Dell PowerEdge R540 Server Data Sheet
| PowerEdge R540 Server - At A Glance | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dell |
| Brand | PowerEdge |
| Model | R540 |
| Processors | Intel® Xeon® 2nd Generation Scalable Processors (Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum) |
| Storage | Front drive bays: Up to 12 x 3.5” SAS/SATA HDD max 192TB Rear drive bays: Up to 2 x 3.5 SAS/SATA HDD max 32TB Optional DVD-ROM, DVD+RW |
| Generation | 14th Gen Server |
| Form Factor | 2U Rack-Mountable |
Dell PowerEdge R540 Server Overview
The Dell PowerEdge R540 server is an excellent 2U server that delivers balance and affordability to meet any application demand. With versatility and scalability, you're able to optimize your server's performance with a push of a button. Use the 2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors to scale your compute recourses in this two-socket server. With up to 14 x 3.5" SAS/SATA/SSD drives, you get up to 224TB of drive storage. With 16 DIMM slots, this server is also able to hold up to 1TB of DDR4.
| PowerEdge R540 Server Manuals | |
|---|---|
| Manual | Dell R540 Manual |
| iDRAC 9 Guide | iDrac Firmware & Manuals |
| Installation Guide | Installation Guide |
| Drivers | Dell Drivers *links to dell.com |
Detailed Server Specifications
| Processor Manufacturer | Intel | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor Family | Intel® Xeon® 2nd Generation Scalable Processors (Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum) | ||
| Memory Channels Supported | 6 | ||
| Processor Cache | 8.25 MB to 77 MB (w/Intel Smart Cache) | ||
| Processor Chipset | C620 Chipset | ||
| Processor Sockets | 2 | ||
| Total Cores | 4 to 56-cores per processor | ||
| Total Threads | 8 to 112 total threads per processor | ||
| TDP | 70W to 400W | ||
| Processor Base Frequency | 1.90 GHz to 3.90 GHz | ||
| QPI Links | 0 to 3 | ||
| Technology | Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x), Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel® Trusted Execution Technology, Intel® Turbo Boost Technology | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4-SDRAM | Chassis Type | Rack Mount |
| Memory Slots |
16 DDR4 DIMM slots, Supports RDIMM /LRDIMM |
Chassis Size | 2U |
| Maximum Memory | 1TB max DDR4 (Dell recommends 768GB max memory is recommended for performance optimized configurations) | Width | 17.08 inches |
| Memory Channels Supported | Quad | Height | 3.41 inches |
| Memory Support Type | (LRDIMM) – Load-Reduced DIMM, and (RDIMM) – Registered DIMM, or (DPCMM) – Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory. Typically, RDIMM’s are used up to 32GB/per memory module and have a lower latency. LRDIMMS are used for higher total capacity at 64GB and 128GB/per memory module with Intel’s optional PPM (Persistent Memory Module). | Depth | 27.71 inches |
| Error Correcting | ECC | Weight | 55 pounds |
| Memory Clock Speed |
Up to 2666MT/s |
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| Drive Bays |
Front drive bays: Up to 12 x 3.5” SAS/SATA HDD max 192TB |
Graphics Family | Integrated Matrox G200eR2 w/ 16MB Shared Memory |
| Maximum Drive Size | 8TB | GPU Compatibility? | NO |
| Total Maximum Storage | 224TB (Utilizing front and rear storage bays) | Embedded Management | iDRAC9, iDRAC Direct, iDRAC RESTful with Redfish, Quick Sync 2 wireless module |
| Storage Type | (SAS) – Serial-Attached SCSI, (SATA) Serial Advanced Technology Attachment, (SSD) – Solid State Drive are typically SATA and offer SAS as optional SSD type. (NVMe) – Non-Volatile Memory Express SSD | NIC Options | 2 x 1GbE LOM + (optional) LOM Riser, 2 x 1GbE or 2 x 10GbE SFP+ or 2 x 10GbE BaseT |
| RAID Controller Options |
Internal controllers: PERC H750, H350, H740P, H730P, H330 |
PCI Express x8 Slots | 4; 1x Mezz LOM riser, 1 integrated half-length low-profile, 1x butterfly half-length full-height, 1x butterfly half-length low-profile |
| RAID Levels | 0,1,5,6,10, 50, 60 -- Learn more about RAID | PCI Express x16 Slots | 3; 1 right riser half-length low-profile, 1 right riser half-length half-height, 1 left riser half-length low-profile |
| Hot-Plug Support | Yes | PCI Express Version | 3.0 |
| Number of Power Supplies | 2 | ||
| Wattage Options | 750W, 1000W | ||
Product Highlights
Processors
Deliver peak application performance. Dell's PowerEdge R540 is a 2-socket (2-Processor) rack server leveraging the Intel® Xeon® Scalable product family. Configure with up to 24-core per processor for compute-intensive tasks. The Intel Xeon Scalable Processors are optimized for many types of performance and workloads, with balanced architecture and advanced security capabilities. These server processors have an increased core count and better frequency than previous gens.
Memory
With 16 DIMM slots available, the R540 can be configured with up to 1TB of total memory: 8GB / 16GB / 32GB / 64GB DDR4 up to 2666MT/s. SaveMyServer uses different brands of memory per server. Please contact us directly for specifications.
Storage
The Dell PowerEdge R540 has two server chassis hard drive configurations. These two options are available on site: 12 x 3.5" and 8 x 3.5". We offer many different types of storage: refurbished Dell R-Series and Enterprise drives, as well as NEW drives and a few SSDs. If you are looking for a larger drive size than we offer on site, please contact us directly.
The Benefits of Buying Refurbished Servers from SaveMyServer
When you're responsible for managing a company's IT infrastructure, there are plenty of challenges that come with the job. You need to ensure that everything is always running smoothly and that you have the right refurbished servers, storage devices, software, and other hardware to support your company's growing needs. Buying a refurbished server from SaveMyServer is an economical solution for your IT requirements - and the SaveMyServer warranty gives you peace of mind.