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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R540 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Gold 6130 2.1GHz 16C 256GB DDR4 8x 4TB SAS H330 iDRAC9 2x 750W

SKU CH-572N-M6HRY

Dual 16-core Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs, 256 GB DDR4, eight 4 TB SAS drives and iDRAC9 Enterprise in a 2U rack server

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count16-Core Processor
  • Operating systemNo
  • Processor socketLGA 3647
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs deliver 32 cores at 2.1 GHz with 3.7 GHz turbo
  • 256 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory supports heavy virtualization workloads
  • PERC H330 controller manages 8 × 4 TB 7.2 K SAS drives for 32 TB raw capacity
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables full remote management and automation
  • Redundant 750 W platinum power supplies with hot-swap rails ensure uptime

Dell PowerEdge R540 2U rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server built for data-intensive workloads. Dual Intel Xeon Gold 6130 processors provide 32 total cores at 2.1 GHz with 3.7 GHz turbo. 256 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory and eight 4 TB SAS drives deliver capacity and reliability. Redundant 750 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC9 Enterprise simplify deployment.

Suits virtualisation, database

This server suits teams running virtualised environments, databases or file and application services that need high core counts and large SAS storage. Buyers who need more than two processors, more than 384 GB of memory, or storage interfaces other than SAS and SATA should evaluate alternative platforms. The 2U form factor fits standard racks with included rails and bezel.

Dual Xeon Gold 6130 16-core CPUs decide fit

The two 16-core Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs set the performance ceiling for compute-heavy tasks. With 32 cores total and a 384 GB memory ceiling across 16 slots, the platform scales within a two-socket limit. If the workload demands more sockets or a different processor family, this chassis cannot accommodate it.

How it compares

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

Price $2,314.99
Pricier than about 57% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 256 GB
Higher than about 60% 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.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product linePowerEdge R740
Model nameR540
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Xeon
Processor core count16-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 3647
Processor speed2.1 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM256 GB
Maximum RAM capacity384 GB
Memory slot count16
Storage
Installed SSDNo
Installed storage8 × 4 TB 7.2K SAS
Disk controllerDell Perc H330 Controller
Drive interfaceSAS
Supported RAID levelsRAID 0/1/5/10/50
Optical drive0
Connectivity
Network controllerIntegrated Dell 2 × 1GbE Dual Port Ethernet Adapter
Ports & slots
Network ports2 x Ports
Expansion card slots0
Management interface0
Power
Hot-swap redundant PSUYes
Size & build
Rack height2U
Software
Operating systemNo

Questions about this item

How does the 2.1 GHz base clock with 3.7 GHz turbo across 16 cores per processor translate in real workloads?

Two Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs give 32 total cores at 2.1 GHz base, boosting to 3.7 GHz under load, so heavily threaded tasks such as virtualization or databases can scale across all cores while single-thread bursts hit the higher frequency.

What does the PERC H330 12 Gb/s SAS controller cap in practice?

The H330 connects the eight 3.5-inch 7.2K SAS drives at up to 12 Gb/s per lane, but sustained throughput is limited by the mechanical 7.2K RPM disks rather than the controller interface.

What physical space and mounting hardware does this 2U server need?

The chassis occupies 2U of rack height, includes Ready Rails sliding rails for tool-less installation, and comes with the front bezel; it fits standard-depth cabinets with the dual 750 W hot-swap power supplies at the rear.

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