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Precision 3540 Mobile Workstation
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Power within reach
Introducing our smaller, lighter and more accessible Precision workstation. Built to empower productivity in CAD and other demanding applications.
Power within reach
Introducing our smaller, lighter and more accessible Precision workstation. Built to empower productivity in CAD and other demanding applications.
Product Details
Operating System
Available with Windows 10 Pro or Windows 10 Pro for Workstations – for a smooth, versatile PC experience.
Be mobile. Remain powerful.
Ground-breaking innovation: Starting at just 4.04lbs., the Precision 3540 is all about mobility. It’s made with premium materials, coming in at 10% lighter and has outstanding battery life.
Bigger productivity: The narrow-edge display gives you more screen real estate on your 15” mobile workstation which makes it easier to view CAD applications and heavy Excel spreadsheets.
Brilliant performance: The Precision 3540 comes fully equipped with Intel® Core ™ 8th Gen processors (quad-core), perfect for demanding CAD and heavy spreadsheets.
Professional graphics: Experience exceptional performance for everything from large spreadsheets to 2D and entry-level 3D CAD with optional next-generation AMD Radeon® Pro graphics with 2GB of memory.
Fast memory: Accelerate workflows and improve response time with high-speed memory up to 32GB at 2400MHz*.
Versatility at its finest: Stay connected to all the tools you need with ports that include optional Thunderbolt™, HDMI, USB and more.
Vital reliability: Get outstanding battery life with the optional 4-cell 68Whr ExpressCharge-capable battery. You’ll be up and running quickly and staying productive.
Store your creations: Keep your designs local with up to 2TB of high-speed storage*.
Bigger productivity: The narrow-edge display gives you more screen real estate on your 15” mobile workstation which makes it easier to view CAD applications and heavy Excel spreadsheets.
Brilliant performance: The Precision 3540 comes fully equipped with Intel® Core ™ 8th Gen processors (quad-core), perfect for demanding CAD and heavy spreadsheets.
Professional graphics: Experience exceptional performance for everything from large spreadsheets to 2D and entry-level 3D CAD with optional next-generation AMD Radeon® Pro graphics with 2GB of memory.
Fast memory: Accelerate workflows and improve response time with high-speed memory up to 32GB at 2400MHz*.
Versatility at its finest: Stay connected to all the tools you need with ports that include optional Thunderbolt™, HDMI, USB and more.
Vital reliability: Get outstanding battery life with the optional 4-cell 68Whr ExpressCharge-capable battery. You’ll be up and running quickly and staying productive.
Store your creations: Keep your designs local with up to 2TB of high-speed storage*.
Intelligence that matches yours
Dell Optimizer for Precision is a built-in AI platform that learns how you work and continuously adapts to your style to create a smarter, more personalized and productive experience.
ExpressResponse: Launch your most used apps faster. We use built-in AI and Intel® Adaptix™ Technology to adjust performance levels where you need them most.
ExpressSign-in: Get to work faster than ever. Our workstation proximity sensor enabled by Intel® Context Sensing Technology detects your presence to instantly wake and log you in via the IR camera and Windows Hello, all without lifting a finger. It locks upon walking away, so your work stays safer.
ExpressCharge: AI improves battery performance by adapting to your typical power consumption and charge patterns. Always on the go? You’ll get an ExpressCharge Boost to gain 35% charge in about 20 minutes. Have more time? ExpressCharge will automatically get you up to 80% in an hour.* And if you can’t charge your system right away, it will subtly adjust settings to preserve resources, such as dimming your screen or turning off Bluetooth when not in use.
Intelligent Audio: Dell Optimizer’s Intelligent Audio will automatically tune your system by adjusting background noise, managing speech volume and refining overall sound experience so you can hear and be heard better wherever you work.
ExpressResponse: Launch your most used apps faster. We use built-in AI and Intel® Adaptix™ Technology to adjust performance levels where you need them most.
ExpressSign-in: Get to work faster than ever. Our workstation proximity sensor enabled by Intel® Context Sensing Technology detects your presence to instantly wake and log you in via the IR camera and Windows Hello, all without lifting a finger. It locks upon walking away, so your work stays safer.
ExpressCharge: AI improves battery performance by adapting to your typical power consumption and charge patterns. Always on the go? You’ll get an ExpressCharge Boost to gain 35% charge in about 20 minutes. Have more time? ExpressCharge will automatically get you up to 80% in an hour.* And if you can’t charge your system right away, it will subtly adjust settings to preserve resources, such as dimming your screen or turning off Bluetooth when not in use.
Intelligent Audio: Dell Optimizer’s Intelligent Audio will automatically tune your system by adjusting background noise, managing speech volume and refining overall sound experience so you can hear and be heard better wherever you work.
Private, secure, productive
Productivity at your fingertips: The optional 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.
Precision, meet privacy: A new feature for all Precision workstations, a camera shutter that 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.
Precision, meet privacy: A new feature for all Precision workstations, a camera shutter that 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.
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
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Ports & Slots
1. Memory Card Reader | 2. Headphone Jack | 3. USB 3.1 Gen1 | 4. USB 3.1 Gen 1 with PowerShare | 5. HDMI | 6. RJ45 port | 7. Security lock | 8. Power Adapter Port | 9. USB-C with optional Thunderbolt™ | 10. USB 3.1 Gen 1 | 11. Smart Card Reader (Optional)
Dimensions & Weight
1. Height: 20.35mm (0.80") | 2. Width: 359.1mm (14.14") | 3. Depth: 236.2mm (9.30") | Starting Weight: 1.83Kg (4.04lbs)*
Essential work accessories for your Precision 3540
Maximize the performance of your Precision 3540 with the ultimate work accessories designed to increase productivity at your desk.
Dell Business Thunderbolt™ Dock | WD19TB
The Dell Business Thunderbolt™ Dock allows you to connect your mobile workstation to a single data and power source for ultimate display performance with speedy data transfers.
Dell UltraSharp 27 USBC Monitor | U2719DC
See fine details and true-to-life color on this 27” QHD monitor in an innovative, stylishly thin design with USB-C connectivity.
Dell Premier Wireless Keyboard and Mouse | KM717
Enhance productivity with an elegant mouse and keyboard designed to fit into virtually any workspace.
Essential mobile accessories for your Precision 3540
Enhance the mobility of your Precision 3540 with accessories designed to keep you powered up, protected and connected on the go.
Dell USB-C Mobile Adapter | DA300
Connect your Precision to almost any device with a convenient 6-in-1 compact adapter and collaborate from any location.
Dell Notebook Power Bank Plus – USB C, 65Wh
Offering a high power delivery of up to 65Wh this power bank can charge the widest range of USB-C laptops, as well as mobile devices.
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ProSupport Plus: With our most complete support service for PCs and tablets, you get all the capabilities of ProSupport with predictive failure prevention,* repair for drops, spills and surges and hard drive retention in the case of failure.*
ProSupport: Let us make hardware and software support easy. ProSupport offers 24x7 access to in-region advanced technology experts who contact you when critical issues arise,* all so you can focus on the strategic work that moves your business ahead.
ProSupport Plus: With our most complete support service for PCs and tablets, you get all the capabilities of ProSupport with predictive failure prevention,* repair for drops, spills and surges and hard drive retention in the case of failure.*
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