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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R540 2U rack server 2x Xeon Gold 6130 2.1GHz 16-core 128GB DDR4

SKU CH-52E2-82NWX

A 2U rack server with dual 16-core Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs at 2.1 GHz, 128 GB DDR4, eight 3.5-inch drive trays, HBA330 controller, iDRAC9 Enterprise and redundant 750 W power supplies

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM128 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count16-Core Processor
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Dual 16-core Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs at 2.1 GHz with 3.7 GHz turbo for demanding workloads
  • 128 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across 8 slots for reliable multitasking
  • 8 hot-swap 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drive trays with HBA330 pass-through controller for storage flexibility
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise remote management for automated monitoring and administration
  • Dual 750 W 80+ Platinum redundant hot-swap power supplies for energy-efficient uptime

Purpose-built 2U rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a dual-socket 2U rack server equipped with two Intel Xeon Gold 6130 processors running at 2.1 GHz with 16 cores each. It ships with 128 GB of DDR4 memory across eight modules and includes a PERC HBA330 storage controller for SAS and SATA drives. The chassis provides eight 3.5-inch drive bays, dual 1 GbE ports, iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management, and redundant 750 W power supplies.

Suited for virtualization and databases

This configuration fits workloads such as virtualization, database hosting, and file or application serving where twin 16-core CPUs and 128 GB of ECC memory provide strong multi-threaded throughput. Buyers who need onboard RAID acceleration, built-in drives, or 10 GbE networking should consider other models. The HBA330 operates in pass-through mode only, so arrays must be managed by the operating system or a separate RAID controller.

Pass-through HBA330 storage controller

The single specification that decides fit is the Dell PERC HBA330 controller running in pass-through mode. It presents SAS and SATA drives directly to the OS without hardware RAID levels. If your deployment requires controller-based RAID 5, 6, or 10, this server will not meet that need without adding a different PERC card.

How it compares

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

Price $1,166.99
Cheaper than about 69% 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 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 install the 16-core Xeon Gold 6130 processors into the LGA 3647 sockets?

Align the processor notches with the socket keys, lower it gently without forcing, close the retention lever fully, then attach the heatsink using the captive screws in a diagonal pattern for even pressure.

What maintenance will the 128GB DDR4 2666MHz Registered ECC memory need later?

The modules are sealed and require no routine service; if a DIMM fails, replace it with an identical DDR4 2666MHz Registered ECC module in the same slot to maintain channel balance.

What limit appears first when the dual 750W Platinum power supplies run the server continuously at full load?

The power budget of the two 750W units caps total draw, so sustained full-load operation on both CPUs and all populated DIMM slots will hit that electrical ceiling before thermal limits.

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