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Dell PowerEdge R540 Server Bronze 3106 (Renewed)
Renewed Dell PowerEdge R540 2U rack server with Bronze 3106 processor and 32TB raw storage for budget-conscious data center deployments.
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Overview
Reliable Performance for Your Business Needs
The Dell PowerEdge R540 server offers a balance of performance and storage capacity in a 2U rack server. Ideal for a range of business applications, this renewed server provides dependable computing power and data management.
Specifications:
- Processor: Bronze 3106 Eight Core 1.7Ghz
- Memory: 16GB RAM
- Storage: 8 x 4TB SAS
- Drive Bays: 8 x 3.5" Hot Plug
- RAID Controller: H730
Frequently Asked Questions
What processor does this renewed PowerEdge R540 come with, and how many cores does it have?
It ships with an Intel Xeon Bronze 3106, an eight-core processor running at 1.7 GHz. This is a base-frequency-only chip with no Turbo Boost.
How much storage capacity is included and what type of drives are installed?
The server includes 8 x 4TB SAS drives in 3.5-inch hot-plug bays, providing 32TB of raw storage that can be configured in various RAID levels using the included H730 controller.
What does "renewed" mean for this server?
A renewed unit has been inspected, tested, and restored to working condition by a qualified refurbisher. It may show minor cosmetic wear but is functionally equivalent to a new unit.
What RAID configurations does the H730 controller support?
The Dell PERC H730 supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, giving you flexibility to balance performance, capacity, and redundancy.
Is 16GB of RAM sufficient, and can it be upgraded?
16GB is adequate for light workloads, but the R540 platform supports significantly more memory. You can add or replace DIMMs to scale RAM as your needs grow.