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Silver rack server with eight drive bays and front bezel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R540 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Silver 4114 2.2GHz 10-Core 32GB DDR4 8x 4TB SAS HBA330

SKU CH-V9S5-TDMXJ

2U rack server with dual 10-core Xeon Silver 4114 CPUs, 32GB DDR4 ECC, eight 4TB SAS drives on HBA330, dual 750W PSUs and iDRAC9 Enterprise

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM32 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count10-Core Processor
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Dual Xeon Silver 4114 CPUs deliver 20 cores at 2.2 GHz for demanding workloads
  • 32 GB DDR4-2666 ECC memory supports virtualization and database tasks with room to grow
  • Eight 4 TB 7.2K SAS drives provide 32 TB raw capacity on HBA330 controller
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote monitoring, automation and firmware updates from anywhere
  • Dual 750 W 80+ Platinum hot-swap power supplies ensure continuous uptime and efficiency

Dell PowerEdge R540 2U server

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server built for data-intensive workloads. Dual Intel Xeon Silver 4114 10-core processors at 2.2 GHz with 3.0 GHz turbo provide 20 total cores. 32 GB of DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory is installed across four slots. Eight 4 TB 7.2K SAS hard drives connect through a PERC HBA330 controller.

Suits virtualization and bulk storage.

This configuration suits virtualization hosts, database servers and file repositories that need high capacity on SAS drives. The HBA330 operates in pass-through mode only, so buyers who require hardware RAID levels should look at a different controller or chassis. iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables full remote management. Dual 750 W platinum power supplies provide redundancy.

HBA330 pass-through only controller

The storage controller is a Dell PERC HBA330 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA adapter running in pass-through mode. It presents each drive directly to the operating system without hardware RAID acceleration. This makes the server ideal for software-defined storage or ZFS pools that manage redundancy in software. Eight 3.5-inch drive bays are populated with 4 TB SAS drives.

How it compares

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

Price $1,045.99
Cheaper than about 72% 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 storage8 × 4 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

How many 3.5-inch drive bays does the R540 chassis provide for the installed 4 TB SAS disks?

The 2U chassis has eight 3.5-inch bays, all filled with 4 TB 7.2K SAS drives.

What is the noise and heat profile when both 750 W power supplies run continuously?

Dual 750 W 80+ Platinum hot-swap power supplies share the load; iDRAC 9 Enterprise monitors thermal sensors and fan speed to keep acoustics and temperatures controlled.

Which memory type and speed must already be in the server for the installed 32 GB to function?

The system uses DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC modules in four of its sixteen slots.

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