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Dell PowerEdge R540 Server

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Cloud Ninjas' Dell PowerEdge R540 Specifications

Chassis

The Dell PowerEdge R540 server is a flexible and capable system that is great for businesses of all sizes. This 2U rackmount server has two chassis options to choose from: 8 Bay LFF and 12 Bay LFF. The PowerEdge R540 does not have a 2.5" option. There are also a handful of rear configurations to choose from.

8 Bay LFF

The 8 Bay LFF chassis for the PowerEdge R540 has support for up to eight 3.5" hot-swap SAS/SATA hard drives. 2.5" HDDs or SSDs can be installed via a 2.5" to 3.5" drive converter.

12 Bay LFF

The R540's 12 Bay LFF chassis option can accept up to twelve 3.5" hot-swap SAS/SATA hard drives. Just like the 8 Bay LFF chassis, 2.5" HDDs or SSDs can be used via a 2.5" to 3.5" drive adapter.

Rear Configurations

There are three different rear configurations for the PowerEdge R540. The first configuration has two low-profile PCIe slots, and two 3.5" rear drive bays. The second configuration has one full-height PCIe slot and two 3.5" rear drive bays. The final rear configuration has one full height and four low-profile PCIe slots with no rear drive bays. Each chassis has a System ID button, CMA power port, two Type A USB 3.0 ports, a dedicated iDRAC port, two 1GbE RJ45 LAN ports, LOM riser slot, and two hot-swap power supply bays.

Processing Power

The Dell PowerEdge R540 server has two LGA-3647 CPU sockets inside that supports 1st Generation or 2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors. A max of 20 cores per processor are supported.

1st Generation Intel Xeon Scalable

CPU Step Code Cores Frequency
Bronze 3104 SR3GM 6 1.7GHz
Bronze 3106 SR3GL 8 1.7GHz
Silver 4106H SR44Y 8 1.8GHz
Silver 4108 SR3GJ 8 1.8GHz
Silver 4109T SR3GP 8 2.0 GHz
Silver 4110 SR3GH 8 2.1GHz
Silver 4112 SR3GN 4 2.6GHz
Silver 4114 SR3GK 10 2.2GHz
Silver 4114T SR3MM 10 2.2GHz
Silver 4116 SR3HQ 12 2.1GHz
Silver 4116T SR3MQ 12 2.1GHz
Silver 4123 SR3VW 8 3.0GHz
Gold 5115 SR3GB 10 2.4GHz
Gold 5117 SR37S 14 2.0GHz
Gold 5117F SR3KM 14 2.0GHz
Gold 5118 SR3GF 12 2.4GHz
Gold 5119T SR3MN 14 1.9GHz
Gold 5120 SR3GD 14 2.2GHz
Gold 5120T SR3GC 14 2.2GHz
Gold 5122 SR3AT 4 3.6GHz
Gold 6122 SRCKF 20 1.8GHz
Gold 6126 SR3B3 12 2.6GHz
Gold 6126F SR3KE 12 2.6GHz
Gold 6126T SR3J9 12 2.6GHz
Gold 6128 SR3J4 6 3.4GHz
Gold 6130 SR3B9 16 2.1GHz
Gold 6130F SR3KD 16 2.1GHz
Gold 6130T SR3J8 16 2.1GHz
Gold 6132 SR3J3 14 2.6GHz
Gold 6133 SR3M1 20 2.5GHz
Gold 6134 SR3AR 8 3.2GHz
Gold 6136 SR3B2 12 3.0GHz
Gold 6138 SR3B5 20 2.0GHz
Gold 6138F SR3KK 20 2GHz
Gold 6138P SRCUG 20 2.0GHz
Gold 6138T SR3J7 20 2.0GHz
Gold 6140 SR3AX 18 2.3GHz
Gold 6142 SR3AY 16 2.6GHz
Gold 6142F SR3KH 16 2.6GHz
Gold 6144 SR3MB 8 3.5GHz
Gold 6146 SR3MA 12 3.2GHz
Gold 6148 SR3B6 20 2.4GHz
Gold 6148F SR3KJ 20 2.4GHz
Gold 6150 SR37K 18 2.7GHz
Gold 6154 SR3J5 18 3.0GHz
Platinum 8153 SR3BA 16 2.0GHz
Platinum 8156 SR3AV 4 3.6GHz
Platinum 8158 SR3B7 12 3.0GHz

2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable

CPU Step Code Cores Frequency
Bronze 3204 SRFBP 6 1.9GHz
Bronze 3206R SRG25 8 1.9GHz
Silver 4208 SRFBM 8 2.1GHz
Silver 4209T SRFBQ 8 2.2GHz
Silver 4210 SRFBL 10 2.2GHz
Silver 4210R SRG24 10 2.4GHz
Silver 4210T SRGYH 10 2.3GHz
Silver 4214 SRFB9 12 2.2GHz
Silver 4214R SRG1W 12 2.4GHz
Silver 4214Y SRFDG 12 2.2GHz
Silver 4215 SRFBA 8 2.5GHz
Silver 4215R SRGZE 8 3.2GHz
Silver 4216 SRFBB 16 2.1GHz
Gold 5215 SRFBC 10 2.5GHz
Gold 5215L SRFBE 10 2.5GHz
Gold 5217 SRFBF 8 3.0GHz
Gold 5218 SRF8T 16 2.3GHz
Gold 5218B SRFDJ 16 2.3GHz
Gold 5218N SRFD9 16 2.3GHz
Gold 5218R SRGZ7 20 2.1GHz
Gold 5218T SRFPM 16 2.1GHz
Gold 5220 SRFBJ 18 2.2GHz
Gold 5220S SRFPT 18 2.7GHz
Gold 5220T SRFPK 18 1.9GHz
Gold 5222 SRF8V 4 3.8GHz
Gold 6208U SRGZD 16 2.9GHz
Gold 6209U SRFQ3 20 2.1GHz
Gold 6210U SRF9B 20 2.5GHz
Gold 6222V SRFQ5 20 1.8GHz
Gold 6226 SRFPP 12 2.7GHz
Gold 6226R SRGZC 16 2.9GHz
Gold 6230 SRF8W 20 2.1GHz
Gold 6230N SRFPR 20 2.3GHz
Gold 6230T SRFPS 20 2.1GHz
Gold 6234 SRFPN 8 3.3GHz
Gold 6240 SRF8X 18 2.6GHz
Gold 6240L SRFQ0 18 2.6GHz
Gold 6240Y SRF9D 18 2.6GHz
Gold 6242 SRF8Y 16 2.8GHz
Gold 6242R SRGZJ 20 3.1GHz
Gold 6244 SRF8Z 8 3.6GHz
Gold 6246 SRFPJ 12 3.3GHz
Gold 6246R SRGZL 16 3.4GHz
Gold 6248 SRF90 20 2.5GHz
Gold 6250 SRGTR 8 3.9GHz
Gold 6250L SRH5D 8 3.9GHz
Gold 6254 SRF92 18 3.1GHz
Gold 6256 SRGTQ 12 3.6GHz
Platinum 8253 SRF93 16 2.2GHz
Platinum 8256 SRF94 4 3.8GHz

Memory

DIMM Slots & Channels

The Dell PowerEdge R540 has a total of 16 DIMM slots with a total of six memory channels. Each memory channel consist of two DIMM slots.

Memory Types & Module Capacities

The R540 accepts DDR4 memory. ECC Registered (RDIMMs) and Load Reduced (LRDIMMs) are supported by this server, but the two types cannot be mixed. Mixing memory types can lead to boot failure. With load reduced memory, an overall greater capacity can be achieved when compared to ECC registered. Module capacities of 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB can be used. It is important to note that 64GB modules can only be installed as an LRDIMM.

Max Configurations

With load reduced memory, a maximum configuration of 1024GB can be achieved via 16 x 64GB modules. With ECC Registered, 512GB is the max that you can achieve with a configuration of 16 x 32GB modules.

Supported Memory Speeds

The Dell PowerEdge accepts memory speeds of 2133MT/s, 2400MT/s, 2666MT/s, 2933MT/s, and 3200MT/s. Do note, that 2666MT/s is the fastest possible speed for this system, meaning that 2933MT/s and 3200MT/s will clock down. Another factor that affects the max memory speed of the system, is the processor that is installed. For example, if the installed processor supports a max speed of 2400MT/s and a 2666MT/s module is installed, the module will operate at 2400MT/s.

Storage

Supported Drives

Type Speeds Max Capacity (Per Drive) 2.5"
SAS 7.2K, 10K, 15K 2.4TB
SATA 7.2K 2TB
SSD 6GB/s, 12GB/s 7.68TB
Type Speeds Max Capacity (Per Drive) 3.5"
SAS 7.2K 18TB
SATA 7.2K 16TB
SSD 6GB/s, 12GB/s 3.84TB

Power Supplies

Power Supplies Overview

The Dell PowerEdge R540 server supports up to two hot-swap power supplies. Hot-swap power supplies can be installed or removed, if one power supply unit remains plugged into the system. Power supply options for the R540 are: 450W AC Cabled, 495W AC, 750W AC, 750W Mixed Mode HVDC (China Only), 750W Mixed Mode (DC input for China Only), 1100W AC, 1100W Mixed Mode HVDC.

RAID Options

RAID Options RAID Levels Cache Drive Speeds PCIe Generation RAID Hardware
S140 onboard software 0,1,5,10 None 6 Gb/s SATA
12 Gb/s SAS
PCIe 3.0 Software
HBA330 Passthrough None 6 Gb/s SATA
12 Gb/s SAS
PCIe 3.0 Hardware
HBA350i Passthrough None 3 Gb/s SAS
6 Gb/s SAS/SATA
12 Gb/s
PCIe 4.0 Hardware
HBA355e Passthrough None 3 Gb/s SAS/SATA
6 Gb/s SAS/SATA
12 Gb/s SAS
PCIe 4.0 Hardware
12 Gb/s Ext SAS HBA Passthrough None 12 Gb/s SAS PCIe 3.0 Hardware
H330 0,1,5,10,50 None 6 Gb/s SATA
12 Gb/s SAS
PCIe 3.0 Hardware
H730P 0,1,5,6,10,50,60 2GB 6 Gb/s SATA
12 Gb/s SAS
PCIe 3.0 Hardware
H740P 0,1,5,6,10,50,60 8GB 6 Gb/s SATA
12 Gb/s SAS
PCIe 3.1 Hardware
H840 0,1,5,6,10,50,60 8GB 6 Gb/s SATA
12 Gb/s SAS
PCIe 3.1 Hardware
H350 0,1,10 None 6 Gb/s SATA
12 Gb/s SAS
PCIe 4.0 Hardware
H750 0,1,5,6,10,50,60 8GB 3 Gb/s SAS/SATA
6 Gb/s SAS/SATA
12 Gb/s SAS
PCIe 4.0 Hardware

Network Interface Card Options

The Dell PowerEdge R540 has two 1GbE RJ45 ports that are built into the server's motherboard. For additional networking capabilities, the PowerEdge R540 supports a single LOM riser card as well as PCIe network cards that can be installed in any of the system's PCIe slots.

Mezzanine Cards

Broadcom 5720 Dual Port 2x1GbE RJ45
Broadcom 57414 Dual Port 2x10/25GbE SFP28
Broadcom 57416 Dual Port 2x10GbE RJ45
Broadcom 57416 Dual Port 2x10GbE SFP+

PCIe Cards

Broadcom 5719 Quad Port 4x1GbE RJ45 Low Profile
Broadcom 5720 Dual Port 2x1GbE RJ45 Low Profile
Broadcom 57412 Dual Port 2x10GbE SFP+ Low Profile
Broadcom 57414 Dual Port 2x10/25GbE SFP28 Low Profile
Broadcom 57416 Dual Port 2x10GbE RJ45 Low Profile
QLogic 2690 Single Port 1x16Gb FC HBA Low Profile V2
QLogic 2692 Dual Port 2x16Gb FC HBA Low Profile V2

Systems Management Solutions

The Dell PowerEdge R540 Server utilizes the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 9 (iDRAC9), which allows you to easily manage your Dell server. The iDRAC9 web interface provides a variety of useful information and features, that make managing your Dell server an easy task. Features include, but are not limited to hardware monitoring, power control, remote console, control over system settings, firmware update control, storage management, and much more. You can access the iDRAC9 web interface, by setting this iDRAC IP in system setup and searching the IP in a web browser.

Supported Operating Systems:

The Dell PowerEdge R540 Server supports a wide variety of operating systems which ranges from different distributions of Linux, VMware, and Windows Server. The operating systems include, but are not limited to:

  • ⦿ Citrix XenServer 6.5
  • ⦿ Citrix XenServer 7.0
  • ⦿ Novell SuSE Linux ES 11
  • ⦿ Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 6
  • ⦿ Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 7
  • ⦿ Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 8
  • ⦿ SUSE Linux ES 12
  • ⦿ SUSE Linux ES 15
  • ⦿ VMware ESXi 5.1
  • ⦿ VMware ESXi 5.5
  • ⦿ VMware ESXi 6.0
  • ⦿ VMware ESXi 6.5
  • ⦿ VMware ESXi 6.7
  • ⦿ Window Server 2008 R2
  • ⦿ Window Server 2012
  • ⦿ Window Server 2012 R2
  • ⦿ Window Server 2016
  • ⦿ Window Server 2019 LTSC

Dell PowerEdge R540 Video

Technical Information Overview

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a powerful 1U rackmount server, that can handle almost anything you throw at it. It is loaded with features that expand the cababilities of the system. Learning about these features is the best thing you can do to fully take advantage of the perks of the R540. We have compiled a few guides that are useful for learning the ins and outs of the Dell PowerEdge R540 server.

Technical Guide

Learn the ins and outs of the R540: View PowerEdge R540 Technical Guide



Technical Specifications

For all technical information regarding the PowerEdge R540, refer to the R540 technical specificaitons: View PowerEdge R540 Technical Specifications



Spec Sheet

Need a quick overview of the R540's specs? Check out the R540 spec sheet: View PowerEdge R540 Spec Sheet



Installation and Service Manual

Need help installing/replacing components or with using diagnostic's tools? The Installation and Service Manual is a fantastic resource: View PowerEdge R540 Installation and Service Manual



Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 9 User's Guide

Everything you need to know about iDRAC 9, all in one place: View PowerEdge R540 iDRAC 9 User's Guide



Lifecycle Controller User's Guide

Navigate Lifecycle Controller with the Lifecycle Controller User's Guide: View PowerEdge R540 Lifecycle Controller Setup Guide



Dell Systems Management Overview

Learn about the R540's System Managment Technologies: View PowerEdge R540 Dell System Management Overview Guide



BIOS Upgrade EFI File Download

Upgrade your BIOS Via an EFI File: Download PowerEdge R540 BIOS Upgrade EFI File

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Cloud Ninjas' Dell PowerEdge R540 Specifications

Chassis

The Dell PowerEdge R540 server is a flexible and capable system that is great for businesses of all sizes. This 2U rackmount server has two chassis options to choose from: 8 Bay LFF and 12 Bay LFF. The PowerEdge R540 does not have a 2.5" option. There are also a handful of rear configurations to choose from.

8 Bay LFF

The 8 Bay LFF chassis for the PowerEdge R540 has support for up to eight 3.5" hot-swap SAS/SATA hard drives. 2.5" HDDs or SSDs can be installed via a 2.5" to 3.5" drive converter.

12 Bay LFF

The R540's 12 Bay LFF chassis option can accept up to twelve 3.5" hot-swap SAS/SATA hard drives. Just like the 8 Bay LFF chassis, 2.5" HDDs or SSDs can be used via a 2.5" to 3.5" drive adapter.

Rear Configurations

There are three different rear configurations for the PowerEdge R540. The first configuration has two low-profile PCIe slots, and two 3.5" rear drive bays. The second configuration has one full-height PCIe slot and two 3.5" rear drive bays. The final rear configuration has one full height and four low-profile PCIe slots with no rear drive bays. Each chassis has a System ID button, CMA power port, two Type A USB 3.0 ports, a dedicated iDRAC port, two 1GbE RJ45 LAN ports, LOM riser slot, and two hot-swap power supply bays.

Processing Power

The Dell PowerEdge R540 server has two LGA-3647 CPU sockets inside that supports 1st Generation or 2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors. A max of 20 cores per processor are supported.

1st Generation Intel Xeon Scalable

CPU Step Code Cores Frequency
Bronze 3104 SR3GM 6 1.7GHz
Bronze 3106 SR3GL 8 1.7GHz
Silver 4106H SR44Y 8 1.8GHz
Silver 4108 SR3GJ 8 1.8GHz
Silver 4109T SR3GP 8 2.0 GHz
Silver 4110 SR3GH 8 2.1GHz
Silver 4112 SR3GN 4 2.6GHz
Silver 4114 SR3GK 10 2.2GHz
Silver 4114T SR3MM 10 2.2GHz
Silver 4116 SR3HQ 12 2.1GHz
Silver 4116T SR3MQ 12 2.1GHz
Silver 4123 SR3VW 8 3.0GHz
Gold 5115 SR3GB 10 2.4GHz
Gold 5117 SR37S 14 2.0GHz
Gold 5117F SR3KM 14 2.0GHz
Gold 5118 SR3GF 12 2.4GHz
Gold 5119T SR3MN 14 1.9GHz
Gold 5120 SR3GD 14 2.2GHz
Gold 5120T SR3GC 14 2.2GHz
Gold 5122 SR3AT 4 3.6GHz
Gold 6122 SRCKF 20 1.8GHz
Gold 6126 SR3B3 12 2.6GHz
Gold 6126F SR3KE 12 2.6GHz
Gold 6126T SR3J9 12 2.6GHz
Gold 6128 SR3J4 6 3.4GHz
Gold 6130 SR3B9 16 2.1GHz
Gold 6130F SR3KD 16 2.1GHz
Gold 6130T SR3J8 16 2.1GHz
Gold 6132 SR3J3 14 2.6GHz
Gold 6133 SR3M1 20 2.5GHz
Gold 6134 SR3AR 8 3.2GHz
Gold 6136 SR3B2 12 3.0GHz
Gold 6138 SR3B5 20 2.0GHz
Gold 6138F SR3KK 20 2GHz
Gold 6138P SRCUG 20 2.0GHz
Gold 6138T SR3J7 20 2.0GHz
Gold 6140 SR3AX 18 2.3GHz
Gold 6142 SR3AY 16 2.6GHz
Gold 6142F SR3KH 16 2.6GHz
Gold 6144 SR3MB 8 3.5GHz
Gold 6146 SR3MA 12 3.2GHz
Gold 6148 SR3B6 20 2.4GHz
Gold 6148F SR3KJ 20 2.4GHz
Gold 6150 SR37K 18 2.7GHz
Gold 6154 SR3J5 18 3.0GHz
Platinum 8153 SR3BA 16 2.0GHz
Platinum 8156 SR3AV 4 3.6GHz
Platinum 8158 SR3B7 12 3.0GHz

2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable

CPU Step Code Cores Frequency
Bronze 3204 SRFBP 6 1.9GHz
Bronze 3206R SRG25 8 1.9GHz
Silver 4208 SRFBM 8 2.1GHz
Silver 4209T SRFBQ 8 2.2GHz
Silver 4210 SRFBL 10 2.2GHz
Silver 4210R SRG24 10 2.4GHz
Silver 4210T SRGYH 10 2.3GHz
Silver 4214 SRFB9 12 2.2GHz
Silver 4214R SRG1W 12 2.4GHz
Silver 4214Y SRFDG 12 2.2GHz
Silver 4215 SRFBA 8 2.5GHz
Silver 4215R SRGZE 8 3.2GHz
Silver 4216 SRFBB 16 2.1GHz
Gold 5215 SRFBC 10 2.5GHz
Gold 5215L SRFBE 10 2.5GHz
Gold 5217 SRFBF 8 3.0GHz
Gold 5218 SRF8T 16 2.3GHz
Gold 5218B SRFDJ 16 2.3GHz
Gold 5218N SRFD9 16 2.3GHz
Gold 5218R SRGZ7 20 2.1GHz
Gold 5218T SRFPM 16 2.1GHz
Gold 5220 SRFBJ 18 2.2GHz
Gold 5220S SRFPT 18 2.7GHz
Gold 5220T SRFPK 18 1.9GHz
Gold 5222 SRF8V 4 3.8GHz
Gold 6208U SRGZD 16 2.9GHz
Gold 6209U SRFQ3 20 2.1GHz
Gold 6210U SRF9B 20 2.5GHz
Gold 6222V SRFQ5 20 1.8GHz
Gold 6226 SRFPP 12 2.7GHz
Gold 6226R SRGZC 16 2.9GHz
Gold 6230 SRF8W 20 2.1GHz
Gold 6230N SRFPR 20 2.3GHz
Gold 6230T SRFPS 20 2.1GHz
Gold 6234 SRFPN 8 3.3GHz
Gold 6240 SRF8X 18 2.6GHz
Gold 6240L SRFQ0 18 2.6GHz
Gold 6240Y SRF9D 18 2.6GHz
Gold 6242 SRF8Y 16 2.8GHz
Gold 6242R SRGZJ 20 3.1GHz
Gold 6244 SRF8Z 8 3.6GHz
Gold 6246 SRFPJ 12 3.3GHz
Gold 6246R SRGZL 16 3.4GHz
Gold 6248 SRF90 20 2.5GHz
Gold 6250 SRGTR 8 3.9GHz
Gold 6250L SRH5D 8 3.9GHz
Gold 6254 SRF92 18 3.1GHz
Gold 6256 SRGTQ 12 3.6GHz
Platinum 8253 SRF93 16 2.2GHz
Platinum 8256 SRF94 4 3.8GHz

Memory

DIMM Slots & Channels

The Dell PowerEdge R540 has a total of 16 DIMM slots with a total of six memory channels. Each memory channel consist of two DIMM slots.

Memory Types & Module Capacities

The R540 accepts DDR4 memory. ECC Registered (RDIMMs) and Load Reduced (LRDIMMs) are supported by this server, but the two types cannot be mixed. Mixing memory types can lead to boot failure. With load reduced memory, an overall greater capacity can be achieved when compared to ECC registered. Module capacities of 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB can be used. It is important to note that 64GB modules can only be installed as an LRDIMM.

Max Configurations

With load reduced memory, a maximum configuration of 1024GB can be achieved via 16 x 64GB modules. With ECC Registered, 512GB is the max that you can achieve with a configuration of 16 x 32GB modules.

Supported Memory Speeds

The Dell PowerEdge accepts memory speeds of 2133MT/s, 2400MT/s, 2666MT/s, 2933MT/s, and 3200MT/s. Do note, that 2666MT/s is the fastest possible speed for this system, meaning that 2933MT/s and 3200MT/s will clock down. Another factor that affects the max memory speed of the system, is the processor that is installed. For example, if the installed processor supports a max speed of 2400MT/s and a 2666MT/s module is installed, the module will operate at 2400MT/s.

Storage

Supported Drives

Type Speeds Max Capacity (Per Drive) 2.5"
SAS 7.2K, 10K, 15K 2.4TB
SATA 7.2K 2TB
SSD 6GB/s, 12GB/s 7.68TB
Type Speeds Max Capacity (Per Drive) 3.5"
SAS 7.2K 18TB
SATA 7.2K 16TB
SSD 6GB/s, 12GB/s 3.84TB

Power Supplies

Power Supplies Overview

The Dell PowerEdge R540 server supports up to two hot-swap power supplies. Hot-swap power supplies can be installed or removed, if one power supply unit remains plugged into the system. Power supply options for the R540 are: 450W AC Cabled, 495W AC, 750W AC, 750W Mixed Mode HVDC (China Only), 750W Mixed Mode (DC input for China Only), 1100W AC, 1100W Mixed Mode HVDC.

RAID Options

RAID Options RAID Levels Cache Drive Speeds PCIe Generation RAID Hardware
S140 onboard software 0,1,5,10 None 6 Gb/s SATA
12 Gb/s SAS
PCIe 3.0 Software
HBA330 Passthrough None 6 Gb/s SATA
12 Gb/s SAS
PCIe 3.0 Hardware
HBA350i Passthrough None 3 Gb/s SAS
6 Gb/s SAS/SATA
12 Gb/s
PCIe 4.0 Hardware
HBA355e Passthrough None 3 Gb/s SAS/SATA
6 Gb/s SAS/SATA
12 Gb/s SAS
PCIe 4.0 Hardware
12 Gb/s Ext SAS HBA Passthrough None 12 Gb/s SAS PCIe 3.0 Hardware
H330 0,1,5,10,50 None 6 Gb/s SATA
12 Gb/s SAS
PCIe 3.0 Hardware
H730P 0,1,5,6,10,50,60 2GB 6 Gb/s SATA
12 Gb/s SAS
PCIe 3.0 Hardware
H740P 0,1,5,6,10,50,60 8GB 6 Gb/s SATA
12 Gb/s SAS
PCIe 3.1 Hardware
H840 0,1,5,6,10,50,60 8GB 6 Gb/s SATA
12 Gb/s SAS
PCIe 3.1 Hardware
H350 0,1,10 None 6 Gb/s SATA
12 Gb/s SAS
PCIe 4.0 Hardware
H750 0,1,5,6,10,50,60 8GB 3 Gb/s SAS/SATA
6 Gb/s SAS/SATA
12 Gb/s SAS
PCIe 4.0 Hardware

Network Interface Card Options

The Dell PowerEdge R540 has two 1GbE RJ45 ports that are built into the server's motherboard. For additional networking capabilities, the PowerEdge R540 supports a single LOM riser card as well as PCIe network cards that can be installed in any of the system's PCIe slots.

Mezzanine Cards

Broadcom 5720 Dual Port 2x1GbE RJ45
Broadcom 57414 Dual Port 2x10/25GbE SFP28
Broadcom 57416 Dual Port 2x10GbE RJ45
Broadcom 57416 Dual Port 2x10GbE SFP+

PCIe Cards

Broadcom 5719 Quad Port 4x1GbE RJ45 Low Profile
Broadcom 5720 Dual Port 2x1GbE RJ45 Low Profile
Broadcom 57412 Dual Port 2x10GbE SFP+ Low Profile
Broadcom 57414 Dual Port 2x10/25GbE SFP28 Low Profile
Broadcom 57416 Dual Port 2x10GbE RJ45 Low Profile
QLogic 2690 Single Port 1x16Gb FC HBA Low Profile V2
QLogic 2692 Dual Port 2x16Gb FC HBA Low Profile V2

Systems Management Solutions

The Dell PowerEdge R540 Server utilizes the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 9 (iDRAC9), which allows you to easily manage your Dell server. The iDRAC9 web interface provides a variety of useful information and features, that make managing your Dell server an easy task. Features include, but are not limited to hardware monitoring, power control, remote console, control over system settings, firmware update control, storage management, and much more. You can access the iDRAC9 web interface, by setting this iDRAC IP in system setup and searching the IP in a web browser.

Supported Operating Systems:

The Dell PowerEdge R540 Server supports a wide variety of operating systems which ranges from different distributions of Linux, VMware, and Windows Server. The operating systems include, but are not limited to:

  • ⦿ Citrix XenServer 6.5
  • ⦿ Citrix XenServer 7.0
  • ⦿ Novell SuSE Linux ES 11
  • ⦿ Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 6
  • ⦿ Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 7
  • ⦿ Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 8
  • ⦿ SUSE Linux ES 12
  • ⦿ SUSE Linux ES 15
  • ⦿ VMware ESXi 5.1
  • ⦿ VMware ESXi 5.5
  • ⦿ VMware ESXi 6.0
  • ⦿ VMware ESXi 6.5
  • ⦿ VMware ESXi 6.7
  • ⦿ Window Server 2008 R2
  • ⦿ Window Server 2012
  • ⦿ Window Server 2012 R2
  • ⦿ Window Server 2016
  • ⦿ Window Server 2019 LTSC

Dell PowerEdge R540 Video

Technical Information Overview

The Dell PowerEdge R540 is a powerful 1U rackmount server, that can handle almost anything you throw at it. It is loaded with features that expand the cababilities of the system. Learning about these features is the best thing you can do to fully take advantage of the perks of the R540. We have compiled a few guides that are useful for learning the ins and outs of the Dell PowerEdge R540 server.

Technical Guide

Learn the ins and outs of the R540: View PowerEdge R540 Technical Guide



Technical Specifications

For all technical information regarding the PowerEdge R540, refer to the R540 technical specificaitons: View PowerEdge R540 Technical Specifications



Spec Sheet

Need a quick overview of the R540's specs? Check out the R540 spec sheet: View PowerEdge R540 Spec Sheet



Installation and Service Manual

Need help installing/replacing components or with using diagnostic's tools? The Installation and Service Manual is a fantastic resource: View PowerEdge R540 Installation and Service Manual



Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 9 User's Guide

Everything you need to know about iDRAC 9, all in one place: View PowerEdge R540 iDRAC 9 User's Guide



Lifecycle Controller User's Guide

Navigate Lifecycle Controller with the Lifecycle Controller User's Guide: View PowerEdge R540 Lifecycle Controller Setup Guide



Dell Systems Management Overview

Learn about the R540's System Managment Technologies: View PowerEdge R540 Dell System Management Overview Guide



BIOS Upgrade EFI File Download

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Cloud Ninja One Year Warranty

WHAT IS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY?

Cloud Ninja warrants the hardware product and accessories contained in the original packaging (“Cloud Ninja Product”) against defects in materials and workmanship when used normally in accordance with Cloud Ninja' guidelines for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of original retail purchase by the end-user purchaser ("Warranty Period"). Cloud Ninja’s guidelines include but are not limited to information contained in technical specifications and user manuals communications from Brand.

Please note: All claims made under the Cloud Ninja’s One-Year Limited Warranty will be governed by the terms set out in this warranty document.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY?

This Warranty does not apply to any non-Cloud Ninja sold hardware products or any software, even if packaged or sold with Cloud Ninja hardware. Manufacturers, suppliers, or publishers, other than Cloud Ninjas, may provide their own warranties to you – please contact them for further information. Cloud Ninjas does not warrant that the operation of the Cloud Ninja Product will be uninterrupted or error-free. Cloud Ninjas is not responsible for damages arising from failure to follow instructions relating to the Cloud Ninja Product’s use. We do warranty drives used for China plotting or mining. We support the Crypto community and love what they are building. However, China burns through drives and we cannot provide warranty for China.

This Warranty does not apply: (a) to consumable parts, such as batteries or protective coatings that are designed to diminish over time, unless failure has occurred due to a defect in materials or workmanship; (b) to cosmetic damage, including but not limited to scratches, dents and broken plastic on ports; (c) to damage caused by use with another product; (d) to damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, liquid contact, fire, earthquake or other external cause; (e) to damage caused by operating the Cloud Ninjas Product outside original manufacturer’s published guidelines; (f) to damage caused by service (including upgrades and expansions) performed by anyone who is not a representative of Cloud Ninjas or a Cloud Ninjas Authorized Service Provider; (g) to a Cloud Ninjas Product that has been modified to alter functionality or capability without the written permission of Cloud Ninjas; (h) to defects caused by normal wear and tear or otherwise due to the normal aging of the Cloud Ninjas Product, or (i) if any serial number has been removed or defaced from the Cloud Ninjas Product.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

YOU SHOULD MAKE PERIODIC BACKUP COPIES OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE CLOUD NINJAS PRODUCT STORAGE MEDIA TO PROTECT THE CONTENTS AND AS A PRECAUTION AGAINST POSSIBLE OPERATIONAL FAILURES.

Before receiving warranty service, Cloud Ninjas or its agents may require that you furnish proof of purchase details, respond to questions designed to assist with diagnosing potential issues and follow Cloud Ninjas’ procedures for obtaining warranty service. Before submitting your Cloud Ninjas Product for warranty service you should maintain a separate backup copy of the contents of its storage media, remove all personal information that you want to protect and disable all security passwords.

DURING WARRANTY SERVICE IT IS POSSIBLE THE CONTENTS OF THE STORAGE MEDIA WILL BE LOST, REPLACED OR REFORMATTED. CLOUD NINJAS AND ITS AGENTS ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OF SOFTWARE PROGRAMS, DATA OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE STORAGE MEDIA OR ANY OTHER PART OF THE CLOUD NINJAS PRODUCT SERVICED.

Following warranty service your Cloud Ninjas Product or a replacement device will be returned to you as your Cloud Ninja Product was configured when originally purchased, subject to applicable updates. You will be responsible for reinstalling all other software programs, data and information. Recovery and reinstallation of other software programs, data and information are not covered under this Warranty.

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