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Dell PowerEdge R250 Server

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The Dell PowerEdge R250 Server is a compact 1U rack-mounted enterprise server designed to deliver reliable performance for small businesses, branch offices, edge computing, and IT infrastructure. Powered by Intel® Xeon® E-2300 Series or compatible Intel processors, the R250 supports DDR4 ECC memory, flexible storage configurations, and integrated remote management through iDRAC9, simplifying deployment and administration. Its space-saving design offers an ideal balance of performance, reliability, and energy efficiency for file sharing, virtualization, web hosting, business applications, and backup solutions. With enterprise-class security features and scalable hardware options, the PowerEdge R250 is built to meet the demands of modern data centers and growing organizations. Read more

Features

  • Enterprise-class 1U rack-mounted server.
  • Supports Intel® Xeon® E-2300 Series processors.
  • DDR4 ECC memory support for reliable performance.
  • Integrated Dell iDRAC9 remote management.
  • Flexible storage configuration with SATA or SAS drives (configuration dependent).
  • Dual Gigabit Ethernet networking (model dependent).
  • Ideal for virtualization, file sharing, and business applications.

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The Dell PowerEdge R250 Server is a compact 1U rack-mounted enterprise server designed to deliver reliable performance for small businesses, branch offices, edge computing, and IT infrastructure. Powered by Intel® Xeon® E-2300 Series or compatible Intel processors, the R250 supports DDR4 ECC memory, flexible storage configurations, and integrated remote management through iDRAC9, simplifying deployment and administration. Its space-saving design offers an ideal balance of performance, reliability, and energy efficiency for file sharing, virtualization, web hosting, business applications, and backup solutions. With enterprise-class security features and scalable hardware options, the PowerEdge R250 is built to meet the demands of modern data centers and growing organizations. Read more

Features

  • Enterprise-class 1U rack-mounted server.
  • Supports Intel® Xeon® E-2300 Series processors.
  • DDR4 ECC memory support for reliable performance.
  • Integrated Dell iDRAC9 remote management.
  • Flexible storage configuration with SATA or SAS drives (configuration dependent).
  • Dual Gigabit Ethernet networking (model dependent).
  • Ideal for virtualization, file sharing, and business applications.

About the Dell PowerEdge R250 Server

The Dell PowerEdge R250 is an entry-level, 1U rackmount server designed to deliver a powerful balance of affordability, performance, and versatility for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), remote or branch offices (ROBO), and edge computing environments. Powered by the Intel Xeon E-2300 series processors (with up to 8 cores), this server provides a significant compute boost over previous generations. It is specifically engineered to handle everyday business applications efficiently, making it an ideal foundational infrastructure choice for common workloads such as file and print sharing, point of sale (POS) systems, mail/messaging, and basic web hosting.

Despite its compact 1U footprint, the PowerEdge R250 is packed with enterprise-grade features designed for scalability and reliability. It supports up to 128GB of DDR4 memory running at speeds up to 3200 MT/s and introduces PCIe Gen 4.0 technology, which dramatically increases throughput for add-in cards compared to Gen 3. Furthermore, the inclusion of Dell's renowned iDRAC9 (Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller) ensures seamless, secure remote management and automation, allowing IT administrators to deploy, update, and monitor the server from anywhere. With flexible storage configurations and optional redundant power supplies, the R250 delivers a highly resilient and easily manageable server solution.

Key Features

  • Enterprise-class 1U rack-mounted server.
  • Supports Intel® Xeon® E-2300 Series processors.
  • DDR4 ECC memory support for reliable performance.
  • Integrated Dell iDRAC9 remote management.
  • Flexible storage configuration with SATA or SAS drives (configuration dependent).
  • Dual Gigabit Ethernet networking (model dependent).
  • Ideal for virtualization, file sharing, and business applications.

Dell PowerEdge R250 Server Specs

Form Factor
1U Rack Server
Processor
Intel Xeon E-2300 series (up to 8 cores) or Intel Pentium processors
Memory
4 x DDR4 DIMM slots, supports UDIMMs, up to 128GB max (3200 MT/s)
Storage
Up to 4 x 3.5-inch hot-plug SAS/SATA (HDD/SSD) or up to 2 x 3.5-inch cabled
Expansion Slots
2 x PCIe Gen 4 slots
Systems Management
iDRAC9 (Express, Enterprise, Datacenter options)
Power Supplies
450W Bronze (cabled) or 600W Platinum (hot-plug, redundant)
Network Controller
Dual Port 1GbE LOM (Broadcom 5720)

Key Features

  • Enterprise-class 1U rack-mounted server.
  • Supports Intel® Xeon® E-2300 Series processors.
  • DDR4 ECC memory support for reliable performance.
  • Integrated Dell iDRAC9 remote management.
  • Flexible storage configuration with SATA or SAS drives (configuration dependent).
  • Dual Gigabit Ethernet networking (model dependent).
  • Ideal for virtualization, file sharing, and business applications.

FAQs about Dell PowerEdge R250 Server

What target environments is the Dell PowerEdge R250 designed for?

The R250 is tailored for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), remote and branch offices (ROBO), and edge computing locations that require reliable, enterprise-grade capabilities in a compact package.

What family of processors does the R250 support?

The server is powered by the Intel Xeon E-2300 series processors, which feature up to 8 cores for substantial computing power. It also supports budget-friendly Intel Pentium processors for lighter workloads.

How much memory can this server hold?

The R250 features four DDR4 DIMM slots supporting Unbuffered DIMMs (UDIMMs), allowing for a maximum memory capacity of 128GB running at speeds up to 3200 MT/s.

What are the storage capabilities of the PowerEdge R250?

It offers flexible storage configurations, most commonly supporting up to four 3.5-inch hot-plug SAS or SATA drives (HDDs or SSDs). It can also be configured with two 3.5-inch cabled drives.

Does the server support the latest PCIe standards?

Yes, it features two PCIe Gen 4 slots, which provide double the data throughput compared to the previous PCIe Gen 3 standard, allowing for faster I/O and networking expansion.

How do you manage the server remotely?

The R250 comes equipped with Dell's iDRAC9 (Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller), which provides comprehensive, agent-free server management, monitoring, and automation capabilities from a remote web interface.

Can the PowerEdge R250 be configured with redundant power?

Yes. While the base model comes with a single 450W cabled power supply, it can be upgraded to feature dual 600W Platinum hot-plug, redundant power supplies for increased high availability and uptime.

What are the ideal workloads for this server?

It is highly recommended for foundational business workloads such as IT infrastructure, file and print serving, point of sale (POS) operations, mail and messaging, and light web hosting.

How much rack space does the R250 consume?

The server features a low-profile 1U form factor, making it highly space-efficient for standard server racks and AV racks where physical space is limited.

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