDRAC licensing is Enterprise grade, so no extra licence key is required for full remote features.

How it compares

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Price $1,608.99
Cheaper than about 57% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 32 GB
Lower than about 80% 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 RAM32 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity1 TB
Memory slot count16
Storage
Installed SSDNo
Installed storage8 × 8 TB 7.2K SAS
Disk controllerDell Perc H740P 8 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

How often do the 7.2K SAS drives need to be checked or replaced?

The eight 8TB SAS drives are rated for continuous operation; monitor SMART data regularly and replace any drive that reports reallocated sectors or shows consistent read errors.

What limits sustained throughput first, the PERC H740P controller or the 12 Gb/s SAS backplane?

The PERC H740P with 8GB cache and the 12 Gb/s SAS backplane both support the full drive bandwidth, so the 7.2K rotational speed of the eight 8TB drives becomes the practical ceiling.

How loud and hot does the R540 get when both 750 W PSUs and dual Xeon Gold 5118 CPUs run all day?

Dual 750 W Platinum supplies and redundant fans keep the 2U chassis within spec; expect noticeable fan noise under full load but temperatures stay controlled by the iDRAC‑managed thermal profile.

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