Description

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a versatile and balanced 2U rack server designed to meet a wide range of workloads in both traditional and software-defined environments. With a powerful mix of performance, storage flexibility, and intelligent automation, the R540 is ideal for virtualization, mail/messaging, video streaming, and data-intensive applications.

Key Features:

• 2U dual-socket rack server optimized for balance between performance and storage scalability
• Supports Intel Xeon Scalable processors for robust multi-core processing
• Flexible drive configurations with support for up to 14 x 3.5″ drives or 16 x 2.5″ drives
• Embedded iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller for advanced systems management
• Scalable I/O and power configurations for future-ready deployments

Specifications:

• Form Factor: 2U rack server
• Processor:
  • Up to two 1st or 2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors
  • Up to 20 cores per processor
• Memory:
  • 16 DDR4 DIMM slots
  • Supports RDIMM/LRDIMM up to 2666 MT/s
  • Maximum capacity: 1TB using LRDIMMs
• Storage:
  • Front drive bays:
    • Up to 12 x 3.5″ SAS/SATA (HDD/SSD), or
    • Up to 16 x 2.5″ SAS/SATA (HDD/SSD)
  • Optional rear 2x 3.5″ backplane
  • Optional support for up to 8 NVMe drives (in 2.5″ configuration)
  • Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS) with M.2 SSDs (240GB/480GB)
  • Internal Dual SD Module (IDSDM) for hypervisor redundancy
• RAID Controllers:
  • Internal: PERC H330, H730P, H740P, HBA330
  • Software RAID: S140
• Networking:
  • 2 x 1GbE embedded LOM
  • Optional LOM riser with 10GbE/25GbE NICs
• I/O Expansion:
  • Up to 5 x PCIe Gen3 slots
• Power Supply Options:
  • Dual hot-plug redundant PSUs: 495W, 750W, 1100W (Platinum); 750W (Titanium)
• Remote Management:
  • iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller
  • Dedicated iDRAC9 port
  • OpenManage Enterprise and OpenManage Mobile support
• Security Features:
  • TPM 1.2/2.0, Secure Boot, System Lockdown, Secure Erase, Silicon Root of Trust, Chassis Intrusion Alerts
• Ports:
  • Front: 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x VGA, optional Quick Sync 2 module
  • Rear: 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x VGA, 1 x Serial, 1 x iDRAC dedicated port
• Rail Options: 
  • Sliding ReadyRails II for 4 post racks (Type B6)
  • Stab-in Static ReadyRails for 2 or 4 post racks (Type B4)
  • Drop-in/Stab-in Generic Tool-less for 4 post racks (Type B13)
  • Optional Strain-Relief Bar (SRB) available for all rail types
  • Optional Cable Management Arm (CMA) for Type B6 & B13
• Dimensions:
  • Height: 86.8 mm (3.42″)
  • Width: 434 mm (17.08″)
  • Depth: 705.6 mm (27.77″)
• Weight:
  • Maximum: 28.5 kg (62.83 lbs)
• Operating Environment:
  • Operating temperature: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
  • Operating humidity: 10% to 80% (non-condensing)
  • Maximum operating altitude: 3,048 m (10,000 ft)

Ideal Use Cases:

• Virtualization and private cloud infrastructure
• File/print and collaboration applications
• Web tech and video streaming
• Software-defined storage