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Dell PowerEdge R540 2X Silver 4208 Server (Renewed)
A dual-processor powerhouse with 1TB of RAM and 96TB of SAS storage, built for enterprise workloads that demand serious compute.
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Overview
High-Performance Server Solution: Dell PowerEdge R540
The Dell PowerEdge R540 server offers exceptional performance and scalability for demanding workloads. Featuring dual Intel Xeon Silver 4208 processors, ample memory, and high-capacity SAS drives, this server is designed to deliver reliable and efficient computing.
Specifications:
- Hot Plug Bays: 12 x 3.5
- Processors: 2X Intel Xeon Silver 4208 Eight Core 2.1Ghz
- Memory: 1024GB RAM
- Hard Drives: 8X 12TB SAS
- Controller: H730
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Dual Intel Xeon Silver 4208 processors provide 16 cores and 16 threads of enterprise-grade compute
- 1024GB of RAM supports large-scale virtualization and memory-intensive applications
- 96TB raw SAS storage across eight 12TB drives offers massive data capacity
- 12 hot-plug 3.5-inch bays allow storage expansion and drive replacement without downtime
- H730 RAID controller enables flexible data protection configurations
👎 Cons
- Renewed status means the server may have cosmetic imperfections and a shorter warranty than new units
- High power consumption and noise levels make it unsuitable for office or home environments
- Xeon Silver 4208 processors lack hyper-threading, limiting thread count to 16 total
- Requires a server rack or dedicated space due to its 2U rack-mount form factor
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of workloads is the PowerEdge R540 best suited for?
With dual Xeon Silver 4208 processors, 1024GB of RAM, and 96TB of SAS storage across 12 hot-plug bays, this R540 is well suited for virtualization, database hosting, large-scale file serving, and demanding enterprise applications.
What does "Renewed" mean for this server?
This is a refurbished unit that has been inspected, tested, and restored to working condition. It may show minor cosmetic wear but is functionally equivalent to a new unit.
How many hot-plug drive bays does this configuration include?
This R540 configuration includes 12 x 3.5-inch hot-plug drive bays, with 8 bays populated by 12TB SAS drives.
What RAID controller is included?
The server includes a Dell PERC H730 RAID controller, which supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60.
Can the remaining 4 drive bays be populated later?
Yes, the 4 unused hot-plug bays can be populated with additional 3.5-inch SAS or SATA drives to expand storage capacity.
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