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The Dell PowerEdge R550 is a refurbished 2U Rack server (15G) for the 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable, DDR4 · up to 1024 GB · 16 DIMM slots · up to 3200 MT/s · ECC. Drive layouts: Up to 16x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA; Up to 8x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA; Up to 8x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA. Every unit is tested, warrantied and shipped from Canada; configure it online with parts that are checked for compatibility.
Best for: storage, virtualization, general.
| Form factor | 2U Rack |
|---|---|
| Generation | 15G |
| CPU | 2 socket(s) · 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable · LGA4189 · up to 24 cores per CPU · max 185 W TDP |
| Memory | DDR4 · up to 1024 GB · 16 DIMM slots · up to 3200 MT/s · ECC |
| Drive bays | Up to 16x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA; Up to 8x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA; Up to 8x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA |
| Storage controllers | PERC H345, PERC H355, PERC H745, PERC H755, HBA355i · boot: Internal Dual SD Module, Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS-S2) (HWRAID 2 x M.2 SSDs), USB · M.2 boot |
| PCIe | Gen 4.0 · 4 slots |
| Networking | 2x 1GbE LOM (BCM5720 LAN controller) · OCP 3.0 slot |
| GPU | up to 2 GPUs |
| Power | 600W Platinum, 700W Titanium, 800W Platinum, 1100W Titanium, 1100W · redundant · hot-swap |
| Management | iDRAC9 · iDRAC9 Basic |
| Cooling | ASHRAE A4 |
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Both a NIC card and a built-in DVD/RW drive can be used with the R550. To ensure compatibility, check the Dell Support page with your server's service tag for a list of supported hardware, or refer to the official specification sheet for detailed options. [community thread]
To identify the failed drive, collect a Technical Support Report (TSR) that includes storage logs, which can provide insights into the drive's status. If the drive rebuild process is unsuccessful, you can replace the drive by following the hot-swapping procedure, ensuring to verify the correct drive using the server management interface. [community thread]
Ensure that both power and signal cables are properly connected to the BOSS-2 controller. Additionally, inspect the connectors for any bent or loose pins, and verify that the riser slots are not pinching the power cable. [community thread]
The part number for the CRTL_SRC_SB1 Cable for the Dell R550 16x2.5 SFF is 4HYC0. This cable is described as ASSY,CBL,SAS,X16,FPERC,15G,2U. [community thread]