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Silver 2U rack server with front drive trays and bezel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R540 2U rack server 2x Xeon Silver 4114 2.2GHz 10-core 32GB DDR4 H330 8x 3.5" trays

SKU CH-8TN5-WJM27

A 2U rack server with dual 10-core Xeon Silver 4114 CPUs at 2.2 GHz, 32 GB DDR4, PERC H330 RAID controller, eight 3.5-inch drive trays, dual 1 GbE ports, iDRAC9 Enterprise.

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM32 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count10-Core Processor
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Dual Xeon Silver 4114 10-core 2.2 GHz CPUs deliver 20 threads for heavy workloads
  • 32 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory supports error-correcting reliability
  • PERC H330 12 Gb/s controller enables RAID 0/1/5/10/50 and pass-through
  • Eight 3.5-inch SAS/SATA trays provide high-capacity storage scalability
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise and dual 750 W Platinum PSUs ensure remote management and redundant power

Versatile 2U rack 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. It includes 32 GB of DDR4 ECC memory across 16 slots and ships with iDRAC 9 Enterprise for remote management.

Storage controller and bay count

The PERC H330 controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and 50 across eight 3.5-inch SAS or SATA drive trays. No drives are installed, so you choose capacity and drive type to match the workload. The controller handles 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA links for consistent throughput.

Redundant power and cooling

Two hot-swap 750 W 80+ Platinum power supplies share the load and keep the system running if one unit fails. The 2U chassis uses intelligent cooling to maintain stable temperatures during sustained workloads without throttling processor performance.

How it compares

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

Price $683.99
Cheaper than about 88% 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
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 RAM32 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity1 TB
Memory slot count16
Storage
Installed SSDNo
Installed storageNone
Disk controllerDell Perc H330 Controller
Drive interfaceSATA/SAS
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

How does the dual 10-core 2.2 GHz Xeon Silver 4114 configuration perform in a real machine?

The two processors provide 20 cores at a 2.2 GHz base frequency with 3.0 GHz turbo, suited for virtualization and database workloads.

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

It supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, 50 and pass-through for the eight 3.5-inch drive bays.

What physical space and mounting hardware does the 2U chassis need?

The server occupies 2U of rack height and ships with sliding rails and a front bezel for standard rack installation.

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