Description

PowerEdge R550 Ghana

PowerEdge R550 Ghana Rack Server: The Value-Optimized Solution for Versatility and Efficiency

The PowerEdge R550 is a 2U rack server expertly designed to meet the growing demands of modern IT infrastructures. Tailored for small businesses and lightweight virtualization workloads, this server provides exceptional performance, enhanced storage density, and cost-effective scalability.

Engineered for Versatility and Innovation

The Dell PowerEdge R550 is a dual-socket server powered by 3rd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors. Offering up to 24 cores per CPU and support for up to 16 DDR4 RDIMMs running at speeds of up to 2933 MT/s, this server ensures optimal performance for a variety of applications. Whether you’re managing video streaming, surveillance systems, web-based technologies, or other critical workloads, the PowerEdge R550 is built to adapt and excel.

Key Features and Benefits:

• High-Performance Capabilities: Equipped with advanced processing power and memory scalability, the R550 is ideal for demanding virtualization and enterprise applications.
• Enhanced Storage Density: Designed to maximize local storage, it provides an economical solution for businesses requiring extensive data storage capabilities.
• Space-Saving Design: With a minimal physical footprint, this server optimizes the use of valuable retail or data center space.
• Comprehensive Management Tools: Streamline operations with iDRAC9 Enterprise, OpenManage Enterprise, Quick Sync 2.0, and iDRAC Direct. These tools simplify deployment, monitoring, and management across on-premises, edge, and cloud environments.
• Full-Stack Integration: Seamlessly integrate with Microsoft, VMware, ServiceNow, Ansible, and other industry-leading tools to enhance IT automation and operational efficiency.

Empowering Your Business Innovation

The PowerEdge R550 Ghana is your innovation engine, combining affordability and advanced capabilities to support dynamic business needs. Its robust architecture is designed to grow with your organization, offering scalability, reliability, and the flexibility to handle diverse workloads efficiently.

Upgrade your IT infrastructure with the Dell PowerEdge R550 and experience unparalleled value and performance in a 2U rack server.

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

• 8 mm (3.41 inches)

Width

• 0 mm (18.97 inches)

Depth

• 685.78 mm (27 inches) – without bezel
• 721.69 mm (28.72 inches) – with bezel

Weight

• 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)