The Dell PowerEdge R550 Rack Server is a dual-socket 2U rack server designed to provide a balance of performance, scalability, and efficiency for enterprise workloads. It is part of Dell’s 15th Generation PowerEdge servers, offering the latest in technology for mid-range and entry-level data center needs. Here are the detailed product features:
1. Processor and Performance
- The Dell PowerEdge R550 Rack Server, CPU Options: Supports up to two 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors, with core counts ranging from 8 to 40 cores per processor.
- Max TDP: Supports processors with up to 270W TDP, allowing for high-performance workloads.
- Dell PowerEdge R550 Rack Server, Cache: L3 cache sizes vary depending on the processor model, providing fast data access.
2. Memory
- DIMM Slots: 16 DDR4 DIMM slots (8 DIMMs per CPU).
- Memory Type: Supports DDR4 RDIMM or LRDIMM, with speeds up to 3200 MT/s.
- Max Memory Capacity: Up to 2 TB using LRDIMMs or 1 TB with RDIMMs.
- Memory Protection: Supports ECC (Error-Correcting Code) for higher reliability and security.
3. Storage
- Drive Bays:
- 8 x 3.5″ hot-plug SAS/SATA or 4 x 3.5″ + 2 x 2.5″ drive options.
- 12 x 3.5″ front bays for maximum storage density.
- NVMe options for ultra-fast storage performance.
- Max Internal Storage: Up to 120 TB using SAS/SATA drives.
- RAID Support: Supports hardware RAID controllers, such as PERC H755, H750, and H345, offering various RAID levels for data protection.
- BOSS Card: Optional Boot Optimized Storage Solution (BOSS) for booting OS from reliable, redundant SSD storage.
4. I/O and Expansion
- Dell PowerEdge R550 Rack Server, PCIe Slots: Up to 3 PCIe Gen4 expansion slots, allowing for high-speed add-on cards like NICs, HBAs, or GPUs.
- Networking Options:
- Embedded 2 x 1GbE LOM (LAN on Motherboard).
- Optional NIC options for higher bandwidth (up to 25GbE or more) through PCIe slots.
- USB Ports:
- Front: 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x USB 3.0.
- Rear: 2 x USB 3.0.
- Internal: 1 x USB 3.0 for internal use.
- Serial and VGA Ports: 1 x Serial port, 1 x VGA port.
5. Power and Cooling
- Power Supply: Supports hot-plug, redundant power supply units (PSUs):
- 495W, 750W, or 1100W Titanium/Platinum PSUs, offering energy efficiency and reliability.
- Cooling System: Equipped with hot-swappable, redundant fans that adjust their speed based on system workload and environmental conditions, maintaining optimal thermal performance.
6. Management and Security
- iDRAC9 (Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller): Offers comprehensive remote management capabilities, including power control, monitoring, and firmware updates.
- OpenManage Enterprise: Simplifies management of server life cycles from deployment to day-to-day operations.
- Security Features:
- TPM 2.0 for cryptographic operations.
- Secure Boot and system lockdown to protect against unauthorized changes.
- System Erase for quick and secure decommissioning of storage devices.
- Dell Technologies Safeguard: Enhances security with hardware root of trust, signed firmware, and silicon-based security.
7. Operating System Support
- Compatible with a wide range of operating systems:
- Windows Server
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
- Ubuntu Server
- VMware ESXi
8. Form Factor
- Rack Height: 2U rack form factor.
- Dimensions:
- Height: 87.3 mm (3.44 inches)
- Width: 434.0 mm (17.09 inches)
- Depth: 677.8 mm (26.68 inches)
- Weight: Approximately 16.3 kg (starting weight, depending on configuration).
9. Use Cases
- Dell PowerEdge R550 Rack Server, Ideal for businesses that need robust performance at scale, with a focus on virtualization, data analytics, storage management, and dense data center configurations.
- Suitable for industries like education, retail, and healthcare that require a versatile platform for both compute and storage-heavy applications.
10. Additional Features
- Boot-Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS-S1): Provides redundant boot drive options, minimizing downtime risks.
- Multi-Vector Cooling Technology: Ensures efficient cooling, adjusting fan speeds according to real-time demands to maintain energy efficiency and quiet operation.
- NVDIMM: Support for Non-Volatile Memory Modules to help with quick recovery and lower data loss risks during power failures.
Dell PowerEdge R550 Rack Server
- Processor: Intel Xeon Silver 4310 (2.1GHz /3.3GHz, 18MB Cache, 12Core/24 Threads) 120W
- Memory: 16GB (1*16GB) RDIMM, 3200MT/s, Dual Rank, x8z
- Internal storage: 1 x 1.2TB Hard Drive SAS ISE 12Gbps 10k 512n 2.5in with 3.5in HYB CARR
- Storage controller: PERC H755 SAS Front
- Optical Drive: No Internal Optical Drive
- Network interfaces: Broadcom 5720 Dual Port 1Gb On-Board LOM
- Broadcom 5720 Quad Port 1GbE B ASE-T Adapter, OCP NIC 3.0
- Systems Management: iDRAC9, Enterprise 15G
- Power supply: Dual, Hot-Plug, Power Supply (1+1), 800W Mixed Mode
- Ready Rails Sliding Rails without Cable Management Arm
- Warranty: 3Yrs ProSupport Warranty – NBD (Emerging Only)
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