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Dell PowerEdge R550 2U Rackmount Server

 (SKU: r550-p)
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  • Condition

    New

    Open-Box by Dell. The item is in excellent, as-new condition with no wear or cosmetic blemishes.

  • Warranty

    From Dell 3 Years Next Business Day

  • Delivery

    Next Day Delivery Available! Order before 3pm*

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  • 5 Year 24/7 4hr Onsite Warranty for R550 1139.99 949.99
  • 3 Year 24/7 4hr Onsite Warranty for R550 731.99 609.99
  • 5 Year Next Business Day Onsite Warranty for R550 719.99 599.99
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Additional Information

Dell PowerEdge R550 – Versatile 2U Dual-Socket Rack Server

The Dell PowerEdge R550 is a high-performance 2U rack server designed for growing businesses, remote offices, and enterprise data centres. With dual-socket support for 3rd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors and up to 16 DDR4 DIMM slots (1 TB), it delivers strong performance for virtualisation, databases, and collaboration workloads. Flexible storage with up to 8 × 3.5″ SAS/SATA hot-plug drives, plus boot-optimised BOSS-S2, ensures reliability and expandability. Every R550 includes a UK warranty, 30-day returns, and next-day delivery options.

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Enterprise-Grade Performance in 2U

Engineered for balanced performance and scalability, the R550 is ideal for businesses needing reliability without overspending. With dual Xeon CPUs, PCIe Gen4 expansion, and DDR4 ECC memory, it’s built for modern workloads.

  • Dual-socket 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors (up to 24 cores per CPU)
  • Up to 1 TB DDR4 ECC RDIMM at 2933 MT/s (16 DIMM slots)
  • 3 × PCIe Gen4 slots + 1 × PCIe Gen3 slot
Dell PowerEdge R550 front view with 2.5-inch bays

Ports & Connectivity

Dell PowerEdge R550 rear ports and I/O

Rear view

  • 2 × USB 3.0, 1 × USB 2.0
  • 1 × VGA, 1 × Serial
  • Dual 1 GbE LOM (OCP 3.0 NIC options available)
  • Dedicated iDRAC9 management port
Dell PowerEdge R550 internal layout and drive bays

Internal layout

  • 8 × 3.5″ SAS/SATA hot-plug drive bays (optional 16 × 2.5″ config)
  • Boot options: dual SD, USB or BOSS-S2 with 2 × M.2 SSDs
  • Multiple RAID controller choices (PERC H345, H355, H745, H755, HBA355i)

Remote Management

iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller provides secure, streamlined management from anywhere. Integration with OpenManage Enterprise simplifies automation and monitoring.

  • iDRAC9 with RESTful API
  • Lifecycle Controller for remote deployment
  • OpenManage Enterprise integration

Built-in Security

Dell PowerEdge R550 security features
  • Secure Boot and System Lockdown
  • Cryptographically signed firmware with Silicon Root of Trust
  • TPM 1.2 / 2.0 support and Secure Erase

Dimensions & Weight

Dell PowerEdge R550 server dimensions
  • Height: 86.8 mm (3.41 in) – 2U
  • Width: 482 mm (18.97 in)
Dell PowerEdge R550 system weight
  • Depth: 721.7 mm (28.4 in) with bezel
  • Max weight: ~24.8 kg (fully configured)

Power & Cooling

Efficient PSU options and enterprise cooling ensure consistent performance in data centre and branch deployments.

  • Redundant hot-plug PSUs: 600 W / 800 W Platinum, 1100 W DC (-48 V)
  • Supports up to five cooling fans
  • Energy-efficient thermal design

Ideal Workloads

The R550 delivers balanced compute, memory, and storage for:

  • Virtualisation and light VM density
  • Database and collaboration applications
  • File/print and departmental workloads
  • Remote or branch office deployments

Why Choose the PowerEdge R550?


Balanced Performance
Dual Xeon CPUs, DDR4 memory, and PCIe Gen4 expandability.


Flexible Storage
Support for 8 × 3.5″ or 16 × 2.5″ hot-plug drive bays.


Enterprise Security
Silicon Root of Trust, Secure Boot, and TPM 2.0 protection.

Awards & Reviews

PeerSpot award for Dell PowerEdge servers

PeerSpot #1 Rack Servers
Recognised for performance, reliability, and innovation.

CRN Rackmount Server award for Dell

CRN Enterprise Winner
Awarded for excellence in rackmount servers in 2022.

Dell PowerEdge R550 – Enterprise Server Buying & Setup FAQs

CPUs & memory • storage & RAID • iDRAC management • PSU options • OS support

How much memory does it support?

Up to 16 DDR4 RDIMM slots, to a maximum of 1 TB, with speeds up to 2933 MT/s. ECC registered memory only.

What are the drive bay options on this chassis?

Supports up to 8 × 3.5″ SAS/SATA hot-plug bays (HDD/SSD). Factory alternatives can support up to 16 × 2.5″ bays.

Which RAID/controllers are available?

PERC H345, H355, H745, H755 or non-RAID HBA355i, depending on build.

What expansion and networking does it offer?

3 × PCIe Gen4 + 1 × PCIe Gen3. Dual 1 GbE LOM, with optional OCP 3.0 NICs for higher-speed networking.

Boot options?

Dual SD, internal USB or Dell BOSS-S2 with 2 × M.2 SSDs for boot-optimised storage.

Power supplies and cooling?

Redundant hot-plug PSUs: 600 W / 800 W Platinum, plus 1100 W DC (-48 V) option. Supports up to five fans (config dependent).

Remote management & security?

iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller, Redfish/RESTful API and OpenManage integration. Security includes Secure Boot, system lockdown, cryptographically signed firmware and TPM 1.2/2.0 options.

Supported operating systems?

Microsoft Windows Server (Hyper-V), VMware ESXi, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, Ubuntu LTS and Citrix Hypervisor.

What’s included when I buy from EuroPC?

UK warranty, 30-day returns and next-day delivery options. Configure CPU, memory, storage, RAID and networking to your needs.

Specification

  • EuroPC SKU r550-p
  • Model PowerEdge R550 Rack
  • Form Factor Rack Server (2U)
  • Warranty From Dell 3 Years Next Business Day
  • Condition New
  • Generation 15th Generation (15G)

Features

Delivery

  • Next Business Day Orders placed before 3pm will be shipped on a next business day service with a courier. You will receive tracking information via email.
  • Next Business Day - Timed Service You can upgrade to a timed service for an additional charge. Please contact us for details.
  • Saturday service For orders placed before 2pm on a Friday you can upgrade to a Saturday delivery service for an additional charge. Please contact us for details.
  • Pallet Freight Larger orders may need to be shipped as pallet freight. Our team will contact you to discuss delivery arrangements.
  • Delivery Costs UK delivery starts from £7. The exact delivery cost will be calculated during checkout based on the size and weight of your order.
  • Configured Orders Any items which are being configured to order require an extra 24 hours to build and test prior to shipping. You will receive an update once your order is confirmed.
  • Restrictions Next day delivery cannot be guaranteed to Northern Ireland, offshore islands and some parts of Northern Scotland.

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Estimated Delivery Times:

  • UK: Next-day or standard (2-3 days)
  • EU: 3-5 business days
  • US & Rest of World: 5-7 business days

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