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Dell EMC PowerEdge R550
2U value-optimized server for added versatility

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Overview:

Power your innovation with the Dell EMC PowerEdge R550, the 2U 2-socket server that’s built for versatility and optimized for exceptional value.

  • Small IT Infrastructure
  • Light VM (virtual machine density)
  • Small Business Specific

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R550, with 3rd generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors, offers added flexibility for organizations seeking exceptional value.

Innovate at scale with challenging and emerging workloads

The new Dell EMC PowerEdge R550 is a 2U, dual-socket server that offers the best value for organizations seeking the latest processing, I/O, and storage capabilities. It lets you:

  • Add additional power and cores: It offers up to two 3rd generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors with up to 24 cores per socket
  • Choose faster memory: Supports up to 16 DDR4 RDIMMS at 2933 MT/sec
  • Improve throughput and reduce latency: With up to 3 PCIe Gen4 slots and 1 PCIe Gen3
  • Include flexible storage: Supports up to 16x 2.5” SAS/SATA hard drives or SSDs or up to 8x 3.5” SAS/SATA hard drives or SSDs
  • Support light duty virtualization and small IT infrastructure workloads

Increase efficiency and accelerate operations with autonomous compute infrastructure

The Dell EMC OpenManage systems management portfolio tames the complexity of managing and securing IT infrastructure. Using Dell Technologies’ intuitive end-to-end tools, IT can deliver a secure, integrated experience by reducing process and information silos in order to focus on growing the business. The Dell EMC OpenManage portfolio is the key to your innovation engine, unlocking the tools and automation that help you scale, manage, and protect your technology environment.

  • Built-in telemetry streaming, thermal management, and RESTful API with Redfish offer streamlined visibility and control for better server management
  • Intelligent automation lets you enable cooperation between human actions and system capabilities for added productivity
  • Integrated change management capabilities for update planning and seamless, zero-touch configuration and implementation
  • Full-stack management integration with Microsoft, VMware, ServiceNow, Ansible and many other tools for environments including on-premise, cloud, and edge

Built-in protection through a complete portfolio of solutions

From the silicon and supply chain all the way to asset retirement, know that your servers are safe and secure with innovative Dell EMC and Intel technologies. We give you the confidence of cyber resilience with enterprise class security that minimizes risk for any organization, from small business to hyperscale.

  • Start strong with platform security features, even before the server is built, including Secured Component Verification and Silicon Root of Trust
  • Stay strong with continuous innovations that bolster cyber resilience, like OpenManage Secure Enterprise Key Manager and Automatic Certificate Enrollment
  • Outmaneuver threats with intelligence, automation, and recovery tools that include iDRAC9 Telemetry, BIOS live scanning, and Rapid OS recovery

Features:

Your innovation engine

The Dell PowerEdge R550 is a 2U, dual-socket server that offers the best value for organizations seeking the latest processing, I/O and storage capabilities.

Virtualization-ready 2U rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R550 with 3rd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors delivers the ideal balance of versatility and affordability with a large local storage capability for video streaming, surveillance, web-tech and a variety of applications

  • Supports up to 24 cores per CPU, and up to 16x DDR4 RDIMMs at up to 2933 MT/s
  • Built with a minimum footprint and enterprise compute to optimize expensive retail space
  • Manage with iDRAC9 Enterprise, OpenManage Enterprise and Plugins, iDRAC Direct, and Quick Sync 2.0
  • Full-stack management integration with Microsoft, VMware, ServiceNow, Ansible and many other tools for on-premises, edge and cloud environments

Systems Management and Security Solutions


OpenManage systems management

The Dell Technologies OpenManage systems management portfolio helps tame the complexity of your IT environment with tools and solutions to discover, monitor, manage, update, and deploy your PowerEdge infrastructure.

Intelligent Automation

PowerEdge and OpenManage solutions integrate tools across the portfolio to help organizations automate the server lifecycle, optimize operations, and scale efficiently.

Built-in security

PowerEdge servers are made with a cyber resilient architecture that builds in security at every phase of the product lifecycle, from the silicon root of trust and secured component verification, to signed firmware and drift detection, to BIOS recovery.


Technical Specifications:


Dell EMC PowerEdge R550 Specifications
Processors Up to two 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors with up to 24 cores per processor
Memory
  • 16 DDR4 DIMM slots, supports RDIMM 1 TB max, speeds up to 2933 MT/s
  • Supports registered ECC DDR4 DIMMs only
Storage controllers
  • Internal Controllers: PERC H345, PERC H355, HBA355i, PERC H745, PERC H755, S150
  • Internal Boot: Internal Dual SD Module, USB, Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS-S2): HWRAID 2x M.2 SSDs
  • External PERC (RAID): PERC H840
  • External HBAs (non-RAID): HBA355e
Drive bays Front bays:
  • Up to 16 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA (HDD/SSD) max 122.88 TB
  • Up to 8 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA (HDD/SSD) max 128 TB
  • Up to 8 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA (HDD) max 61.44 TB
Power supplies
  • 600W Platinum Mixed Mode (100-240Vac or 240Vdc) hot swap redundant
  • 800W Platinum Mixed Mode (100-240Vac or 240Vdc) hot swap redundant
  • 1100W -48Vdc hot swap redundant (CAUTION: only works with -48Vdc to -60Vdc power input)
Cooling options Air cooling
Fans
  • Standard (STD) fans
  • Up to five cabled fans
Dimension
  • Height – 86.8 mm (3.41 inches)
  • Width – 482 mm (18.97 inches)
  • Depth – 721.69 mm (28.72 inches) with bezel and 685.78 mm (27.00 inches) without bezel
Form Factor 2U rack server
Embedded management
  • iDRAC9
  • iDRAC Direct
  • iDRAC RESTful API with Redfish
  • iDRAC Service Module
  • Quick Sync 2 wireless module
Bezel Optional bezel or security bezel
OpenManage Software
  • OpenManage Enterprise
  • OpenManage Power Manager plugin
  • OpenManage SupportAssist plugin
  • OpenManage Update Manager plugin
Mobility OpenManage Mobile
Integrations and Connections OpenManage Integrations
  • BMC Truesight
  • Microsoft System Center
  • Red Hat 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
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
Embedded NIC 2 x 1 GbE LOM
Network Options 1 x OCP 3.0
GPU options Not supported
Ports Front Ports
  • 1 x Dedicated iDRAC Direct micro-USB
  • 1 x USB 3.0
  • 1 x VGA
Internal Ports
  • 1 x USB 3.0 (optional)
Rear Ports
  • 1 x USB 2.0
  • 1 x Serial (optional)
  • 1 x iDRAC ethernet port
  • 1 x USB 3.0
  • 1 x VGA
PCIe 3 x PCIe Gen4 slots + 1 x PCIe Gen3 slot
  • 3 x16 Gen4 low profile
  • 1 x8 Gen3 (x4 lane) low profile
Operating System and Hypervisors
  • Canonical Ubuntu Server LTS
  • Citrix Hypervisor
  • Microsoft Windows Server with Hyper-V
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
  • VMware ESXi
OEM-ready version availabe From bezel to BIOS to packaging, your servers can look and feel as if they were designed and built by you.

Support & Services:

Dell Technologies offers complete end-to-end services

Optimizing the IT lifecycle is vital. We have expert services for all lifecycle phases that save you time and resources, reduce effort, and improve your IT experience.


Proactive Management and Monitoring (no charge)

Consulting

Consulting services give expert guidance to help you grow, optimize and transform your IT environment at your own pace and budget. Dell employ a broad range of certified consultants and engineers, backed by program management teams, who can deliver deep technical expertise. Dell gives you the confidence that your project will be done right and on time.


Support Services


Support

Gain the freedom to focus on your business transformation with the support expertise and insights Dell is known for across the globe. Choose the right support based on the criticality of specific systems with available automated predictive analysis, collaborative third-party assistance and a Technology Service Manager.


Deployment Services


Deployment

ProDeploy Enterprise Suite helps you get more out of technology starting on day one. Residency Service provides ongoing transition assistance to accelerate adoption. Trust our experts to lead deployments from basic hardware installations through planning, configuration and complex integrations to help you achieve business outcomes today and tomorrow.


Training & Certification

Training & Certification

Education Services offers an expansive suite of training services with multiple delivery methods, including instructor-led, self-paced online and virtual instructor-led training. With comprehensive and flexible training programs, we make it easy to ensure your staff has the skills they need to successfully manage and utilize your new technology to its full potential.


Documentation:

Dell EMC PowerEdge R550 Datasheet (.PDF)

Pricing Notes:

  • Pricing and product availability subject to change without notice.
Dell Storage Products
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers
Dell EMC PowerEdge R550 Rack Server
#PE-R550
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