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Dell PowerEdge R540 Server
Dell PowerEdge R540 Server
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Dell PowerEdge R540 Server — Product Documentation List & Overview
Document List
The following documents are available for the Dell PowerEdge R540 platform, organized by category:
Hardware Documents
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Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 Technical Specifications
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Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 Installation and Service Manual
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Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 Rail Installation Guide
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PowerEdge R540 Spec Sheet
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Thermal Restriction Matrix Table
Management & Configuration
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iDRAC9 User Guide
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iDRAC9 LC User Guide
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RACADM CLI Guide
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Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 BIOS and UEFI Reference Guide
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OpenManage Systems Management Overview
Controller & Storage
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PERC S140 User’s Guide
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PowerEdge RAID Controller Documentation
Troubleshooting
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Dell PowerEdge Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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Error and Event Message Reference Guide
Product Overview
The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U, two-socket rack server designed for versatility in mixed workload environments. It supports up to two 2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors with up to 20 cores per processor, delivering substantial compute density for general-purpose applications.
The platform offers flexible storage configurations with support for up to 14 total 3.5-inch drives (12 front + 2 rear), with maximum raw capacity reaching 196TB depending on drive selection. Boot-optimized M.2 SSDs allow users to free up front drive bays for data storage.
Memory capacity scales to 1TB using 64GB LRDIMMs across 16 DDR4 DIMM slots, with speeds up to 2666 MT/s. The server includes iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller for comprehensive out-of-band management, plus Quick Sync 2 BLE/wireless module for mobile access.
Technical Specifications
Processor
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Processor Type | 2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors |
| Socket Count | Up to 2 |
| Max Cores per Processor | 20 |
Memory
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| DIMM Slots | 16 DDR4 DIMM slots |
| DIMM Types | RDIMM, LRDIMM (registered ECC only) |
| Max DIMM Speed | 2666 MT/s |
| Maximum RAM (Dual CPU) | 512GB RDIMM / 1TB LRDIMM |
Detailed Memory Configuration Table:
| DIMM Type | Rank | Capacity | Single CPU Max | Dual CPU Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDIMM | Single | 8GB | 80GB | 128GB |
| RDIMM | Dual | 16GB | 160GB | 256GB |
| RDIMM | Dual | 32GB | 320GB | 512GB |
| LRDIMM | Quad | 64GB | 640GB | 1024GB |
Source:
Storage & Drive Bays
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Front Bays | Up to 12 x 3.5″ SAS/SATA HDD |
| Rear Bays | Up to 2 x 3.5″ SAS/SATA HDD |
| Max Front Capacity | 168TB |
| Max Rear Capacity | 28TB |
| Optical Drive | Optional DVD-ROM, DVD+RW |
Storage Controllers
| Controller Type | Models |
|---|---|
| Internal Controllers | PERC H330, H730P, H740P, HBA330 |
| External Controllers | H840, 12 Gbps SAS HBA |
| Software RAID | S140 |
| Boot Optimized Storage (BOSS) | HWRAID 2 x M.2 SSDs (240GB, 480GB) |
| Internal Dual SD Module | Supported |
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PCIe Expansion Slots
| Configuration | Slot Details |
|---|---|
| Non-Rear Storage Config | 1 x full height/full length + 1 x half height/half length (2U right riser) + 3 x half height/half length |
| Rear Storage Config | 1 x half height/half length (1U left riser) + 1 x half height/half length or full height/half length (1U right riser) |
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Network Options
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| LOM (Base) | 2 x 1GbE |
| Optional LOM Riser | 2 x 1GbE, or 2 x 10GE SFP+, or 2 x 10GE BaseT |
Power Supplies
| Wattage | Rating |
|---|---|
| 495W | Platinum |
| 750W | Platinum |
| 750W 240HVDC | Platinum |
| 1100W | Platinum |
| 1100W 380V HVDC | Platinum |
| Redundancy | Hot-plug with full redundancy option |
Cooling
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Fans | Up to 6 standard or high-performance cabled fans |
| Redundancy | N+1 |
Ports
| Location | Ports |
|---|---|
| Front | 1 x Dedicated iDRAC Direct USB, 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x Video |
| Rear | 1 x Dedicated iDRAC network port, 1 x Serial, 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x Video |
Form Factor & Dimensions
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | 2U Rack Server |
| Height | 86.8 mm (3.41 in) |
| Width | 434 mm (17.08 in) |
| Depth | 703.76 mm (27.71 in) |
| Max Weight (12 x 3.5″) | 29.68 kg (65.43 lb) |
Source:
Management
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Embedded Management | iDRAC9, iDRAC Direct, iDRAC RESTful API with Redfish |
| Wireless | Quick Sync 2 BLE/wireless module |
| Consoles | OpenManage Enterprise, OpenManage Power Center |
| Mobile | OpenManage Mobile |
| Integrations | Microsoft System Center, VMware vCenter, BMC Truesight, Red Hat Ansible Modules |
Security
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| TPM | TPM 1.2/2.0, TCM 2.0 (optional) |
| Firmware | Cryptographically signed firmware |
| Boot | Secure Boot |
| Hardware Root | Silicon Root of Trust |
| System Protection | System Lockdown (requires OpenManage Enterprise) |
| Data Protection | Secure Erase |
Supported Operating Systems
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Canonical Ubuntu Server LTS
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Citrix Hypervisor / XenServer
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Microsoft Windows Server with Hyper-V
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux
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SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
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VMware ESXi
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