DELL PowerEdge R540 2U rack server 2x Xeon Silver 4114 2.2GHz 10-core 256GB DDR4 8x 4TB SAS HBA330 2x 750W

Dell PowerEdge R540 2U server

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server built for data-intensive workloads. It ships with dual Intel Xeon Silver 4114 processors, each running at 2.2 GHz with 10 cores and a 3.0 GHz turbo frequency. The system includes 256 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across 16 slots and eight 4 TB SAS hard drives managed by a PERC HBA330 controller.

Suited for virtualization and bulk storage

This configuration fits organizations that need high storage density and redundant power in a compact 2U form factor. The 3.5-inch drive bays and SAS interface support large-capacity spinning media for databases, file serving or backup targets. Buyers who require all-flash performance, GPU-dense compute or single-thread frequency beyond 3.0 GHz should evaluate alternative platforms.

Eight 4 TB 7.2K SAS drives decide capacity

The installed storage consists of eight enterprise-class 4 TB 7.2K SAS drives delivering 32 TB raw capacity. The HBA330 controller provides 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA connectivity without hardware RAID. This drive count and interface determine whether the server meets your capacity and throughput requirements.