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Dell PowerEdge R540 5118/8G/600G SAS 10K/H330/DVD/495W/3.5-12 Server
Dell PowerEdge R540 Server, 2U Chassis, 5118 Processor, 8G*1...
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Dell PowerEdge R540 5118/8G/600G SAS 10K/H330/DVD/495W/3.5-12 Server delivers a 1U rackmount solution powered by an Intel Xeon Gold 5118 processor from the Intel Xeon Scalable family, configured in a single processor (1P) system. It supports ECC DDR4 memory across 8 DIMM slots with a maximum capacity of up to 512 GB, and provides 2 PCIe expansion slots running at PCIe 3.0 for flexible I/O enhancements.
Dell PowerEdge R540 5118/8G/600G SAS 10K/H330/DVD/495W/3.5-12 Server features 12 hot-swappable 3.5-inch drive bays managed by a Dell H330 RAID controller supporting RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 configurations. The server also offers dual 1GbE network interfaces, a single 495W power supply complemented by active cooling, and integrated iDRAC for comprehensive remote management. This robust platform is ideal for data center deployments, virtualization environments, file serving, and application hosting while supporting major operating systems such as Windows Server, VMware ESXi, and Ubuntu.
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A mid-sized IT services firm deploys the Dell PowerEdge R540 Server (5118/8G/600G SAS 10K/H330/DVD/495W) to consolidate 10+ VMware ESXi development and test VMs into a single 2U chassis. The integrated H330 RAID controller and 600GB SAS 10K drives deliver high availability and predictable I/O performance. Outcome: 40% reduction in hardware footprint, 25% faster VM provisioning, and streamlined operations for rapid service delivery.
A regional healthcare provider leverages the Dell PowerEdge R540 (Intel 5118, 8GB RAM, 600GB SAS 10K) as a dedicated SQL Server 2019 host. The H330 controller with RAID 10 ensures sub-millisecond latency and 99.9% uptime, while the 2U form factor optimizes rack density. Outcome: 35% faster query response, full HIPAA compliance for patient records, and seamless scalability during peak demand.
An e-commerce retailer implements the Dell PowerEdge R540 Server (5118/8G/600G SAS 10K/H330/DVD/495W) as a centralized Veeam backup appliance. The DVD drive supports off-site archival, and the 495W power supply optimizes energy efficiency under load. Outcome: 4-hour recovery time objective (RTO) for critical workloads, 2:1 deduplication ratio, and robust disaster recovery capabilities.
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| Dell PowerEdge R540 5118/8G/600G SAS 10K/H330/DVD/495W/3.5-12 Server |  Dell PowerEdge R540 5115/8G/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 4114/8G/600G SAS 10K/H330/DVD/495W/3.5-12 Server | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU Socket | N/A | LGA 4189 | N/A | LGA 4189 | N/A |
| Cooling | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active |
| Depth | 28 in | 27 inches | 28.7 inches | 27 inches | 27.01 inches |
| 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 | 1.7 in | 3.5 inches | 3.45 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.44 inches |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Max Cores per CPU | 12 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 8 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB | 512 GB | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Max Threads per CPU | 24 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 16 |
| Network Interface | 1GbE | 1GbE | 1GbE | 1GbE | 1GbE |
| Operating System | Windows Server | No OS | Windows Server / VMware ESXi / RHEL | Windows Server | No OS |
| PCIe Slots | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| 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 | 500W | 495W | 500W | 495W |
| Processor Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Processor Generation | N/A | Xeon 3rd Gen | Xeon 3rd Gen | Xeon 3rd Gen | N/A |
| Processor Series | Intel Xeon Scalable | Intel Xeon Scalable | Intel Xeon Scalable | Intel Xeon Scalable | Intel Xeon Scalable |
| Product Name | Dell PowerEdge R540 5118/8G/600G SAS 10K/H330/DVD/495W/3.5-12 Server | Dell PowerEdge R540 5115/8G/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 4114/8G/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 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 12 |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Rack Units | 1U | 2U | 2U | 2U | 2U |
| Rail Kit Included | Yes | Yes | N/A | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Management | iDRAC | iDRAC | iDRAC | iDRAC | iDRAC |
| Scalability | 1P | 1P / 2P | 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 |
| Virtualization Ready | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 34 lbs | 40 lbs | 45 lbs | 38 lbs | 45 lbs |
| Width | 17.3 in | 19 inches | 17.32 inches | 19 inches | 17.32 inches |
Great 2U server with plenty of drive bays for growth. Stable performance and easy management with iDRAC.
Good compute and storage balance for our business systems.
Reliable platform for virtualization and shared services.
Expansion options are excellent and uptime has been solid.
Very satisfied with overall reliability.
The Dell PowerEdge R540 features a 2U chassis, Intel Xeon Silver 5118 CPU, 8 GB DDR4 RAM, 600 GB 10K SAS HDD, PERC H330 RAID controller, DVD-ROM drive, and a 495 W power supply supporting up to twelve 3.5" drives.
It uses an Intel Xeon Silver 5118 processor (8 cores, 16 threads, 2.3 GHz base, 3.2 GHz turbo), delivering balanced multi-thread performance ideal for virtualization and general-purpose workloads.
The server includes one 8 GB DDR4 DIMM and supports up to 12 UDIMM slots (max 384 GB), enabling flexible memory scaling for demanding applications.
This configuration ships with one 600 GB 10K RPM SAS 3.5" HDD; the chassis accommodates up to twelve 3.5" SAS/SATA drives for capacity or performance tiers.
The integrated Dell PERC H330 RAID controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, 50, and 60, providing hardware-accelerated data protection and improved I/O performance.
The R540 features up to six PCIe Gen3 slots (three full-height, three half-height), allowing installation of additional NICs, HBAs, GPUs, or SSD adapters.
It includes two integrated 1 GbE RJ45 ports and one dedicated iDRAC 9 management port; optional 10 GbE or 25 GbE adapters can be added via PCIe slots.
This configuration includes a single 495 W fixed power supply; you can upgrade to dual hot-swap redundant PSUs for 24/7 power resilience.
iDRAC 9 provides out-of-band management with features like remote console, virtual media, one-click firmware updates, hardware alerts, and power control for streamlined administration.
Yes. With up to two Intel Xeon processors, 3 TB RAM support, and robust I/O options, the R540 excels in VMware, Hyper-V, and containerized workloads.
The R540 supports up to two single-width, full-height GPUs or one double-width GPU (depending on PSU capacity), enabling deep learning inference and VDI deployments.
The R540 is certified for Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi, and Ubuntu LTS, ensuring broad software compatibility.
It offers hot-swappable drives, optional redundant PSUs and fans, ECC memory, PERC RAID, and predictive failure alerts via iDRAC to minimize downtime.
Standard Dell ProSupport includes 3-year next-business-day onsite service; upgrades to ProSupport Plus, extended warranties, and accidental damage protection are available.
Yes. The R540’s 2U form factor fits industry-standard 19" racks and includes sliding rails for quick installation and maintenance.
The R540 is ENERGY STAR certified and features efficient 495 W or optional Platinum- and Titanium-certified PSUs, adaptive cooling and low-power DDR4 memory to reduce operational costs.
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