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
The PowerEdge R550 supports up to 16 DIMMs, with up to 1024 GB of memory and speeds of up to 3200 MT/s.
The PowerEdge R550 supports registered DIMMs (RDIMMs) that use a buffer to reduce memory loading and provide greater density, allowing for the maximum platform memory capacity.
| Capacity | DIMM Type | Config | DRAM | DIMM Max Speed | Rated Voltage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8GB | RDIMM | 1R x 8 | 8GB | 3200 MT/s | 1.2 V |
| 16GB | RDIMM | 2R x8 | 8 GB | 3200 MT/s | 1.2 V |
| 32GB | RDIMM | 2R x8 | 16GB | 3200 MT/s | 1.2 V |
| 64GB | RDIMM | 2R x4 | 16 GB | 3200 MT/s | 1.2 V |
In the Dell R550 Rack server supports PCIe cards the directly plug into the system board. The R550 does not support any riser cards in this configuration. Take a look at the PCI table below for more details to pick the perfect PCIe slot for the adapter you’re trying to install.
Please view the Manuals below for more details on slot priority and what types of adapters and expanders are supported.
