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Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 Installation and Service Manual

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Back panel features

This back view displays the features available on the back of the system.

Figure 1. Back panel features of 12 x 3.5-inch + 2 x 3.5-inch (rear) drive system
This image shows back panel features of 12 x 3.5 inch + 2 x 3.5 inch (rear) drive system
Table 1. Back panel features of R540This is a table describing the indicators, buttons, or connector icons of the back panel of the R540.
Item Features Icon Description
1 Serial port serial connector iconUse the serial port to connect a serial device to the system. For more information, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 Technical Specifications on the product documentation page.
2 Drive (2) N/A Two optional rear drives supported for 12 x 3.5 -inch system.
3 Low profile riser right slot N/A Use the card slot to connect half-height PCIe expansion card on low profile riser.
4 Low profile riser left slot N/A Use the card slot to connect half-height PCIe expansion card on low profile riser.
5 Power supply unit (PSU) (2) N/A For more information, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 Technical Specifications on the product documentation page.
6 LOM riser port (2) Ethernet connector iconUse the Ethernet or SFP+ ports to connect Local Area Networks (LANs) to the system. For more information about the supported Ethernet or SFP+ ports. For more information, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 Technical Specifications on the product documentation page.
7 Ethernet port (2) Ethernet connector iconUse the Ethernet ports to connect Local Area Networks (LANs) to the system. For more information about the supported Ethernet ports, For more information, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 Technical Specifications on the product documentation page.
8 USB 3.0 port (2) USB 3.0 connector iconUse the USB 3.0 port to connect USB devices to the system. These ports are 4-pin, USB 3.0-compliant.
9 iDRAC9 dedicated network port iDRAC iconUse the iDRAC9 dedicated network port to securely access the embedded iDRAC on a separate management network, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
10 VGA port video connector iconUse the VGA port to connect a display to the system. For more information about the supported VGA port, For more information, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 Technical Specifications on the product documentation page.
11 System status indicator cable port N/A Enables you to connect the status indicator cable and view system status when the CMA is installed.
12 System identification button System identification iconPress the system ID button:
  • To locate a particular system within a rack.
  • To turn the system ID on or off.
To reset iDRAC, press and hold the button for more than 15 s.
NOTE
  • To reset iDRAC using system ID, ensure that the system ID button is enabled in the iDRAC setup.
  • If the system stops responding during POST, press and hold the system ID button (for more than five seconds) to enter the BIOS progress mode.
Figure 2. Back panel features of 12 x 3.5-inch + 2 x 3.5-inch (rear) drive system
This image shows back panel features of 12 x 3.5-inch + 2 x 3.5-inch (rear) drive system.
Table 2. Back panel features of R540This is a table describing the indicators, buttons, or connector icons of the back panel of the R540.
Item Features Icon Description
1 Serial port serial connector iconUse the serial port to connect a serial device to the system. For more information about the supported serial port, For more information, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 Technical Specifications on the product documentation page.
2 Drive (2) N/A Two optional rear drives supported for 12 x 3.5 inch system.
3 Full height riser slot N/A Use the card slots to connect full-height PCIe expansion cards on full height riser.
4 Power supply unit (PSU) (2) N/A For information about supported PSUs, For more information, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 Technical Specifications on the product documentation page.
5 LOM riser port (2) Ethernet connector iconUse the Ethernet or SFP+ ports to connect Local Area Networks (LANs) to the system. For more information about the supported Ethernet or SFP+ ports, For more information, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 Technical Specifications on the product documentation page.
6 Ethernet port (2) Ethernet connector iconUse the Ethernet ports to connect Local Area Networks (LANs) to the system. For more information about the supported Ethernet ports, For more information, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 Technical Specifications on the product documentation page.
7 USB 3.0 port (2) USB 3.0 connector iconUse the USB 3.0 port to connect USB devices to the system. These ports are 4-pin, USB 3.0-compliant.
8 iDRAC9 dedicated network port iDRAC iconUse the iDRAC9 dedicated network port to securely access the embedded iDRAC on a separate management network, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
9 VGA port video connector iconUse the VGA port to connect a display to the system. For more information about the supported VGA port, For more information, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 Technical Specifications on the product documentation page.
10 System status indicator cable port N/A Enables you to connect the status indicator cable and view system status when the CMA is installed.
11 System identification button System identification iconPress the system ID button:
  • To locate a particular system within a rack.
  • To turn the system ID on or off.
To reset iDRAC, press and hold the button for more than 15 seconds.
NOTE
  • To reset iDRAC using system ID, ensure that the system ID button is enabled in the iDRAC setup.
  • If the system stops responding during POST, press and hold the system ID button (for more than five seconds) to enter the BIOS progress mode.
Figure 3. Back panel features of 12 x 3.5-inch drive system with butterfly riser
This image shows back panel features of 2 x 3.5-inch drive system with butterfly riser.
Table 3. Back panel features of R540This is a table describing the indicators, buttons, or connector icons of the back panel of the R540.
Item Features Icon Description
1 Serial port serial connector iconUse the serial port to connect a serial device to the system. For more information about the supported serial port, For more information, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 Technical Specifications on the product documentation page.
2 Butterfly riser slot N/A Use the card slots to connect full-height PCIe expansion cards on butterfly riser.
3 PCIe slot (3) N/A Use the card slots to connect up to three half-height PCIe expansion cards on the system board.
4 Power supply unit (PSU) N/A For information about supported PSUs, For more information, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 Technical Specifications on the product documentation page.
5 LOM riser ports Ethernet connector iconUse the Ethernet or SFP+ ports to connect Local Area Networks (LANs) to the system. For more information about the supported Ethernet or SFP+ ports, For more information, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 Technical Specifications on the product documentation page.
6 Ethernet ports (2) Ethernet connector iconUse the Ethernet ports to connect Local Area Networks (LANs) to the system. For more information about the supported Ethernet ports, For more information, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 Technical Specifications on the product documentation page.
7 USB 3.0 port USB 3.0 connector iconUse the USB 3.0 port to connect USB devices to the system. These ports are 4-pin, USB 3.0-compliant.
8 iDRAC9 dedicated network port iDRAC iconUse the iDRAC9 dedicated network port to securely access the embedded iDRAC on a separate management network, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
9 VGA port video connector iconUse the VGA port to connect a display to the system. For more information about the supported VGA port, For more information, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 Technical Specifications on the product documentation page.
10 Status indicator cable port N/A Enables you to connect the status indicator cable and view system status when the CMA is installed.
11 System identification button System identification iconPress the system ID button:
  • To locate a particular system within a rack.
  • To turn the system ID on or off.
To reset iDRAC, press and hold the button for more than 15 seconds.
NOTE
  • To reset iDRAC using system ID, ensure that the system ID button is enabled in the iDRAC setup.
  • If the system stops responding during POST, press and hold the system ID button (for more than five seconds) to enter the BIOS progress mode.

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