Are you looking for a server solution that can handle growing workloads of small businesses or low-density virtualization? The Dell PowerEdge R550 is a 2U rack-mounted, versatile server that lets you use two processors, providing reliable performance and flexibility in a small IT landscape. It also offers a powerful foundation for virtualization, enterprise applications, and data-centric computing through scalable architecture and resources. The Dell R550 is designed for organizations building or leveraging a cost-effective data center for mission-critical business processes.

Key Features of PowerEdge R550 Rack Server

Dual-Socket Compute with High-Speed DDR4 Performance

It supports dual-socket compute with high-speed DDR4 performance, letting you use two 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors with 24 cores each for impressive performance on enterprise workloads. The R550 can support up to 16 DDR4 DIMM slots with 2TB of total memory, capable of up to 3200 MT/s, for optimized performance in virtualization, databases, and application environments.

Flexible Storage & Secure Management

The R550 may be configured with a maximum of 16×2.5-inch or 8×3.5-inch hot-swappable SAS/SATA SSDs or HDDs, giving you a high degree of flexibility in how you choose to implement storage. The R550 supports both the PERC (H355/H755) for RAID controllers and PCIe Gen4 for expansion of the network (OCP NIC 3.0), secure remote management using iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller, and Secure Boot for enhanced data protection.

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Benefits of PowerEdge of R550 Server

Affordable and Scalable Enterprise Infrastructure

When growing businesses need an affordable and highly scalable enterprise infrastructure, the Dell PowerEdge R550 provides a consistent balance of compute, memory, and storage scalability. Its dual-socket server architecture and redundant hot-plug power supplies enhance performance, reliability, and reduce enterprise-level downtime.

Cloud, Virtualization & Enterprise Applications

The R550 can host several virtual machines while providing the required processing and memory capabilities, running many enterprise applications and workloads, including ERP systems, databases, and cloud applications specific to small, evolving businesses. In addition, the server ensures a reliable, scalable, and consistent performance environment within a dynamic IT infrastructure.

Storage Intensive and Data-Centric Workloads

The Dell PowerEdge R550’s flexible storage drive configurations, along with the support of NVMe drives and use of PCIe Gen 4 bandwidth, make this server ideal for storage-intensive workloads. It supports storing and processing files, providing backup data, and processing data that requires high-throughput, storage, and stable performance.

Why ServerBasket?

Custom Configuration and Competitive Pricing

ServerBasket offers custom configurations and competitive pricing for the R550, including processor, RAM, hard drive, RAID levels, and network interface, allowing you to choose the best components and cost based on your specific requirements and budget.

Fast Delivery and Deployment Support

You can get your Dell R550 server delivered quickly anywhere across the Globe, enabling faster deployment of your infrastructure with minimal downtime. Our logistics experts will help you set up your server and network for maximum efficiency in critical business environments.

24/7 Technical Support and Three-Year Warranty

With this server, you receive 24 x 7 technical support from our experienced technicians, as well as a three-year warranty. This will provide reliable operation, help resolve issues quickly, and add to the long-term operational stability of your enterprise workloads.

Technical Specifications

Brand	Dell
Processor	Intel Xeon Gen3 processors
Form Factor	2U Rack Server
Memory	DDR4
Memory Speed	Up to 2933 MT/s
Memory Slots	16 DIMM Slots
Max Memory	Up to 1TB
Max Storage	Up to 7 TB
Storage Support	Up to 16 x 2.5" or 8 x 3.5" SAS/SATA HDD/SSD
Storage Controller	PERC H330 / H730P / H740P / HBA330 / S140
Expansion Slots	3 x PCIe Gen4 slots + 1 x PCIe Gen3 slot
Power Supply	600W, 800W, 1100W
Embedded Management	iDRAC9, iDRAC Direct, iDRAC RESTful API with Redfish
Operating System	RedHat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi

Additional information

Brand	Dell
Processor	Intel Xeon Gen3 processors
Form Factor	2U Rack Server
Expansion Slots	3 x PCIe Gen4 slots + 1 x PCIe Gen3 slot
Memory Type	DDR4
Maximum Memory	Up to 1TB
Memory Slots	16 DIMM Slots
Memory Speed	Up to 2933 MT/s
Max Storage	Up to 7 TB
Operating System	RedHat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi
Embedded Management	• iDRAC9 • iDRAC Direct • iDRAC RESTful API with Redfish
Power Supplies	600W, 800W, 1100W
Security	• Cryptographically signed firmware • Secure Boot • Secure Erase •Silicon Root of Trust