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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R540 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Gold 6130 2.1GHz 16-Core 128GB DDR4 8x 4TB SAS HBA330

SKU CH-4HX2-Q3H1E

2U rack server with dual Xeon Gold 6130 16-core processors, 128GB DDR4, HBA330 controller and eight 4TB SAS drives

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM128 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count16-Core Processor
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs deliver 16 cores each at 2.1 GHz base with 3.7 GHz turbo
  • 128 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across 8 modules for reliable multi-tasking
  • PERC HBA330 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA controller provides pass-through connectivity to 8 drive bays
  • Eight 4 TB 7.2 K SAS 3.5" drives supply high-capacity enterprise storage
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables remote monitoring and management with dual 750 W 80+ Platinum PSUs for redundancy

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 6130 processors, 128GB DDR4 ECC memory and eight 4TB SAS hard drives. The platform supports virtualization, database hosting and file serving in a compact form factor.

Suited for storage-heavy workloads.

This configuration suits teams that need high internal capacity with hardware RAID pass-through via the HBA330 controller. It is not for buyers who need GPU acceleration, more than two processor sockets, or 2.5-inch drive bays. The 2U height fits standard racks where density is secondary to capacity.

Eight 3.5-inch 4TB SAS drives on HBA330

The server includes eight factory-installed 3.5-inch 7.2K SAS drives connected to a Dell PERC HBA330 12Gb/s controller operating in pass-through mode. This single storage specification determines whether the raw capacity and interface match the target deployment.

How it compares

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Price $1,694.99
Cheaper than about 55% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 128 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 15,103 items is 128 GB.
Processor core count 16-Core Processor
Typical for this category: the median of 7,955 items is 16.

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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 RAM128 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity1 TB
Memory slot count16
Storage
Installed SSDNo
Installed storage8 × 4 TB 7.2K SAS
Disk controllerDell Perc HBA330 Controller
Drive interfaceSAS
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

What is the maximum memory capacity the R540 can support?

The server supports up to 1TB of DDR4 memory across 16 slots, with 128GB installed as 8x 16GB 2666MHz registered ECC modules.

How loud and hot does the R540 run with dual 750W platinum power supplies under continuous load?

Dual 750W 80+ Platinum supplies and redundant hot-swap design provide efficient power delivery and cooling for sustained 2U rack operation.

Which operating system must I supply because the server ships without one?

The unit includes iDRAC9 Enterprise for remote management but arrives with no OS installed, so you provide the hypervisor or OS of your choice.

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