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DELL PowerEdge R540 2U rack server 2x Xeon Gold 6130 2.1GHz 16C 64GB DDR4 8x 8TB SAS

SKU CH-Y2MZ-S6DT1

2U rack server with dual 16-core Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs, 64 GB DDR4, eight 8 TB SAS drives and redundant 750 W power supplies

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM64 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
  • 64 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory supports virtualization workloads
  • PERC H330 controller enables RAID 0/1/5/10/50 for data protection
  • Eight 8 TB 7.2K SAS drives deliver high-capacity storage
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise allows remote server management

2U Rack Server with Dual Xeon Gold 6130

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server built for virtualization, database hosting and file serving. It ships with two Intel Xeon Gold 6130 processors, each running at 2.1 GHz with 16 cores. The system includes 64 GB of DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across four slots. Eight 8 TB 7.2K SAS hard drives provide 64 TB of raw storage managed by a PERC H330 controller. Dual 750 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC 9 Enterprise remote management complete the package.

Suits storage-heavy workloads.

This configuration fits organisations that need dense 3.5-inch SAS capacity in a 2U form factor. The eight-bay chassis and H330 RAID controller support RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and 50 for redundancy or throughput. Buyers requiring GPU acceleration, 10 Gigabit Ethernet or faster networking, or more than two processor sockets should evaluate other platforms. The installed 64 GB RAM uses only four of sixteen DIMM slots, leaving room for expansion up to 1 TB.

Eight 8 TB SAS drives deliver 64 TB raw capacity

The single specification that defines this server's fit is the storage subsystem: eight enterprise 8 TB 7.2K SAS drives behind a 12 Gb/s PERC H330 controller. This yields 64 TB of raw capacity in a 2U rack height with hot-swap bays. If your workload demands that exact blend of high-capacity SAS storage, dual-socket Xeon compute and redundant power in a 2U depth, this unit matches the requirement.

How it compares

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Price $1,844.99
Typical for this category: the median of 17,641 items is $1,910.99.
Installed RAM 64 GB
Lower than about 70% 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
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 RAM64 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 limits sustained performance first, the 16-core Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs or the 7.2K SAS drives?

The 7.2K SAS drives set the I/O ceiling for sustained workloads; the dual 2.1 GHz 16-core Xeons provide ample compute headroom.

How loud and hot does the 2U chassis get when both 750 W PSUs run continuously?

Dual 750 W Platinum supplies share load efficiently; enterprise fans scale with temperature, keeping noise and heat within data-centre norms for a 2U rack server.

Which DDR4 modules must I already own to expand the 64 GB beyond the four populated slots?

Registered ECC DDR4-2666 DIMMs are required; 12 slots remain free for up to 1 TB total capacity.

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