Dell PowerEdge R540 Server

Adapt to a variety of application demands with a 2-socket, 2U rack server that offers an ideal balance of resources and affordability.
Manufacturer Dell
Part Number(s): PowerEdge-R540

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About the Dell PowerEdge R540 Server

Processor

  • Up to two Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, up to 20 cores per processor

Bezel

  • Optional LCD bezel or security bezel

Drive Bays

  • Front drive bays: Up to 12 x 3.5” SAS/SATA HDD max 120TB
  • Rear drive bays: Up to 2 x 3.5 SAS/SATA HDD
  • Optional DVD-ROM, DVD+RW

Embededded Management

  • IPMI 2.0 compliant
  • iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller (Basic, Express, Enterprise)
  • Quick Sync 2 wireless module optional

Fans

  • Hot plug power supplies with full redundancy option

I/O and Ports

  • Network Options
    • 2 x 1GE LOM
    • (optional) OCP 2 x 10GE SFP+ or BaseT or 2 x 1GE
  • Front Ports
    • Video, 1 x USB 2.0, dedicated IDRAC Direct USB
  • Rear Ports
    • Video, serial, 2 x USB 3.0, dedicated iDRAC network port
  • PCle
    • Non rear storage config: 1 x FH/FL + 1 x HH/HL (2U Right riser) slots + 3HH/HL slots
    • Rear storage config:1 x HH/HL (1U Left Riser) + 1 x HH/HL (1U Right risers) slot or 1 x HH/HL (1U Left Riser) + 1 x FH/HL (1U Right riser)

Memory

  • 16 DDR4 DIMM slots, Supports RDIMM /LRDIMM, speeds up to 2666, 512GB max

OpenManage Software

  • OpenManage Enterprise
  • OpenManage Essentials
  • OpenManage Mobile
  • OpenManage Power Center

Power Supplies

  • Titanium 750W, Platinum 495W, 750W, and 1100W 240HVDC 750W

Recommended Support

  • Dell ProSupport Plus for critical systems or Dell ProSupport for premium hardware and software support for your PowerEdge solution. Consulting and deployment offerings are also available. Contact your Dell representative today for more information

Supported Operating Systems

  • Canonical® Ubuntu® LTS
  • Citrix® XenServer®
  • Microsoft Windows Server® with Hyper-V
  • Red Hat® Enterprise Linux
  • SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server
  • VMware® ESXi

Storage Controllers

  • Internal controllers: PERC H330, H730p, H740p, HBA330, Software RAID (SWRAID) S140
  • Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem: HWRAID 2 x M.2 SSDs 120GB, 240 GB

Management

  • Embedded / At-Server 
    • iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller (Express, Enterprise)
      • iDRAC Direct
      • iDRAC REST API with Redfish
      • Quick Sync 2 BLE/wireless module
  • Consoles
    • OpenManage Enterprise
    • OpenManage Essentials
    • OpenManage Power Center
  • Mobility
    • OpenManage Mobile
  • Tools
    • iDRAC Service Module
    • OpenManage Server Administrator
    • OpenManage Storage Services
    • Dell Repository Manager
    • Dell System Update
    • Dell Server Update Utility
    • Dell Update Catalogs
  • OpenManage Integrations
    • Microsoft Systems Center
    • VMware vCenter
    • BMC software (available from BMC)
  • OpenManage Connections
    • Nagios Core and Nagios XI
    • Oracle Enterprise Manager
    • HPE Operations Manager i (OMi)

Dimensions

  • Form Factor
    • 2RU
  • Chassis Depth
    • Max depth: 707.74 mm (w/bezel)
    • Max depth: 693.81 mm (w/o bezel)

Adirondack Networks Hardware Warranty:

Depot warranty includes telephone support and defective part replacement. Warranty period is 30 days from date of sale on computer components, configured refurbished workstations and servers. Telephone support and RMA department assistance is available between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time), Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Warranty is void on items termed "as is" basis.

Extended Hardware Maintenance Warranty:

The extended warranty period must be purchased in 12-month increments. An extended warranty is available and may be purchased at the time of sale, during, or at the end of an existing warranty time period.

Warranty Repair:

If a component part or system becomes defective outside of the warranty period, Adirondack Networks shall charge a nominal fee for evaluation and repair of the defective part. Any replacement or additional parts needed for repair shall be billed to the customer. Customers will be given a quote on repair costs prior to a repair being completed.

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