Dell PowerEdge R550 2U Rack Server
The Dell PowerEdge R550 is a 2U, dual-socket rack server designed to offer a balance of performance and storage density for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). It is optimized for value, supporting workloads like lightweight virtualization, file storage, and web hosting.
Key Technical Features
- Processor: Supports up to two 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors (Silver or Gold) with up to 24 cores per socket
- Memory: 16 DDR4 DIMM slots supporting up to 1 TB of RDIMM memory at speeds up to 2933 MT/s
- Storage Bays: Up to 8 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA (HDD/SSD) for high capacity or up to 16 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA (HDD/SSD) for higher spindle counts
- Expansion: Up to 3 PCIe Gen4 slots and 1 PCIe Gen3 slot for improved throughput and reduced latency
- Management: Features iDRAC9 for automated, secure remote management
Target Use Cases
The R550 is built for organizations that need a reliable, general-purpose server without the extreme costs of high-end enterprise models.
- Small IT Infrastructure: Ideal for domain controllers and small database workloads
- Virtualization: Supports light-duty virtualization environments (e.g., VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V)
- Data Center/File Server: High storage density makes it suitable for file serving and surveillance storage
Technical Specifications
| Item |
Specification |
| Model |
Dell PowerEdge R550 |
| Form Factor |
2U Rack Server |
| Processor |
1–2 * 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable |
| Max CPU Cores |
Up to 24 cores per CPU |
| Chipset |
Intel Platform |
| Memory Type |
DDR4 RDIMM ECC |
| Memory Slots |
16 DIMM Slots |
| Max Memory |
Up to 1TB |
| Memory Speed |
Up to 2933 MT/s |
| Storage Options |
SAS / SATA HDD / SSD |
| Drive Bays |
Up to 16 * 2.5" or 8 * 3.5" |
| Max Storage |
Up to 120TB+ |
| RAID Controller |
PERC H345 / H355 / H745 / H755 |
| Boot |
BOSS-S2 (2 * M.2 SSD) optional |
| Network |
2 * 1GbE LOM + OCP 3.0 option |
| Expansion Slots |
Up to 3 * PCIe Gen4 + 1 * Gen3 |
| GPU Support |
Not supported |
| Power Supply |
600W / 700W / 800W / 1100W (Redundant) |
| Cooling |
Air cooling |
| Dimensions |
1U (Approx. 43 * 434 * 750 mm) |
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