Dell PowerEdge R550
Brand: Dell | Category: Servers
SKU: R550-BASE | Part #: R550-BASE | MPN: R550-BASE
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About the Dell PowerEdge R550
The Dell PowerEdge R550 (R550-BASE) delivers dual-socket compute power with support for up to 2 x Socket P+ processors based on 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable architecture, paired with a maximum memory capacity of 1TB DDR4 across 16 DIMM slots, and up to 16 x 2.5-inch hot-plug drive bays—making this 2U rack server an ideal platform for enterprises requiring substantial headroom for virtualization, database workloads, and high-performance compute clusters.
Built by Dell Technologies, the R550-BASE combines density with reliability through redundant hot-plug power supplies (available in 800W or 1400W configurations), redundant hot-plug cooling, and enterprise-grade security features including Silicon-based Root of Trust, Secure Boot, and cryptographic firmware verification. The system ships with Broadcom 5720 Dual Port 1GbE on-board networking, optional OCP 3.0 NIC support, and up to 6 PCIe Gen 4 expansion slots for storage controllers—PERC H355, H755, H755N, and HBA355i options—and accelerator cards. For storage architects and IT procurement teams planning infrastructure modernization, the R550 supports Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and VMware ESXi, ensuring compatibility across mainstream enterprise platforms. Systems management is delivered through iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller and Dell OpenManage, providing comprehensive out-of-band control and monitoring. The tool-less chassis design and optional bezel simplify deployment and ongoing maintenance in dense rack environments.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Dell Technologies
- Form Factor: 2U Rack; 16 x DIMM slots
- Processor Sockets: 2 x Socket P+ (LGA-4189)
- Memory: 1TB DDR4 Registered ECC maximum (RDIMM / LRDIMM)
- Storage: Up to 16 x 2.5-inch hot-plug SAS/SATA/NVMe drive bays
- PCIe Expansion: Up to 6 PCIe Gen 4 slots
- Power Supply: Redundant hot-plug; 800W or 1400W options
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | Dell |
| Category | Servers |
| SKU | R550-BASE |
| Part Number | R550-BASE |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 8TB DDR5 |
| Form Factor | 2U |
| Interface | NVMe |
| Manufacturer Part Number | R550-BASE |
| Form Factor | 2U Rack |
| Processor Sockets | 2 x Socket P+ (LGA-4189) |
| Supported Processor Family | 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable |
| Maximum Memory Capacity | 1TB DDR4 |
| Memory Slots | 16 x DIMM slots |
| Memory Type | DDR4 Registered ECC (RDIMM / LRDIMM) |
| Drive Bays | Up to 16 x 2.5-inch hot-plug SAS/SATA/NVMe |
| Storage Controller Options | PERC H355, H755, H755N, HBA355i |
| PCIe Expansion Slots | Up to 6 PCIe Gen 4 slots |
| Network Interface | Broadcom 5720 Dual Port 1GbE on-board; optional OCP 3.0 NIC |
| Power Supply | Redundant hot-plug; up to 800W or 1400W options |
| Systems Management | iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller; Dell OpenManage |
| Security Features | Silicon-based Root of Trust, Secure Boot, cryptographic firmware verification |
| Operating System Support | Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi |
| Cooling | Redundant hot-plug fans |
| Chassis | Tool-less component access, bezel optional |
| Rack Units | 2U |
Frequently Asked Questions about Dell PowerEdge R550
What does the Dell PowerEdge R550 do?
The Dell PowerEdge R550 is built for enterprise data-center workloads — virtualization (VMware, Proxmox, Nutanix), private cloud, database hosting, and AI/ML training. It fits standard EIA-310 server racks and supports redundant PSUs and hot-swap drives common in production environments.
What are the headline specs of the Dell PowerEdge R550?
Key specifications for the Dell PowerEdge R550: new condition; category PowerEdge Server; processor Intel Xeon SP 4th Gen; max cores 120; memory 8TB DDR5; storage 24x SFF NVMe; gpu support 4x GPU. Manufacturer part number R550-BASE. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.