Description
PowerEdge R550 Rack Server Dubai
The Dell PowerEdge R550 Dubai is a powerful 2U rack server designed to meet the growing demands of modern IT infrastructures while delivering exceptional value. Engineered with small businesses and lightweight virtualization workloads in mind, it offers an excellent balance of performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency. At its core are the 3rd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, supporting up to 24 cores per CPU and up to 16 DDR4 RDIMMs running at speeds of up to 2933 MT/s. This ensures robust performance to handle a wide range of workloads, including video streaming, web technologies, surveillance systems, and other enterprise-critical applications.
The PowerEdge R550 Dubai is built for versatility, with a space-efficient 2U form factor that helps organizations optimize valuable retail or data center space. Its enhanced local storage capabilities make it ideal for businesses that require scalable and cost-effective storage solutions. This server also simplifies IT operations through comprehensive management tools such as iDRAC9 Enterprise, OpenManage Enterprise, Quick Sync 2.0, and iDRAC Direct, which streamline deployment, monitoring, and day-to-day management across on-premises, edge, and cloud environments.
Further elevating its capabilities, the PowerEdge R550 Dubai integrates seamlessly with industry-leading platforms like Microsoft, VMware, ServiceNow, and Ansible, enabling organizations to automate IT tasks and improve overall operational efficiency. With its advanced features, reliable architecture, and ability to adapt to evolving business needs, the PowerEdge R550 is more than just a server—it’s an innovation engine designed to drive your business forward. Whether you’re scaling up for data-intensive workloads or seeking a versatile solution for virtualization, the Dell PowerEdge R550 Dubai provides the flexibility and performance your IT infrastructure needs to thrive.
Technical Specifications
Processor
Up to two 3rd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors with up to 24 cores per processor
Operating System
- Canonical® Ubuntu® Server LTS
- Citrix® Hypervisor®
- Microsoft® Windows Server® with Hyper-V
- RedHat® Enterprise Linux
- SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server
- VMware® ESXi®
Chipset
Intel C620A series chipset
Memory
DIMM
Speed Up to 2933 MT/s
Memory Type
RDIMM
Memory Module Slots
16 DDR4 DIMM slots
Maximum RAM
RDIMM 1 TB
Storage
Front Bays
- Up to 16 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA (HDD/SSD) max 7.68 TB
- Up to 8 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA (HDD/SSD) max 16 TB
- Up to 8 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA (HDD/SSD) max 7.68.8 TB
Storage Controllers
Internal Controllers
PERC H745, HBA355I, H345, H755
External Controllers
PERC H840, HBA355E
Software RAID
S150
Internal Boot
- Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS-S2): HWRAID 2 x M.2 SSDs 240 GB or 480 GB
- Internal Dual SD Module or USB
Security
- Cryptographically signed firmware
- Secure Boot
- Secure Erase
- Silicon Root of Trust
- System Lockdown (requires iDRAC9 Enterprise or Datacenter)
- TPM 1.2/2.0 FIPS, CC-TCG certified, TPM 2.0 China NationZ
Management
Embedded / At-the-Server
- iDRAC9
- iDRAC Service Module
- iDRAC Direct
- Quick Sync 2 wireless module
Consoles
- OpenManage Enterprise
- OpenManage Power Manager plugin
- OpenManage SupportAssist plugin
- OpenManage Update Manager plugin
Mobility
OpenManage Mobile
Tools
- RACADM CLI
- iDRAC RESTful API with Redfish
- IPMI
- System Update Utility
- Update Catalogs
OpenManage Integrations
- BMC Truesight
- Microsoft System Center
- RedHat Ansible Modules
- VMware vCenter and vRealize Operations Manager
OpenManage connections
- IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus
- IBM Tivoli Network Manager IP Edition
- Micro Focus Operations Manager
- Nagios Core
- Nagios XI
Power Supplies
- 1100 W DC/-48 – (60) V
- 1100W Titanium 100–240 VAC/ 240 VDC
- 800W Platinum 100–240 VAC/ 240 VDC
- 700W Titanium 200–240 VAC/240 VDC
- 600W Platinum 100–240 VAC/ 240 VDC
- Hot plug power supplies with full redundancy option
Ports
Network Options
2 x 1 GbE LOM and 1 x OCP 3.0 (optional)
Front Ports
- 1 x iDRAC Direct (Micro-AB USB) port
- 1 x USB 2.0
- 1 x VGA
Rear Ports
- 1 x USB 2.0
- 1 x USB 3.0
- 1 x Serial (optional)
- 2 x Ethernet (RJ-45)
- 1 x VGA
- 1 x USB 3.0
Internal Ports
1 x USB 3.0
Slots
3 x Gen 4 PCIe slots, 1 x Gen3 PCIe slot
Video Card
1 x VGA
Bezel
Optional LCD bezel or security bezel
Form Factor
2U rack server
Dimensions & Weight
Height
86.8 mm (3.41 inches)
Width
482.0 mm (18.97 inches)
Depth
- 685.78 mm (27 inches) – without bezel
- 721.69 mm (28.72 inches) – with bezel
Weight
24.8 kg (54.67 lbs.)
Rack Support
- ReadyRails sliding rails with optional cable management arm for 4-post racks (optional adapter brackets required for threaded hole racks)
- ReadyRails static rails for 4-post and 2-post racks
- Sliding rails with optional strain relief bar (SRB)