Dell PowerEdge R450 Rack Server — Product Overview & Specifications

Product Overview

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R450 is a 1U, two-socket entry-level rack server designed for organizations seeking updated processing, I/O, and storage capabilities in a dense form factor. Powered by up to two 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors with up to 24 cores per socket, the R450 delivers exceptional value and density with excellent performance for general-purpose IT workloads .

The system supports up to 16 DDR4 RDIMM slots with speeds reaching 2933 MT/s and a maximum memory capacity of 1 TB, providing substantial headroom for memory-intensive applications. Storage flexibility is achieved through support for up to eight 2.5-inch or four 3.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-plug drives, with hardware RAID options via PERC and HBA controllers. Notably, the R450 offers up to two PCIe Gen4 expansion slots to improve throughput and reduce latency for network and storage expansion .

System management is handled by iDRAC9, offering comprehensive out-of-band management capabilities including iDRAC Direct, iDRAC RESTful API with Redfish, and Quick Sync 2 wireless module. The R450 is well-suited for small IT infrastructure, light VM density, and small business deployments requiring a balance of performance, density, and value .

Technical Specifications