The Dell PowerEdge R550 is a 2U rack server designed for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and remote offices. It offers a balance of performance, scalability, and affordability, making it a versatile choice for a variety of workloads, including:

1. File and print servers
2. Email servers
3. Web servers
4. Database servers
5. Virtualization
6. Backup and disaster recovery

Detailed Specifications:

1. Processors: Supports up to two 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors with a maximum of 48 cores and 96 threads per socket.
2. Memory: Supports up to 16 DIMMs of DDR4 memory, with a maximum capacity of 600 GB.
3. Storage: 8x 3.5″ hot-swap drives, with support for various RAID configurations.
4. Networking: Two integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports with optional additional controllers for faster speeds.
5. Management: Dell EMC OpenManage Essentials for remote management and monitoring.
6. Security: Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 for hardware-based encryption.

Detailed Features:

1. Performance: Powerful processors and DDR4 memory deliver the performance you need for demanding workloads.
2. Scalability: Easily scale up storage, memory, and processing power as your needs grow.
3. Affordability: A cost-effective solution for small and medium-sized businesses.
4. Versatility: Suitable for a wide range of workloads.
5. Reliability: Dell’s proven reliability and support keep your business up and running.
6. Management: OpenManage Essentials simplifies server management.
7. Security: TPM 2.0 and other security features help protect your data.