Dell PowerEdge R250 1U Rack Server – Configure & Buy from EuroPC
Buy and configure the Dell PowerEdge R250 from EuroPC — available refurbished or new, professionally tested and supplied with warranty and fast UK delivery. Use the configuration options above to tailor CPU, memory, storage and RAID to your workload.
The Dell PowerEdge R250 is a high-performance 1U rack server built for small businesses, branch offices and edge workloads. Featuring Intel® Xeon® E-2300 processors and DDR4 ECC memory, it delivers reliable compute, secure remote management and flexible storage in a compact chassis designed to grow with your IT needs.
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Who is the Dell PowerEdge R250 for?
The R250 is a great fit when you need enterprise reliability in a cost-effective 1U footprint—ideal for smaller IT environments and distributed sites.
- Small businesses and SMB IT teams
- Branch offices and ROBO deployments
- File/print, directory services and collaboration workloads
- Retail POS and edge infrastructure
- Light virtualisation in space-constrained racks
Power & Cooling
The PowerEdge R250 supports up to 700W PSU options and includes optimised fans for efficient thermal performance in constrained spaces.
- 450W Bronze/Platinum or 700W Titanium PSU (model dependent)
- Tool-less PSU access for servicing
- Energy-efficient airflow design
Ideal for edge deployments or compact server rooms, its efficient power delivery and thermal controls help ensure system reliability and low noise levels — even under heavy workloads.
Ideal Workloads
Designed for flexibility and scalability, the R250 is ideal for:
- Small office file and print serving
- Retail point-of-sale and inventory control systems
- Local web hosting or secure offsite backups
- Light virtualisation at branch or remote sites
Its compact 1U form factor, remote manageability and cost-effective performance make it a smart choice for growing IT environments with limited space or resources.
Why Choose the PowerEdge R250 from EuroPC?
EuroPC is a UK specialist in enterprise servers, supplying Dell PowerEdge systems to businesses, IT teams and resellers. Choose refurbished or new configurations, professionally tested and backed by warranty—plus fast UK delivery options.
Optimised for Edge & SMB
Compact yet capable, the R250 delivers enterprise-grade features in 1U.
Simplified Deployment
iDRAC9 and OpenManage streamline remote management.
Security from Silicon Up
End-to-end protection with TPM 2.0, Secure Boot and firmware signing.
Which processors does the R250 support?
Intel® Xeon® E-2300 Series (up to 8 cores), plus select Pentium/Core SKUs on certain configs.
What is the maximum memory and type?
Up to 128GB DDR4 ECC UDIMM at up to 3200 MT/s across 4 DIMM slots.
What storage options are available?
Up to 4× 3.5″ hot-plug SAS/SATA bays; optional M.2 boot via BOSS-S1 or internal USB.
Which RAID/HBA controllers does it support?
Dell PERC options (e.g., H355/H755 per configuration), non-RAID HBA355, or software RAID S160.
Does the R250 support PCIe Gen4 expansion?
Yes — up to 2× PCIe Gen4 slots for RAID, NICs, or I/O expansion (chassis dependent).
What remote management features are included?
iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller, OpenManage Enterprise integration, and Redfish API support.
Which PSUs are available?
450W (Bronze/Platinum) or 700W (Titanium) hot-plug PSUs, model dependent.
Which operating systems are supported?
Windows Server, VMware ESXi, Ubuntu, Red Hat and SUSE (see Dell OS support matrix for exact versions).
Is the Dell PowerEdge R250 available refurbished?
Yes. EuroPC supplies both refurbished and new Dell PowerEdge R250 servers. Refurbished systems are professionally tested and include warranty and UK support.
Can EuroPC help with configuration?
Yes. If you’re unsure which CPU, memory, RAID or storage options to choose, our team can help you configure an R250 that matches your workload and budget.