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Precision 3541 Workstation
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Performance made affordable
Incredible, accessible power. Featuring up to 8-core Intel® Core™ i9 processors and Dell Precision Optimizer for the best application performance.
Performance made affordable
Incredible, accessible power. Featuring up to 8-core Intel® Core™ i9 processors and Dell Precision Optimizer for the best application performance.
Features
Operating System
With Windows 10 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.
More performance. Less baggage
Intelligent performance: Equip your mobile workstation with either the latest 9th generation Intel® Core™ processors or Xeon® processors (available with the Error Correcting Code (ECC) memory). This processing power combined with our exclusive Dell Precision Optimizer ensures your system runs at peak performance.
Professional graphics: Working with powerful applications like 2D and 3D CAD is easy thanks to the next generation NVIDIA® Quadro® professional graphics with 4GB of memory.
Faster, more dependable memory: Accelerate workflows and improve response time with high-speed memory up to 32GB at 2666MHz.
Store your creations: Keep your designs local with up to 4TB of high-speed storage*.
Vital reliability: Stay up and running with up to 21 hours of battery life with optional 6-cell 97Whr ExpressCharge-capable battery
Immersive productivity: When viewing graphics applications and spreadsheets, work comfortably and see every detail with a bright, Full HD anti-glare touch or non-touch display.
Ground-breaking innovation: Stay productive from one place to the next without being dragged down. Your workstation starts at just 4.34 pounds and features premium materials that make it 10% lighter than its predecessor.
Versatility at its finest: Stay connected to all the tools you need with ports that include Thunderbolt™, HDMI, USB and more.
Professional graphics: Working with powerful applications like 2D and 3D CAD is easy thanks to the next generation NVIDIA® Quadro® professional graphics with 4GB of memory.
Faster, more dependable memory: Accelerate workflows and improve response time with high-speed memory up to 32GB at 2666MHz.
Store your creations: Keep your designs local with up to 4TB of high-speed storage*.
Vital reliability: Stay up and running with up to 21 hours of battery life with optional 6-cell 97Whr ExpressCharge-capable battery
Immersive productivity: When viewing graphics applications and spreadsheets, work comfortably and see every detail with a bright, Full HD anti-glare touch or non-touch display.
Ground-breaking innovation: Stay productive from one place to the next without being dragged down. Your workstation starts at just 4.34 pounds and features premium materials that make it 10% lighter than its predecessor.
Versatility at its finest: Stay connected to all the tools you need with ports that include Thunderbolt™, HDMI, USB and more.
Stay secure and on task
Productivity at your fingertips: 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 all 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: Dell Reliable Memory Technology (RMT) Pro protects your work from potential crashes. Dell's exclusive, RMT Pro works in conjunction with ECC memory to detect and correct memory errors in real time.
Precision, meet privacy: A new feature for all 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: Dell Reliable Memory Technology (RMT) Pro protects your work from potential crashes. Dell's exclusive, RMT Pro works in conjunction with ECC memory to detect and correct memory errors in real time.
As brilliant as your ideas
Tuned to your vision: Free with your mobile workstation, the Dell Precision Optimizer (DPO) automatically tunes your workstation to run specific programs at the fastest speeds possible. 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.
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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.
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 power button 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. Memory Card Reader | 2. Optional SIM Card Slot | 3. Headphone Jack | 4. USB 3.1 Gen 1 & USB 3.1 Gen 1 with PowerShare | 5. HDMI | 6. RJ-45 port | 7. Wedge-shaped Lock Slot | 8. Power Adapter Port | 9. USB-C with Thunderbolt™ | 10. USB 3.1 Gen 1 | 11. Smart Card Reader (Optional)
Dimensions & Weight
1. Height (Front): 0.86" (21.9mm) | 2. Width: 13.85" (359.1mm) | 3. Depth: 9.29" (236.2mm) | Starting weight: 4.34lb (1.97kg)*
Resources
Essential work accessories for your Precision 3541
Maximize the performance of your Precision 3541 with the ultimate work accessories designed to increase productivity at your desk.
Dell Thunderbolt™ Dock | WD19TB
Work at full speed with Dell’s powerful Thunderbolt™ Dock. Charge your system faster, support up to three 4K displays and connect to your peripherals via a single cable
Dell UltraSharp 27 4K Monitor | U2718Q
The world’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 to fit into virtually any workspace.
Essential mobile accessories for your Precision 3541
Enhance the mobility of your Precision 3541 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 Timbuk2 Authority Backpack
Designed specifically for Dell, the Timbuk2-Authority backpack is able to carry and protect everything you need for the workday. The internal organizer provides ample space for laptop accessories and any extra items you need to carry.
Jabra Evolve 75
With the ambient noise cancellation feature of this wireless headset you can hear every work clearly on your next call.
Reviews
Precision 3541 Mobile Workstation: 9.1/10 rating
"The Dell Precision 3541 does show excellent processing power and exceptionally long battery life which mobile users would be very happy with." — ServeTheHome
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