Precision 7540 Workstation: Best Mobile Workstation
"This stupendous performance combined with a handsome 4K screen makes it the best mobile workstation you can buy." — PCMag
Precision 7540 Mobile Workstation
Amplify with superior power
Take work further with the 15" mobile workstation featuring 9th gen Intel® processors, NVIDIA Quadro® RTX graphics and 128GB of ECC memory.
Amplify with superior power
Take work further with the 15" mobile workstation featuring 9th gen Intel® processors, NVIDIA Quadro® RTX graphics and 128GB of ECC memory.
Features & Design
Operating System
With Windows 10 Pro for Workstations or Ubuntu 18.04 LTS – for a smooth, versatile PC experience.
Create without limits
The Dell Precision mobile workstations excel under demanding standards. With the latest Intel® processors, NVIDIA® professional graphics and Dell Precision Optimizer, they focus power and speed behind your biggest ideas.
Performance aligned with your ideas
Extract maximum power: The latest Intel® Core™ or Intel® Xeon® processors, with up to 8-cores, available with ECC memory, combined with Dell Precision Optimizer, deliver the focused power you need to stay productive anywhere.
Faster than ever: Choose the amount of memory you need with up to 128GB of 2667MHz memory or upgrade to 2933MHz DDR4 Super Speed memory.
Powerhouse graphics: Easily handle complex data-intensive workflows with next generation AMD Radeon Pro™ and NVIDIA Quadro® RTX ® professional graphics.
Room for every project: There are no limits to your work. This 15” workstation features (3x) PCle NVMe or (2x) PCIe NVMe after and (1x) 2.5” HDDs (up to 6TB).
Prolonged productivity: Get up to a 97Whr battery that features ExpressCharge and outstanding battery life, so you can get up and running quickly, and stay productive on the job no matter where you need to be.
Faster than ever: Choose the amount of memory you need with up to 128GB of 2667MHz memory or upgrade to 2933MHz DDR4 Super Speed memory.
Powerhouse graphics: Easily handle complex data-intensive workflows with next generation AMD Radeon Pro™ and NVIDIA Quadro® RTX ® professional graphics.
Room for every project: There are no limits to your work. This 15” workstation features (3x) PCle NVMe or (2x) PCIe NVMe after and (1x) 2.5” HDDs (up to 6TB).
Prolonged productivity: Get up to a 97Whr battery that features ExpressCharge and outstanding battery life, so you can get up and running quickly, and stay productive on the job no matter where you need to be.
Get lost in your work
Display your vision: View your projects with complete clarity with an optional UltraSharp UHD HDR 400 IGZO (100% Adobe color gamut) display, optional touch (coming soon) and a new optional aluminum LCD cover.
Work without worry: Designed with premium materials, the new 15" Precision 7540 starts at just 4.15 lb for a workday that’s more mobile than ever.
Revolutionary thermals: A revolutionary cooling system with dual fans improves airflow and keeps your system cool under heavy workloads.
Complete your setup: With Dell Performance Dock WD19DC you have multiple displays and all of your peripherals connected, keeping you productive.
Work without worry: Designed with premium materials, the new 15" Precision 7540 starts at just 4.15 lb for a workday that’s more mobile than ever.
Revolutionary thermals: A revolutionary cooling system with dual fans improves airflow and keeps your system cool under heavy workloads.
Complete your setup: With Dell Performance Dock WD19DC you have multiple displays and all of your peripherals connected, keeping you productive.
Stay secure and productive
Seamless sign-on: The optional Windows Hello fingerprint reader ensures that you and only you can access your work. Simply place your finger on the sensor and just like that, you’re ready to take on the next task. Or upgrade to the Windows Hello IR Camera and sign on with one look.
Precision, meet privacy: A new feature for Precision workstations, a camera shutter ensures others can’t see you through the lens. You can now manually close the shutter for privacy or open it when you want to video conference or take photos.
Dell Reliable Memory Technology Pro: Protects your work from potential crashes related to memory errors. Working in conjunction with ECC memory it detects and corrects or maps out memory errors in real time. RMT Pro also monitors the health of the memory and alerts you when memory is at a critical level and needs to be replaced.
Precision, meet privacy: A new feature for Precision workstations, a camera shutter ensures others can’t see you through the lens. You can now manually close the shutter for privacy or open it when you want to video conference or take photos.
Dell Reliable Memory Technology Pro: Protects your work from potential crashes related to memory errors. Working in conjunction with ECC memory it detects and corrects or maps out memory errors in real time. RMT Pro also monitors the health of the memory and alerts you when memory is at a critical level and needs to be replaced.
Redefine reality
Create fully-immersive AR and VR content with next generation NVIDIA Quadro® RTX professional graphics and powerful performance normally found only in tower workstations.
Create smart
Develop AI on the go with factory-installed Ubuntu Linux, fast storage options, large memory footprint, and Intel® CPUs.
Create smart
Develop AI on the go with factory-installed Ubuntu Linux, fast storage options, large memory footprint, and Intel® CPUs.
Al-ready Data Science Workstations
Intelligently designed for Data Scientists. The latest Precision Data Science Workstations utilize Al to empower users to get their most important work done faster by fine-tuning their devices for optimized performance of the applications they use the most.
Improve productivity with Dell Precision Optimizer
Tuned performance: Free with your mobile workstation, the Dell Precision Optimizer (DPO) automatically tunes your workstation to run specific programs at fast speeds. It’s the only workstation-optimizing software that lets IT administrators enhance the PC remotely through SCCM and KACE integration.
Premium, customized power: Upgrade to the new Dell Precision Optimizer Premium version, the world’s first AI-based performance optimizer software for workstations.* This program learns the behavior of any user-specified applications, identifies optimization opportunities using machine learning and applies performance improvements.
Premium, customized power: Upgrade to the new Dell Precision Optimizer Premium version, the world’s first AI-based performance optimizer software for workstations.* This program learns the behavior of any user-specified applications, identifies optimization opportunities using machine learning and applies performance improvements.
Your work can count on it
Independent Software Vendor (ISV) certification: Precision Workstations are tested to ensure the high-performance applications you rely on every day run smoothly. Dell ISV certifications cover the most popular independent software applications.
Manage and secure with ease
Ultimate convenience
Manage all of your Windows 10 endpoints from one console with Dell Client Command Suite and VMware® Workspace ONE™ integration.
Seamless sign on
SafeID protects end user credentials with an optional fingerprint reader on the palm rest and the FIPS 201 Smart Card Reader—delivering the fast, multi-factor authentication you’ve come to expect from Dell’s most secure PC portfolio.
Remotely manage
Dell unique vPro extensions can remotely manage and run diagnostics on a fleet of devices, whether they are powered on or off.
We’ve got your business covered
ProDeploy Client Suite: We help you deploy PCs with greater speed, less effort and more control. You will direct every detail of your deployment with our TechDirect portal that features an unprecedented level of control, automation and simplicity.
ProSupport: Let us make hardware and software support easy. ProSupport offers 24x7 access to local language, advanced technology experts who contact you when critical issues arise.* We do all this so you can focus on the strategic work that drives your business forward.
ProSupport Plus: With our most complete support service for PCs, you get all the capabilities of ProSupport plus hard drive failure prevention,* repair for drops, spills and surges and hard drive retention in the case of replacement.* In today’s fast moving culture, there’s no time for downtime. Dell has your back. Upgrade to ProSupport Plus.
ProSupport: Let us make hardware and software support easy. ProSupport offers 24x7 access to local language, advanced technology experts who contact you when critical issues arise.* We do all this so you can focus on the strategic work that drives your business forward.
ProSupport Plus: With our most complete support service for PCs, you get all the capabilities of ProSupport plus hard drive failure prevention,* repair for drops, spills and surges and hard drive retention in the case of replacement.* In today’s fast moving culture, there’s no time for downtime. Dell has your back. Upgrade to ProSupport Plus.
Ports & Slots
1. Headphone jack | 2. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (1x power enabled) | 3. Wedge lock Slot | 4. RJ45 | 5. Mini DisplayPort 1.4 | 6. HDMI 2.0 | 7. Power adapter port | 8. Thunderbolt™ 3 USB Type-C ports | 9. SD card reader | 10. Smartcard reader (optional)
Dimensions & Weight
1. Height: 0.98'' (25 mm) | 2. Width: 14.86'' (377.6mm) | 3. Depth: 9.89'' (251.3mm) | Weight: Starting at 5.57lbs (2.53kg). *
Resources
Essential work accessories for your Precision 7540
Maximize the performance of your Precision 7540 mobile workstation with the ultimate work accessories designed to increase productivity at your desk.
Dell Professional Dock | WD19DC
Dell UltraSharp 27 4K Monitor | U2718Q
Dell’s first 27" 4K monitor with InfinityEdge that supports HDR content playback. See stunning colors and details on a virtually borderless display.
Dell Premier Wireless Keyboard and Mouse | KM717
Enhance productivity with an elegant mouse and keyboard designed fit into virtually any workspace. For increased productivity, pair up to two compatible devices with Bluetooth LE.
Essential mobile accessories for your Precision 7540
Enhance the mobility of your Precision 7540 mobile workstation with accessories designed to keep you powered up, protected and connected on the go.
Dell USB-C Mobile Adapter | DA300
Featuring the widest variety of port options available, the Dell USB-C Mobile Adapter - DA300 offers seamless video, network, and data connectivity, in a compact design.
Rating & Reviews
Best Laptops: Dell
European Hardware Community Awards 2020
Precision 7540 Mobile Workstation: Editor's Choice Award
"If you need to pulverize massive workloads and power through huge datasets, the Precision is a formidable pick and our new Editors' Choice for high-end mobile workstations." — PC Magazine
Dell Precision 7540 Workstation: Rated 4/5
"The Dell Precision 7540 is the very definition of a high-end laptop workstation. Powerful and efficient with a vibrant 4K display, it excels with all kinds of work." — Laptop Mag
Dell Precision 7540 with Intel Xeon and ECC Memory: Rated 9.4/10
"The Dell Precision 7540 is a well-built machine that offers top-tier performance in its class for mobile professionals." — Serve the Home
Drivers, Manuals & Support
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