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The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a flexible and budget-conscious 2U rack server designed to adapt to a variety of application needs. It supports up to two Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, delivering balanced performance for common business workloads including virtualization, collaboration, and data-intensive operations.
The R540 offers up to 16 DDR4 DIMM slots with memory speeds of up to 2666 MT/s and supports a maximum memory capacity of 1TB, providing reliable performance for mid-range workloads.
This server is built for storage scalability, with support for up to 14 x 3.5" or 8 x 3.5" drives, including SAS, SATA, and optional NVMe configurations. It is ideal for storage-focused environments that require expandability and cost-efficiency.
Dell EMC OpenManage tools, including iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller and OpenManage Enterprise, simplify management tasks with comprehensive monitoring, deployment automation, and streamlined maintenance workflows.
The PowerEdge R540 incorporates robust security features such as Secure Boot, silicon root of trust, and cryptographically signed firmware updates—ensuring data integrity and system resilience from edge to core to cloud.

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Streamline your operations with intelligent automation and integrated management

The Dell OpenManage portfolio simplifies system management for the PowerEdge R540, enabling fast deployments, streamlined updates, and automated maintenance workflows. Lifecycle management is enhanced with tools like iDRAC9 and OpenManage Enterprise.

RESTful Redfish APIs and enhanced telemetry capabilities provide deep visibility and control, helping IT teams manage systems efficiently across physical and virtual environments.

Policy-based configuration templates and remote firmware updates allow consistent system provisioning and reduce downtime during routine maintenance.

Integration with popular management platforms such as VMware vCenter and Microsoft System Center ensures compatibility and ease of adoption within hybrid infrastructure.

Safeguard infrastructure with built-in, proactive security features

The PowerEdge R540 is designed with a cyber-resilient architecture, including Secure Boot, silicon root of trust, System Lockdown, and cryptographically signed firmware to maintain system integrity.

Advanced protection features like BIOS recovery and Secure Erase help ensure secure operation across the full lifecycle—from deployment to decommission.

Optional TPM 1.2/2.0 modules and a secure supply chain validation process enhance trust in hardware authenticity and compliance readiness.

The OpenManage suite provides secure API access, encrypted traffic, and auditing tools that support data privacy and regulatory compliance requirements.

Flexible performance and scalability for modern workloads

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U, dual-socket rack server optimized for versatility. It supports up to two Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors and delivers balanced performance for a wide range of workloads such as virtualization, data analytics, and file/print services.

With up to 16 DDR4 DIMM slots and support for 1TB of memory, the R540 is well-suited for applications requiring moderate compute and memory scalability.

Storage configurations include support for up to 14 x 3.5" drives or 8 x 3.5" drives with options for SATA, SAS, and NVMe—offering a balance between capacity, performance, and cost.

Designed for flexibility and ease of deployment, the R540 provides organizations with the right mix of features and affordability to handle growing business demands.

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Dell PowerEdge R540 Specifications

Processor Up to two Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors
Up to 20 cores per processor

Operating System Canonical Ubuntu Server LTS
VMware ESXi
Microsoft Windows Server with Hyper-V
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server

Chipset Intel® C620 series chipset

Memory DIMM Speed: Up to 2666 MT/s
Up to 16 DDR4 DIMM slots
Maximum capacity: Up to 1TB using RDIMMs or LRDIMMs

Memory Type RDIMM / LRDIMM

Maximum RAM Up to 1TB

Storage Up to 14 x 3.5" SAS/SATA drives
Supports hot-plug configurations

Storage Controllers Internal: PERC H330, H730P, H740P
External: H840

Software RAID S140

Internal Boot Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS-S1):
Dual M.2 SSDs (240GB/480GB)

Security Silicon Root of Trust
Cryptographically signed firmware
Secure Boot
System Lockdown (with iDRAC9 Enterprise)
Secure Erase
TPM 1.2/2.0 FIPS, CC-TCG certified

Management Embedded: iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller
iDRAC Service Module
iDRAC Direct

Consoles OpenManage Enterprise
OpenManage Power Manager plugin
SupportAssist plugin
Update Manager plugin

Mobility OpenManage Mobile

Tools Redfish RESTful API
RACADM CLI
IPMI 2.0
System Update Utility
Repository Manager

OpenManage Integrations Microsoft® System Center
VMware® vCenter / vRealize
RedHat® Ansible® Modules
BMC Truesight

OpenManage Connections IBM Tivoli® Netcool/OMNIbus
Micro Focus® Operations Manager
Nagios® Core / XI

Power Supplies Dual hot-plug redundant PSUs:
495W, 750W, 1100W

Ports 2 x 1GbE LOM ports
Optional PCIe NICs

Front Ports 2 x USB 2.0
1 x VGA
1 x iDRAC Direct micro-USB

Rear Ports 2 x USB 3.0
1 x VGA
1 x Serial (optional)
1 x iDRAC RJ45

Internal Ports 1 x USB 3.0 (optional)

Slots Up to 5 x PCIe Gen3 slots

Bezel Optional security bezel

Form Factor 2U rack server

Dimensions & Weight Height: 86.8 mm (3.42")
Width: 434.0 mm (17.08")
Depth: 715.5 mm (28.16")
Maximum weight: 28.5 kg (62.83 lb)

Rack Support ReadyRails sliding rails with optional cable management arm

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Refurbished Dell PowerEdge R540 12x3.5"

This 2U rack server is equipped with dual Intel Xeon Scalable processors and supports up to 12 hot-swappable 3.5" SAS/SATA drives. It accommodates up to 1TB DDR4 memory, offers multiple PCIe Gen3 slots, and includes iDRAC9 for efficient remote management. Suitable for applications requiring higher storage capacity and performance. Comes with 1-Year TekShield Maintenance and Support, with options to extend up to 5 years

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Refurbished Dell PowerEdge R540 8x3.5"

A 2U rackmount server featuring dual Intel Xeon Scalable processors, supporting up to 8 hot-swappable 3.5" SAS/SATA drives. It offers up to 1TB DDR4 memory, multiple PCIe Gen3 expansion slots, and iDRAC9 for remote management. Ideal for balanced compute and storage needs in data centers. Comes with 1-Year TekShield Maintenance and Support, with options to extend up to 5 years

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Dell PowerEdge R540 Server

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a 2U, dual-socket rack server designed for versatile performance across a range of workloads such as web hosting, file/print services, and light virtualization. It supports up to two Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, up to 1TB of DDR4 memory, and provides flexible storage options with configurations supporting up to 14 3.5" drives or 16 2.5" drives, including support for SSDs. The R540 offers a balance of performance, storage capacity, and affordability for growing businesses and general-purpose use.

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