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DELL

DELL PowerEdge R540 2U rack server 2x Xeon Silver 4114 2.2GHz 10-core 256GB DDR4 8x 8TB SAS HBA330

SKU CH-K49K-0PW42

A 2U rack server with dual 10-core Xeon Silver 4114 processors at 2.2 GHz, 256 GB DDR4 memory, and eight 8 TB SAS drives on an HBA330 controller

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count10-Core Processor
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Dual 10-core Xeon Silver 4114 CPUs deliver 20 threads at 2.2 GHz with 3.0 GHz turbo
  • 256 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory across 16 slots supports heavy virtualization workloads
  • HBA330 controller provides 12 Gb/s SAS pass-through for eight 8 TB 7.2K drives
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables full remote management and automation from anywhere
  • Two 750 W 80+ Platinum hot-swap PSUs ensure redundant power for continuous uptime

Dual-socket Xeon Silver 4114 server

The DELL PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server equipped with two Intel Xeon Silver 4114 processors running at 2.20 GHz with 10 cores each. It ships with 256 GB of DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across eight 32 GB modules. The system is built for virtualization, database hosting and file serving in business-critical environments. Maximum processor count is two and maximum memory capacity is 1 TB across 16 slots.

Redundant 750 W power and 8-bay SAS storage

Dual hot-swap 750 W 80+ Platinum power supplies provide redundancy for continuous operation. The chassis holds eight 3.5-inch drive bays populated with 8 TB 7.2K SAS hard drives connected to a Dell PERC HBA330 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA controller operating in pass-through mode. An integrated dual-port network daughter card supplies two 1 Gigabit RJ45 ports for network connectivity. iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables remote monitoring, automation and administration.

Rails bezel and iDRAC Enterprise included

Sliding rails and a front bezel are supplied for straightforward rack mounting. The iDRAC 9 Enterprise licence unlocks full remote management capabilities including virtual console, power control and hardware inventory. No operating system is installed, allowing deployment of the preferred hypervisor or OS. The configuration targets organisations needing dense SAS storage and out-of-band management in a 2U form factor.

How it compares

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Price $2,802.99
Pricier than about 63% 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 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
Model nameR540
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Xeon
Processor core count10-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 3647
Processor speed2.2 GHz
Processor detailsSilver 4114
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM256 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity1 TB
Memory slot count16
Storage
Installed SSDNo
Installed storage8 × 8 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 throughput does the HBA330 controller cap at for the SAS drives?

The Dell PERC HBA330 controller runs at 12 Gb/s SAS pass-through, so the eight 8 TB 7.2K drives are limited to that link speed.

What rack depth and mounting hardware does the 2U chassis require?

The server ships with ready-to-install rails and a front bezel; it fits a standard 2U rack opening and needs two adjacent 1U spaces.

How do I install the server and enable remote management, and what step is often missed?

Mount the unit with the supplied rails, connect power to both 750 W PSUs, attach network cables to the dual 1 GbE ports, then configure iDRAC9 Enterprise for remote access — skipping the iDRAC network setup is the common oversight.

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