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Dell PowerEdge T550 Tower Server
Dell PowerEdge T550 Tower Server
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Dell PowerEdge T550 Tower Server — Product Overview and Specifications
Product Overview
The Dell PowerEdge T550 is a two-socket tower server designed to balance expandability and performance for enterprise workloads outside the traditional data center. Powered by 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors, it delivers advanced technologies such as accelerator support to address data-intensive workloads including business-critical applications, cloud infrastructure, database management, virtualization, and AI/ML and inference.
The T550 features a redesigned chassis that operates quietly enough for office environments while maintaining enterprise-class management capabilities and expansion headroom. It supports up to 16 DDR4 DIMM slots and up to 24 drive bays, with optional GPU acceleration for demanding compute tasks. The system includes comprehensive lifecycle management through the Dell OpenManage portfolio with iDRAC9 and Lifecycle Controller, enabling remote management and automation across the server fleet.
Technical Specifications
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | 5U Tower |
| Processors | Up to two 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors (Ice Lake, Socket P+ LGA-4189), up to 32 cores per processor |
| Chipset | Intel C620 Series |
| Memory | 16 DDR4 DIMM slots; RDIMM only (registered ECC); up to 1 TB max; speeds up to 3200 MT/s |
| Storage Controllers — Internal | PERC H345, PERC H355, PERC H745, PERC H755, PERC H755N, HBA355i |
| Storage Controllers — External | PERC H840 (RAID), HBA355e (non-RAID) |
| Storage Controllers — Software RAID | S150 |
| Internal Boot | Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS-S2): HWRAID 2 x M.2 SSD (240 GB or 480 GB); Internal Dual SD Module; Internal USB |
| Drive Bays — 2.5″ SAS/SATA | Up to 8 bays (max 120 TB); up to 16 bays (max 240 TB); up to 24 bays (max 360 TB) |
| Drive Bays — 3.5″ SAS/SATA | Up to 8 bays (max 120 TB) |
| Drive Bays — Mixed | Up to 8 x 3.5″ SAS/SATA + 8 x 2.5″ NVMe (max 240 TB) |
| PCIe Slots | 5 x PCIe Gen4 slots + 1 x PCIe Gen3 slot; 3 x16 Gen4 (x16 connector) full-height half-length; 1 x4 Gen3 (x8 connector) full-height half-length; 2 x16 Gen4 (x16 connector) full-height full-length (optional) |
| GPU / Accelerator Support | Up to 2 x double-wide 300W NVIDIA A40; or up to 5 x single-wide 70W NVIDIA T4 |
| Network Options | 2 x 1GbE LOM; OCP x16 Mezzanine 3.0 (optional) |
| Power Supplies | 600W Platinum AC/HVDC; 800W Platinum AC/HVDC; 1100W Titanium AC/HVDC or -48V DC; 1400W Platinum AC/HVDC; 2400W Platinum AC/HVDC; hot-swap redundant options available |
| Cooling | Up to 8 hot-plug fans with full redundancy |
| Front Ports | 1 x dedicated iDRAC Direct micro-USB (optional); 1 x USB 2.0; 1 x USB 3.0 |
| Rear Ports | 1 x USB 2.0; 1 x iDRAC Direct (Micro-AB USB) port; 1 x USB 3.0; 1 x Serial (optional); 2 x Ethernet; 1 x VGA |
| Internal Ports | 1 x USB 3.0 (optional) |
| Systems Management — Embedded | iDRAC9; iDRAC Service Module; iDRAC Direct; Quick Sync 2 wireless module (optional) |
| Systems Management — Tools | OpenManage Enterprise; OpenManage Power Manager plugin; OpenManage SupportAssist plugin; OpenManage Update Manager plugin; OpenManage Mobile |
| Systems Management — APIs | iDRAC RESTful API with Redfish; IPMI; RACADM CLI; System Update Utility; Update Catalogs |
| 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 |
| Operating Systems | Canonical Ubuntu Server LTS; Citrix Hypervisor; Microsoft Windows Server with Hyper-V; Red Hat Enterprise Linux; SUSE Linux Enterprise Server; VMware ESXi |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 459.0 mm (18.07 in) x 200.0 mm (7.87 in) x 680.5 mm (26.79 in) with bezel; 663.5 mm (26.12 in) without bezel |
| Max Weight | 44.48 kg (98.06 lb) with all drives/SSDs populated |
Document List
The following official Dell documentation is available for the PowerEdge T550. These documents provide detailed guidance on installation, configuration, management, and troubleshooting.
| Document Title | Description |
|---|---|
| Dell EMC PowerEdge T550 Technical Specifications | Complete hardware and environmental specifications |
| Dell EMC PowerEdge T550 Technical Guide | In-depth product overview, feature details, and configuration guidance |
| PowerEdge T550 Owner’s Manual | Installation, hardware replacement, and system configuration instructions |
| PowerEdge T550 BIOS and UEFI Reference Guide | BIOS and UEFI settings, supported processors, and system setup details |
| iDRAC9 User’s Guide | Comprehensive information on iDRAC9 features, setup, and management interface |
| RACADM Command Line Reference Guide | RACADM subcommands, supported interfaces, and property database definitions for iDRAC |
| iDRAC Attribute Registry | Manageable attributes of iDRAC and components including BIOS, FC, NIC, Storage, InfiniBand, System, and Lifecycle Controller |
| OpenManage Systems Management Overview Guide | Overview of OpenManage offerings for server lifecycle management |
| PERC S150 User’s Guide | Software RAID solution specifications, UEFI RAID configuration, drivers, and troubleshooting |
| HBA 355 and 350 Series User’s Guide | Hardware and software features of Dell HBA 355 and 350 Series cards |
| PowerEdge 15G Troubleshooting Guide | Troubleshooting procedures for 15th generation PowerEdge servers |
| Error and Event Message Reference Guide | Messages displayed on GUI, CLI, and stored in log files |
| PowerEdge T550 Information Update Tech Sheet | Detailed information and updates about the T550 server |
| DC Power Supply Cabling and Safety Instructions | Cable specifications, safety grounding, and connection procedures for –(48–60) V DC power supplies |
| PowerEdge T550 Acoustical Experience and Dependencies | Acoustical performance data across configurations (Minimum, Basic, Mainstream, Feature Rich, Hilltop) |
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