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Silver 2U rack server with front bezel, eight 3.5-inch drive bays and redundant power supplies

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R540 rack server 2x Xeon 5118 2.3GHz 12-core 64GB DDR4 8x 4TB SAS H740P iDRAC9 2x 750W

SKU CH-YVWV-H4497

2U rack server with dual 12-core Xeon 5118 2.3 GHz CPUs, 64 GB DDR4, eight 4 TB 7.2K SAS drives and H740P RAID controller

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM64 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count12-Core Processor
  • Operating systemNo
  • Processor socketLGA 3647
  • Dual Xeon Gold 5118 12-core CPUs deliver 2.3 GHz base and 3.2 GHz turbo performance
  • 64 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory scales to 384 GB across 16 slots
  • PERC H740P 8 GB controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 with battery backup
  • Eight 4 TB 7.2K SAS 3.5″ drives in hot-swap bays provide high-capacity storage
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise enables full remote management with redundant 750 W platinum power supplies

Dell PowerEdge R540 dual-socket rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U rack server equipped with two Intel Xeon Gold 5118 processors, each running at 2.3 GHz with 12 cores. It targets organisations that need a balanced platform for virtualization, database hosting, and file or application services. The chassis supports up to two processors and includes redundant hot-swap power supplies for continuous operation.

64 GB DDR4 memory with 384 GB maximum

The system ships with 64 GB of DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across four modules, leaving headroom to reach the 384 GB maximum across 16 slots. Storage is provided by eight 4 TB 7.2K SAS drives managed by a PERC H740P controller with 8 GB cache, supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 and pass-through modes. Buyers who need more storage than eight 3.5-inch bays provide should consider external expansion.

Dual 750 W platinum power supplies

Redundant 750 W platinum-efficiency power supplies deliver efficient power conversion while maintaining uptime during a module failure. The integrated iDRAC 9 Enterprise controller enables remote monitoring, automation, and administration without requiring physical access. Dual-port Gigabit Ethernet provides baseline network connectivity for management and workload traffic.

How it compares

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

Price $1,601.99
Cheaper than about 57% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 64 GB
Lower than about 70% of the 15,103 comparable items (median 128 GB).
Processor core count 12-Core Processor
Lower than about 60% 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 count12-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 3647
Processor speed2.3 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM64 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

Will the dual Xeon Gold 5118 2.3GHz 12-core CPUs work with my existing DDR4 2666MHz registered ECC memory modules?

Yes, the server uses DDR4 2666MHz registered ECC memory across 16 slots, so your existing modules of the same type and speed will be compatible.

How can I verify the PERC H740P controller and all eight 4TB 7.2K SAS drives are healthy after installation?

Use the iDRAC9 Enterprise interface to check controller firmware, drive SMART status, and RAID virtual disk state; the front LCD panel also shows system health at a glance.

Does the shipment include the sliding rails and front bezel, or must I order them separately?

The Ready Rails sliding rail kit and the front bezel are both included in the box; no separate purchase is required for rack mounting.

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