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

DELL

Dell PowerEdge R540 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Silver 4114 2.2GHz 10 Core 32GB DDR4 8x 4TB SAS H740P 2x 750W PSU

SKU CH-YC2G-D677H

A 2U rack server with dual Xeon Silver 4114 processors, 32GB DDR4, eight 4TB SAS drives and a H740P controller

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM32 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count10-Core Processor
  • Operating systemNo
  • Processor socketLGA 3647
  • Dual 10-core Xeon Silver 4114 CPUs at 2.2 GHz base and 3.0 GHz turbo for demanding workloads
  • 32 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across 16 slots, expandable to 384 GB
  • PERC H740P 8 GB controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 with 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA
  • Eight 4 TB 7.2K SAS 3.5" drives in hot-swap bays for high-capacity storage
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management plus redundant 750 W platinum power supplies for uptime

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 Silver 4114 processors provide 20 total cores at 2.2 GHz with 3.0 GHz turbo. 32 GB of DDR4 ECC memory and a PERC H740P controller with 8 GB cache manage eight 4 TB 7.2K SAS drives. Redundant 750 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC9 Enterprise complete the platform.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

This server suits IT teams that need high SAS capacity in a compact 2U form factor with hardware RAID flexibility. The eight 3.5-inch bays deliver 32 TB raw storage for bulk data workloads. Buyers who need more than two processor sockets or more than 384 GB of memory should evaluate other platforms. Organizations requiring flash-optimized bays or a different drive interface will need a different chassis.

Specification that decides fit

The installed PERC H740P controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 plus pass-through mode. Eight 4 TB SAS drives are populated in the 3.5-inch bays, providing 32 TB raw capacity. The chassis holds a maximum of two processors and 16 DIMM slots for up to 384 GB of DDR4. This combination of controller, drive count and expansion limits determines whether the R540 matches the workload.

How it compares

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

Price $1,248.99
Cheaper than about 66% 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 10-Core Processor
Lower than about 85% of the 7,955 comparable items (median 16).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product linePowerEdge R740
Model nameR540
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Xeon
Processor core count10-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 3647
Processor speed2.2 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM32 GB
Maximum RAM capacity384 GB
Memory slot count16
Storage
Installed SSDNo
Installed storage8 × 4 TB 7.2K SAS
Disk controllerDell Perc H740P 8 GB Controller
Drive interfaceSAS
Supported RAID levelsRAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
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 do I confirm the dual Xeon Silver 4114 CPUs are running at their 3.0 GHz turbo speed after installation?

Use the iDRAC 9 Enterprise interface to view real-time CPU frequency readings and verify both 10-core processors reach 3.0 GHz under load.

Which drives and rails ship with the R540 and what must I purchase separately?

The server includes eight 4 TB 7.2K SAS 3.5" drives, a PERC H740P controller with 8 GB cache, ready rails and a front bezel; no additional drives or mounting hardware are required.

Should I choose the 32 GB DDR4 configuration or expand toward the 384 GB maximum for virtualization workloads?

Start with the installed 32 GB (4×8 GB DDR4 2666 MHz) and add modules to the 12 remaining slots if your VM density demands more memory.

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