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Dell PowerEdge R540 Rack Server Chassis (12x3.5")

Price: $1,035.00

Brand:  
MPN:  
DPE-R540-12x3.5+2x3.5-Chassis
Type:  
Chassis
Condition:  
ECS Refurbished & Tested

Total:- $1,035.00


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Dell PowerEdge R540 Rack Server Chassis (12x3.5")

Quick Specs

Form Factor: 2U rack server
Processor: 2 x Intel Xeon Scalable | Max: 20 Cores
Memory: 16 DDR4 RDIMM/LRDIMM 2666Mhz | Max: 1TB
Storage: 12 LFF SAS/NL-SAS/SATA (HDD/SSD) | Max: 168TB 
Rear Storage: 2 LFF SAS/SATA (HDD/SSD) | Max: 28TB
Default Controller: S140 (SW RAID) SATA
Remote Management: iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller 
Boot Options: BOSS-S2 or IDSDM with vFlash card
Embedded NIC: 2x 1GbE (Other Options Available)
with Rear Storage PCIe Slots: 2 LP or 1 FH | Gen:  3.0
Without Rear Storage PCIe Slots: 1 LP + 4 FH | Gen: 3.0
GPU: None

Ideal for:

  • Data Analytics
  • Mail
  • Video Streaming
  • Virtualization
  • Web Tech

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 delivers the ideal balance of resources and affordability to adapt to a variety of application demands.

Power your applications with the versatility of the Dell EMC PowerEdge R540

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 delivers the versatility and flexibility to power a variety of applications. With a balanced set of resources, expandability and affordability the Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 adapts to the demands of the modern data center with the ideal value optimized design. Automatically optimize performance with one button application tuning and scale for future demands with up to 14 3.5” drives.

  • Scale compute resources with 2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors, and tailor performance based on your unique workload requirements.
  • Automatically optimize application performance with one-button tuning.
  • Flexible storage with up to 14 3.5” drives.
  • Free up storage with boot optimized M.2 SSDs.
Intuitive systems management with intelligent automation

Dell EMC PowerEdge servers are optimized for top efficiency and uptime, with intelligent automation that decreases time spent on the most common IT tasks. Combined with the agent-free management of the embedded iDRAC with Lifecycle Controller, the Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 is easily and effectively managed.

  • Simplify data center management with OpenManage Essentials to intelligently automate the entire server life cycle management process – from bare-metal deployment, through configuration and updates, to ongoing maintenance.
  • Use the OpenManage Mobile app to take advantage of new wireless Quick Sync 2 capabilities to efficiently perform management procedures at-the-server, across multiple servers within the data center, or monitor server status and respond to alerts, anytime, anywhere.

Rely on PowerEdge with built-in security Every PowerEdge server is made with a cyber-resilient architecture, building security into all parts of a server’s life cycle. The R540 uses these new security features so you can reliably and securely deliver the right data to where your customers are, no matter where they are. Dell EMC considers each part of system security, from design to end of life, to ensure trust and deliver worry-free, secure systems.

  • Rely on a secure supply chain that protects servers from factory to the data center.
  • Maintain data safety with cryptographically signed firmware packages and Secure Boot.
  • Prevent unauthorized or malicious change with Server Lockdown.
  • Wipe all data from storage media including hard drives, SSDs and system memory quickly and securely with System Erase.

Power your applications with a versatile 2-socket rack server

Satisfy a variety of applications with the flexible Dell EMC PowerEdge R540. Its balanced combination of resources, expandability and affordability adapt to the changing demands of a modern data center. Optimize your application performance with one-button tuning. Scale for future requirements with up to 14 x 3.5" drives. Embedded diagnostics and SupportAssist help to maximize uptime without added effort, in a worry-free environment.


Achieve performance at scale with the PowerEdge portfolio

Our modern compute platforms are built to scale easily and take advantage of technologies that lift application performance. The Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 rack server combines affordably and versatably, so you can adapt to a variety of applications and meet future demands.

  • Scale compute resources with 2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors and tailor performance based on your unique workload requirements.
  • Optimize application performance with one-button tuning.
  • Enable storage flexibility with up to 14 x 3.5" drives.
  • Free up storage with boot-optimized M.2 SSDs.
Storage Controllers

NOTE: The new generation PERC 11 H750, H350, and HBA350i adapters cannot be mixed with the PERC H740P, H730P, HBA330, H330 adapters of the previous generations in one system.

Performance Level Controller and Description
Entry S140—SATA
Value HBA355e, HBA350i, H350, H730P, HBA330, H330, 12 Gb/s Ext SAS HBA
Value Performance H750, H730P
Premium Performance H750, H840, H740P

This Product Is Compatible With The Following Systems:

Product Specs

Base Standard Capabilities

FeaturePowerEdge R540 Technical specification
ProcessorUp to two Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, up to 20 cores per processor
Memory16 DDR4 DIMM slots, Supports RDIMM /LRDIMM, speeds up to 2666MT/s, 1TB max*
Storage controllersInternal controllers: PERC H330, H730p, H740p, HBA330, Software RAID (SWRAID) S140
Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem: HWRAID 2 x M.2 SSDs 120GB, 240 GB
External PERC (RAID): H840
External HBAs (non-RAID): 12 Gbps SAS HBA
Drive baysFront drive bays: Up to 12 x 3.5” SAS/SATA HDD max 168TB
Rear drive bays: Up to 2 x 3.5 SAS/SATA HDD max 28TB
Optional DVD-ROM, DVD+RW
Power supplies FansTitanium 750W, Platinum 495W, 750W, and 1100W
450W bronze
240HVDC 750W, 1100W 380 VDC
Six hot pluggable fans for N+1 redundancy
SizingForm factor: Rack (2U)Chassis max depth: 693.81 mm (without bezel)
Max depth: 707.74 mm (with bezel)
BezelOptional LCD or security bezel
Embedded / At-ServeriDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller
iDRAC Direct
iDRAC REST API with Redfish
Quick Sync 2 BLE/wireless module
Consoles & MobileOpenManage Enterprise (available soon)
OpenManage Essentials
OpenManage Mobile
OpenManage Power Center
IntegrationsOpenManage integrations: Microsoft® System Center, VMware® vCenter™, BMC Software
ConnectionsNagios Core and Nagios XI, HPE Operations Manager i (OMi)
ToolsDell EMC Repository Manager
Dell EMC Update Package
Dell EMC System Update
Dell EMC Server Update Utility
iDRAC Service Module
OpenManage Server Administrator
OpenManage Storage Services
SecurityTPM 1.2/2.0 optional
Cryptographically signed firmware
Silicon Root of Trust
Secure Boot
System Lockdown
System Erase
I/O & PortsNetwork options:
  • 2 x 1GE LOM + (optional) LOM Riser 2 x 1GE
  • 2 x 10GE SFP+
  • 2 x 10GE BaseT
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
Non rear storage config: 
  • 5 PCIe slots
    1xFH/FL + 1xHH/HL (2U Butterfly riser) slots + 3 HH/HL slots
Rear storage config: 
  • 2 or 1 PCIe slots
    2xHH/HL PCIe slot or
    1x FH/HL PCIe slot
Supported operating systemsCanonical® Ubuntu® LTS
Citrix® XenServer®
Microsoft Windows Server® with Hyper-V
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux
SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server
VMware® ESXi

Compare Servers

Feature PowerEdge R540 PowerEdge R530
Processor The 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable processor family Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-2600 v3 or E5-2600 v4 product family
Chipset Intel C620 series chipset Intel C610
Memory 16x DDR4 RDIMM/LRDIMM 12 x DDR4 RDIMM/LRDIMM
Drive bays 12 x 3.5 inch SAS/SATA
Rear: 2 x 3.5 inch SAS/SATA
12 x 3.5 inch SAS/SATA
PCIe Slots Up to 5 x PCIe Gen3 Up to 3 x PCIe Gen3, and 2 x PCIe Gen2
RAID Controller PERC 9/10/11 Mini-PERC 9
RAID Controller ● 14 x 3.5 inches or 2.5 inch SATA/SAS
● 8 x 3.5 inch SATA/SAS
● 2 x 2.5 inches rear SATA/SAS
● 8 x 2.5 inches or 3.5 inches SAS/ SATA
Embedded NIC 2x 1 Gb LOM and optional LAN on riser card:
● 2X 1 GbE
● 2X 10 GbE
● 2X 10 GbE SFP+
4 x 1 Gb
Power Supplies ● 450 W AC Cable PSU
● 495 W AC
● 750 W AC
● 750 W Mixed Mode HVDC (For China Only)
● 750 W Mixed Mode (DC input for China Use Only)
● 1100 W AC
● 1100 W Mixed Mode HVDC
● 450 W AC Cable PSU
● 495 W AC
● 750 W AC
● 1100 W AC
● 750 W DC
Remote Management iDRAC9 iDRAC8
TPM TPM 2.0 China, TPM1.2, TPM2.0 TPM China, TPM1.2, TPM2.0
Rear USB 3.0 port Two rear ports One rear port
iDRAC Direct front port Micro-AB USB Micro-AB USB
Cooling Fan Up to 6 fan support Up to 6 fan support
IDSDM Module Internal Dual SD Module (IDSDM) and vFlash Internal Dual SD Module (IDSDM)
BOSS Module M.2 SATA interface None

Shipping Information

Express Computer Systems can ship to virtually any address in the world and provides you with the best shipping rates possible. Cost of shipping varies depending on what service you require, your destination and size of the shipment. Shipping costs will be calculated separately from your order and billed to you post purchase. In the notes section of your order please provide us with your preferred shipping method and we will get back to you.

Custom configured orders ship within 2 business days after all required products are in stock.

Please allow 3 business days for products that are not in stock to arrive to our facility in Irvine, California.

Domestic Shipments
  • Standard Ground
    • Shipping time: 2-7 business days
    • Order processing time: 0-3 business days
    • Delivery time after order is placed: 2-10 business days
    • Excludes weekends, holidays or weather delays.
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    • Order processing time: 0-3 business days
    • Delivery time after order is placed: 2-5 business days
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  • Overnight / Next Business Day
    • Shipping time: 1 business days
    • Order processing time: 0-3 business days
    • Delivery time after order is placed: 1-4 business days
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International Shipments
  • International Economy
    • Shipping time: 4-6 business days
    • Order processing time: 0-3 business days
    • Delivery time after order is placed: 5-9 business days
    • Excludes weekends, holidays or weather delays.
  • International Priority
    • Shipping time: 1-3 business days
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    • Delivery time after order is placed: 2-6 business days
    • Excludes weekends, holidays or weather delays.

For more information on shipping view our Shipping Information page or send us a message

ECS Warranty Information

Express Computer Systems (ECS) provides a 1 year parts warranty against defects in material or workmanship that will affect the products functionality. All refurbished items are tested prior to shipping to guarantee up-time upon arrival. If you are having issues with an item we provided please Contact Us and we will do our best to assist you.

What does our ECS warranty cover?
We offer 1 year warranty as standard and additional years can be added to fit your needs. Please reach out to a sales associate via the Contact Us page or live chat for more information on extended coverage options. During the coverage period if your product fails we will offer a Next Business Day replacement. If we are unable to replace the product we will refund its original selling price. Shipping costs and tax are not refundable. Express Computer Systems retains the right to decide whether the goods will be replaced or refunded.

What is not covered by our warranty?
Our warranty does not cover any problem caused by the following conditions:

  1. accidents; misuse; carelessness; electrostatic discharge; shock; temperature or humidity beyond the specifications of the product; improper installation; operation; modification;
  2. any improper use that contravenes the instructions in the user manual;
  3. problems caused by other equipment. Our warranty is void if the product is returned with damaged, removed, counterfeit labels, or any modifications (including any component or external cover removal). Our warranties do not cover data loss or damages to any other equipment. In addition, our warranties do not cover incidental damages, consequential damages, or costs related to data recovery, removal, and installation.

Important notes:

  • Please ask for additional warranty/coverage that you may require in addition to the standard 1 ECS warranty prior to final purchase. Requesting additional warranty after your purchase can be denied.
  • FREE technical support is provided on purchased items via phone, email, or live chat.

About Express Computer Systems

Express Computer Systems is committed to transforming our customers’ IT infrastructure with high quality products at affordable costs. Our sales reps and customer support engineers understand our customers rely heavily on advanced technology to run their business but need to do so without breaking the bank.

We specialize in building custom server configurations, custom storage solutions, networking solutions, and components from top manufacturers including HPE, Dell, Cisco, NetApp, Dell EMC, HPE Nimble and many others.

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