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Dell PowerEdge R550 2U Rack Server

Dell PowerEdge R550 2U Rack Server

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Our take on the Dell PowerEdge R550 2U Rack Server

The PowerEdge R550 is a 2U rack server built for small and mid-size workloads: virtualization, file and print, and light databases. This configuration pairs a 12-core Xeon Silver 4310 with 8GB of RAM and a single 600GB 10K SAS drive on an H355 controller, so it is a starting point rather than a finished build. Its draw against rivals is Dell's iDRAC9 remote management and a chassis that takes two CPUs and up to 16 small-form-factor drives. Buyers should expect to add memory and drives before serious use.

Best forSmall businesses standing up their first rack serverVirtualization hosts that will be expanded over timeBranch offices needing remote management
Pros
  • 12-core Xeon Silver 4310 handles modest virtualization loads
  • Two-socket chassis with room for up to 16x 2.5-inch drives
  • iDRAC9 gives out-of-band remote management
  • Silicon Root of Trust, Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 security
  • 600W Platinum power supply and four PCIe slots for expansion
Cons
  • 8GB of RAM is far too little for a 12-core server
  • Single 600GB drive leaves no redundancy
  • H355 is a basic controller with limited cache
  • 1GbE networking only, no 10GbE onboard

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About the Dell PowerEdge R550 2U Rack Server

The Dell PowerEdge R550 is a 2U rack server. This configuration has an Intel Xeon Silver 4310 12-core processor, 8GB of DDR4 memory, a 600GB SAS 10K 2.5" drive and an H355 storage controller.

The platform supports up to two 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors with up to 24 cores each. Memory can be expanded to 1TB. Storage options include up to 16 x 2.5" or 8 x 3.5" SAS/SATA drives, with multiple RAID options.

iDRAC9 with OpenManage handles remote server management. Security features include Silicon Root of Trust, Secure Boot and TPM 2.0.

Form factor
2U rack
Processor
Intel Xeon Silver 4310, 12 cores, 2.1GHz
Max processors
Up to two 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable, up to 24 cores each
Memory
8GB DDR4 3200MHz, expandable up to 1TB
Storage
600GB SAS 10K, 2.5"
Drive support
Up to 16 x 2.5" or 8 x 3.5" SAS/SATA drives
Storage controller
H355
Power supply
600W Platinum
Network
2 x 1GbE LOM, 1 x OCP 3.0 slot
Front ports
1 x USB 2.0, 1 x VGA
Rear ports
2 x USB, 2 x RJ-45, 1 x VGA
Expansion slots
3 x PCIe Gen4, 1 x PCIe Gen3
Management
iDRAC9 with OpenManage
Security
Silicon Root of Trust, Secure Boot, TPM 2.0

Questions and answers

Is 8GB of RAM enough for this server?
No. 8GB is a bare minimum for booting and basic tasks. A 12-core Xeon needs far more for virtualization or databases; the board supports up to 1TB of DDR4-3200, so plan to add memory before production use.
Does it come with redundant storage?
No. It ships with one 600GB 10K SAS drive, so there is no mirror or parity. The chassis supports up to 16x 2.5-inch or 8x 3.5-inch drives, so you can add drives and configure RAID later.
Can I add a second processor?
Yes. The R550 takes up to two 3rd Gen Xeon Scalable CPUs, up to 24 cores each. This unit has one Silver 4310 installed, so a second socket is open for expansion.
What management does it include?
iDRAC9 with OpenManage, which lets you monitor, update and control the server remotely, including out-of-band access. That is the main advantage over white-box builds.
Is it rack-mountable?
Yes, it is a 2U rack server. Rails are typically sold separately, so confirm the rail kit is included before installing in a rack.
Does it have 10GbE networking?
Not onboard. It has two 1GbE LOM ports plus one OCP 3.0 slot, so 10GbE requires an OCP card or a PCIe network adapter.
Where is the Dell PowerEdge R550 2U Rack Server cheapest?
At DATADIRECT GLOBAL LIMITED, for $2,798.00, as of our latest check.

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