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Silver 2U rack server with eight front 3.5-inch drive trays, bezel, rails, dual 750W power supplies

DELL

Dell PowerEdge R540 2U rack server 2x Xeon Gold 5118 2.3GHz 12-core 64GB DDR4 HBA330 8x 3.5" trays 2x 750W PSU

SKU CH-NEHS-VCT2J

Dual 12-core Xeon Gold 5118 processors, 64GB DDR4 ECC memory, HBA330 storage controller, eight 3.5-inch drive trays and redundant 750W power supplies in a 2U rack chassis

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM64 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count12-Core Processor
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Dual Xeon Gold 5118 processors provide 12 cores each at 2.3 GHz
  • 64 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory installed with 16 slots for expansion
  • PERC HBA330 controller offers 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA pass-through for flexible storage
  • Eight 3.5" hot-swap drive trays support SATA or SAS drives
  • Redundant 750 W 80+ Platinum power supplies with iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management

Dell PowerEdge R540 2U rack server

This 2U rack server ships with dual Xeon Gold 5118 processors, each running at 2.3 GHz with 12 cores. It includes 64 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across 16 slots. The HBA330 controller provides pass-through SAS/SATA connectivity for eight 3.5-inch drive trays. It is built for virtualization, databases and file serving in a compact rack form.

Installation notes for the R540

The unit arrives fully assembled with rails and bezel, so rack mounting follows standard 2U procedures. Dual 750 W hot-swap power supplies slide in from the rear and lock without tools. Memory and CPU sockets are accessible after removing the top cover, but the board is already populated to the dual-socket limit. Drive trays eject with a thumb latch; ensure each tray clicks fully home or the backplane will not detect the disk.

Pre-order checklist for this server

Verify your rack provides at least 2U of vertical space and sufficient depth for the chassis with cables attached. Confirm the facility can supply two independent power circuits for full redundancy. The integrated network card offers two 1 GbE RJ45 ports; plan switch ports accordingly. No operating system is included, so prepare installation media and licensing before deployment.

How it compares

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Price $849.99
Cheaper than about 79% 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 storageNone
Disk controllerDell Perc HBA330 Controller
Drive interfaceSATA/SAS
Supported RAID levelsNone
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 do I verify the dual Xeon Gold 5118 CPUs are running at 2.3 GHz with 12 cores each after setup?

Check iDRAC 9 Enterprise system inventory or BIOS POST output; both should report 2 processors, 2.3 GHz base clock, 12 cores per CPU, and 3.2 GHz turbo capability.

Which drives and operating system must I purchase separately for this server?

The unit ships with 8 empty 3.5" SAS/SATA trays and no drives installed; you must supply compatible 3.5" SAS or SATA drives and an operating system.

Should I choose the 64 GB DDR4 2666 MHz configuration or expand toward the 1 TB maximum?

Start with the installed 64 GB (4×16 GB) DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC; the 16-slot board supports up to 1 TB, so add modules later if workloads demand more capacity.

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