We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Dell PowerEdge R540 2U rack server silver front bezel eight drive bays

DELL

Dell PowerEdge R540 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Gold 6130 2.1GHz 16 Core 32GB DDR4 8x 8TB SAS

SKU CH-3JTQ-YEWZB

Dual Xeon Gold 6130 2U rack server with 32GB DDR4 and 8x 8TB SAS drives

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM32 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count16-Core Processor
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs provide 16 cores each at 2.1 GHz with 3.7 GHz turbo
  • 32 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory installed across 16 available slots
  • 8 x 8 TB 7.2K SAS drives deliver 64 TB raw capacity via PERC H330 RAID controller
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables full remote management and automation
  • Redundant 750 W 80+ Platinum hot-swap power supplies ensure continuous operation

Dell PowerEdge R540 2U Server

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server built for virtualization, database hosting, and file serving. Dual Intel Xeon Gold 6130 processors provide 32 cores at 2.1 GHz with 3.7 GHz turbo. It ships with 32 GB DDR4 ECC memory, a PERC H330 RAID controller, and eight 8 TB 7.2K SAS drives.

Suits storage-focused deployments

This configuration fits teams needing high-capacity 3.5-inch SAS storage in a compact 2U form factor with redundant 750 W power supplies and iDRAC9 Enterprise management. Buyers who require faster flash tiers, higher network throughput, or GPU compute capacity should evaluate other platforms.

Eight 8 TB SAS drives installed

The chassis holds eight 3.5-inch drives connected to a 12 Gb/s PERC H330 controller supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, and 50. This raw capacity and controller choice define whether the system meets your storage performance and redundancy targets.

How it compares

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

Price $1,532.99
Cheaper than about 58% 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 16-Core Processor
Typical for this category: the median of 7,955 items is 16.

New to this? Buying server hardware with crypto — what to check, what it costs to pay, and what is never asked for.

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product linePowerEdge
Model nameR540
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Xeon
Processor core count16-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 3647
Processor speed2.1 GHz
Processor detailsGold 6130
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 H330 Controller
Drive interfaceSAS
Supported RAID levelsRAID 0/1/5/10/50
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

What rack space and power connections do I need to install this 2U server with dual 750 W supplies?

The chassis occupies 2U of rack height and includes rails; each of the two hot-swap 750 W PSUs requires its own C14 inlet on a PDU or UPS.

Can I keep my existing 6 Gb/s SAS drives and add them to the PERC H330 alongside the installed 12 Gb/s 8 TB disks?

Yes — the H330 controller supports both 12 Gb/s and 6 Gb/s SAS or SATA drives, so older disks can be mixed in the same backplane.

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

Connect the dedicated iDRAC network port, browse to its IP address, and the login screen should show the Enterprise licence with full virtual console and telemetry features enabled.

More in Rack & Tower Servers

Similar items