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Dell PowerEdge R540 5115/8G/600G SAS 10K/H330/DVD/495W/3.5-12 Server
Dell PowerEdge R540 Server, 2U Chassis, 5115 Processor, 8G*1...
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Dell PowerEdge R540 5115/8G/600G SAS 10K/H330/DVD/495W/3.5-12 Server is a rackmount server that supports Intel Xeon Scalable processors in a dual-socket (2P) configuration. It comes standard with 8GB of ECC DDR4 memory and is built with multiple expansion slots, providing dedicated PCIe 3.0 slots for additional cards. The server features 12 hot-swap drive bays designed exclusively for 3.5‑inch SAS HDDs running at 10K RPM and supports various RAID configurations (RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10) through its H330 RAID controller.
Dell PowerEdge R540 5115/8G/600G SAS 10K/H330/DVD/495W/3.5-12 Server is equipped with a 495W power supply, active cooling, and integrated remote management via iDRAC. It provides dual 1GbE network interfaces and supports a range of operating systems including Windows Server, VMware ESXi, and Linux distributions. This server is ideally suited for data center deployments, virtualization environments, file serving, and application serving.
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Scenario: A 50-user marketing agency consolidates its file, CRM, and email servers onto a single Dell PowerEdge R540 5115/8G/600G SAS 10K/H330/DVD/495W/3.5-12 server with VMware ESXi. Benefit: Reduces data center footprint by 60%, cuts hardware costs by 40%, and improves system uptime through iDRAC9 remote management and hot-swap components.
Scenario: A regional bank deploys the Dell PowerEdge R540 5115/8G/600G SAS 10K/H330/DVD/495W/3.5-12 server in RAID 10 to host its core banking applications under PCI DSS requirements. Benefit: Delivers sub-millisecond I/O performance for real-time transaction processing, ensures 24/7 availability with redundant power supplies, and simplifies compliance with built-in hardware encryption and integrated RAID management.
Scenario: An architectural firm implements a VDI cluster using multiple Dell PowerEdge R540 5115/8G/600G SAS 10K/H330/DVD/495W/3.5-12 servers to deliver CAD-optimized Windows 10 virtual desktops. Benefit: Provides consistent 8-core CPU performance per VM, leverages 10K SAS storage for rapid project load times, and centralizes backups via iDRAC snapshots, reducing endpoint hardware costs and securing design data.
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| Dell PowerEdge R540 5115/8G/600G SAS 10K/H330/DVD/495W/3.5-12 Server |  Dell PowerEdge R540 4114/8G/600G SAS 10K/2*1GE/H330/DVD/495W/3.5-8 Server |  Dell PowerEdge R540 3104/8G/600G SAS 10K/2*1GE/H330/DVD/495W/3.5-8 Server |  Dell PowerEdge R540 5118/8G/600G SAS 10K/2*1GE/H330/DVD/495W/3.5-8 Server |  Dell PowerEdge R540 5118/8G/600G SAS 10K/H330/DVD/495W/3.5-12 Server | |
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| CPU Socket | N/A | N/A | N/A | LGA 4189 | N/A |
| Cooling | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active |
| Depth | 28 inches | 27.65 | 28.7 inches | 27 inches | 28 in |
| Drive Bay Size | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| GPU Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 1.7 | 3.45 inches | 3.5 inches | 1.7 in |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Max Cores per CPU | 8 | N/A | 16 | 16 | 12 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 512 GB | N/A | 512 GB | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Max Threads per CPU | 16 | N/A | 32 | 32 | 24 |
| Network Interface | 1GbE | 1GbE | 1GbE | 1GbE | 1GbE |
| Operating System | Windows Server | Windows Server | Windows Server / VMware ESXi / RHEL | Windows Server | Windows Server |
| PCIe Slots | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Power Supply | Single | Single | Single | Single | Single |
| Power Supply Wattage | 495W | 495W | 495W | 500W | 495W |
| Processor Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Processor Generation | Xeon 3rd Gen | N/A | Xeon 3rd Gen | Xeon 3rd Gen | N/A |
| Processor Series | Intel Xeon Scalable | Intel Xeon E | Intel Xeon Scalable | Intel Xeon Scalable | Intel Xeon Scalable |
| Product Name | Dell PowerEdge R540 5115/8G/600G SAS 10K/H330/DVD/495W/3.5-12 Server | Dell PowerEdge R540 4114/8G/600G SAS 10K/2*1GE/H330/DVD/495W/3.5-8 Server | Dell PowerEdge R540 3104/8G/600G SAS 10K/2*1GE/H330/DVD/495W/3.5-8 Server | Dell PowerEdge R540 5118/8G/600G SAS 10K/2*1GE/H330/DVD/495W/3.5-8 Server | Dell PowerEdge R540 5118/8G/600G SAS 10K/H330/DVD/495W/3.5-12 Server |
| Product Type | Server | Server | Server | Server | Server |
| RAID Support | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 10 |
| RAM Slots | 16 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 8 |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Rack Units | 2U | 1U | 2U | 2U | 1U |
| Rail Kit Included | Yes | N/A | N/A | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Management | iDRAC | iDRAC | iDRAC | iDRAC | iDRAC |
| Scalability | 2P | 1P | 2P | 2P | 1P |
| Storage Bays | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 |
| Storage Type | SAS HDD | SAS HDD | SAS HDD | SAS HDD | SAS HDD |
| Use Case | Virtualization / File Server / Application Server | Virtualization / File Server / Application Server | Virtualization / File Server / Application Server | Virtualization / File Server / Application Server | Virtualization / File Server / Application Server |
| Virtualization Ready | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 50 lbs | 36.4 | 45 lbs | 38 lbs | 34 lbs |
| Width | 19 inches | 17.08 | 17.32 inches | 19 inches | 17.3 in |
Stable 2U platform for mixed workloads. Plenty of bays and straightforward RAID configuration.
Runs smoothly in production with consistent performance.
Easy to deploy and maintain. Good Dell tooling.
Reliable server for departmental applications.
Meets expectations for uptime and usability.
The Dell PowerEdge R540 features a 2U chassis, Intel Xeon 5115 processor, 8 GB DDR4 ECC memory, 600 GB 10K RPM SAS drive, PERC H330 RAID, DVD-ROM, single 495 W PSU, and 12×3.5" hot-swap bays.
This R540 is equipped with an Intel Xeon Silver 5115 processor, delivering multi-core performance optimized for virtualization, database workloads, and general purpose applications.
It ships with 8 GB DDR4 ECC UDIMM (single module) and supports up to 512 GB across eight DIMM slots, offering flexible scaling for memory-intensive tasks.
The server includes one 600 GB 10K RPM SAS 3.5" hot-swap drive. The chassis supports up to twelve 3.5" SAS or SATA drives for capacity expansion.
It features a Dell PERC H330 RAID controller supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10. HDD and SSD options can be configured for data protection and performance optimization.
The R540 3.5" chassis offers twelve hot-swap bays, accommodating up to twelve 3.5" SAS or SATA drives for high-capacity storage configurations.
Yes. All twelve 3.5" drive bays are hot-swappable, enabling drive replacement or expansion without shutting down the server.
The R540 provides up to eight PCIe Gen3 slots (combination of x16 and x8), supporting additional networking, storage, or GPU cards for workload acceleration.
It includes an onboard LOM with four 1 GbE ports. Optional network daughter cards add 10 GbE, 25 GbE, or Fibre Channel connectivity for demanding environments.
The R540 is certified for Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi, Canonical Ubuntu and other major Linux distributions.
It features Dell iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller, providing agent-free deployment, monitoring, firmware updates, and out-of-band management for enhanced server control.
This model comes with a single 495 W 80 Plus Bronze power supply. Redundant PSU options (550 W, 750 W, 1100 W) are available for increased fault tolerance.
Typical power consumption is approximately 250 W under moderate load. Maximum draw reaches the PSU rating of 495 W under full CPU, memory, and storage utilization.
At 23 °C in a data center environment, the R540 operates at under 60 dBA, making it suitable for most server rooms without excessive ambient noise.
The R540 measures 17.05" W x 27.31" D x 3.41" H (2U) and weighs approximately 35 lbs (15.9 kg) fully configured with drives and power supply.
Yes. With Intel Xeon 5115 processor, up to 512 GB RAM, PERC H330 RAID, and iDRAC9, the R540 is certified for VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and other hypervisors.