Description

The Dell PowerEdge R250 is an entry-level enterprise rack server designed to provide dependable computing, storage, and networking capabilities in a space-efficient 1U chassis. It is well suited for organizations looking for a practical server platform for everyday business workloads, including web hosting, file and print services, small databases, business applications, backup, and remote-office infrastructure.

The R250 features a single-socket architecture supporting Intel Xeon E-2300 series processors with up to 8 cores, four DDR4 memory slots supporting up to 128GB of ECC UDIMM memory, and flexible internal storage configurations.

Key Features

• Brand: Dell
• Model: PowerEdge R250
• Generation: 15th Generation PowerEdge
• Form Factor: 1U rack server
• Processor: 1 × Intel Xeon E-2300 series, up to 8 cores
• Memory: 4 × DDR4 DIMM slots
• Maximum Memory: Up to 128GB ECC UDIMM
• Memory Speed: Up to 3200 MT/s, depending on processor/configuration
• Storage: Up to 4 × 3.5-inch drives
• Storage Interfaces: SAS/SATA HDD and SSD options depending on configuration
• RAID Controllers: PERC H345, H755, HBA355i, S150
• Networking: 2 × 1GbE LOM
• Expansion: 2 × PCIe Gen 4 slots
• Remote Management: iDRAC9, iDRAC Direct and Redfish API
• Power Supply: 450W Bronze, 450W Platinum or selected 700W Titanium configurations
• Cooling: Air cooled
• Form Factor: 1U
• Operating Systems: Windows Server, Ubuntu Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and supported VMware environments

Powerful Intel Xeon Processing

The PowerEdge R250 supports a single Intel Xeon E-2300 series processor, with configurations offering up to 8 cores.

This processor platform provides a strong foundation for essential business workloads while maintaining the compact design of the R250.

It is suitable for:

• Web servers
• File servers
• Print servers
• Business applications
• Database applications
• Backup services
• Network services
• Remote-office infrastructure
• Small-scale virtualization

The system can also be configured with an Intel Pentium processor with up to two cores for less demanding applications.

Up to 128GB DDR4 ECC Memory

The R250 provides four DDR4 DIMM slots and supports up to 128GB of unregistered ECC DDR4 memory.

ECC memory is particularly valuable in server environments because it provides error-detection and correction capabilities designed to improve data integrity and system reliability.

Memory speeds can reach 3200 MT/s, depending on the processor and configuration. With a Pentium processor, Dell specifies a maximum memory speed of 2666 MT/s.

Flexible Storage

The PowerEdge R250 supports several storage configurations, providing flexibility for different business requirements.

Depending on the chassis configuration, the server can support:

• Up to 4 × 3.5-inch hot-swappable SAS/SATA HDD or SSD
• Up to 2 × 3.5-inch cabled SAS/SATA drives
• Up to 4 × 3.5-inch cabled SAS/SATA drives

Dell specifies maximum capacities of up to 30.72TB for supported four-drive configurations using currently specified drive capacities.

This makes the R250 suitable for both general server workloads and storage-oriented applications.

RAID & Storage Controllers

The R250 supports multiple Dell storage-controller options, including:

• PERC H345
• PERC H755
• HBA355i
• S150

It can also support a BOSS-S1 configuration with two M.2 SSDs for optimized boot storage, depending on the selected configuration.

These options allow the server to be configured according to the required balance of performance, capacity, availability, and storage management.

Dual Gigabit Ethernet

The server includes two integrated 1GbE network interfaces, providing reliable network connectivity for business applications and infrastructure services.

Dual network ports can be used for:

• Standard LAN connectivity
• Network segmentation
• Management traffic
• Virtualization
• Application services
• Network redundancy configurations

PCIe Gen 4 Expansion

The PowerEdge R250 provides two PCIe Gen 4 expansion slots.

The available slots include:

• 1 × x8 Gen 4 slot using an x16 connector
• 1 × x8 Gen 4 slot using an x8 connector

Both are low-profile, half-length slots.

This provides room for supported expansion hardware such as network adapters, storage controllers, and other PCIe devices.

iDRAC9 Remote Management

One of the key enterprise features of the R250 is Dell iDRAC9.

iDRAC9 enables administrators to monitor and manage the server remotely, helping simplify server deployment, maintenance, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management.

The R250 also supports:

• iDRAC Direct
• iDRAC RESTful API with Redfish
• Dell Lifecycle Controller
• Dell OpenManage management tools

This is especially useful for organizations managing servers located in remote offices or data centers.

Security Features

The R250 includes several security technologies designed for modern server environments, including:

• Cryptographically signed firmware
• Secure Boot
• Secure Erase
• Silicon Root of Trust
• TPM 1.2/2.0 options
• System Lockdown with compatible iDRAC9 Enterprise or Datacenter licensing

These capabilities help organizations establish more secure server deployment and management practices.

Power Supply Options

The PowerEdge R250 uses a cabled AC power supply. Available options include:

• 450W Bronze
• 450W Platinum
• 700W Titanium, depending on configuration and input requirements

The appropriate power supply depends on the selected processor, storage configuration, and expansion hardware.

Compact 1U Rack-Mount Design

The R250 is built in a 1U rack chassis, making it suitable for environments where rack space is limited.

Approximate dimensions are:

• Height: 42.8 mm
• Width: 482 mm
• Depth: 598.64 mm with bezel
• Depth: 585 mm without bezel

Its compact footprint allows organizations to deploy server infrastructure efficiently in standard rack environments.

Connectivity

The R250 provides practical front and rear connectivity, including:

Front

• 1 × USB 2.0
• 1 × iDRAC Direct Micro-AB USB port

Rear

• 1 × USB 2.0
• 1 × USB 3.0
• 1 × dedicated iDRAC Ethernet port
• 1 × VGA
• 1 × Serial port

An optional internal USB 3.0 port is also available depending on configuration.

Operating System & Virtualization Support

The PowerEdge R250 supports a range of server operating systems and hypervisors, including:

• Microsoft Windows Server with Hyper-V
• Canonical Ubuntu Server LTS
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
• VMware ESXi in supported configurations

This allows the R250 to serve as a flexible platform for both physical and virtualized workloads.

Ideal Applications

Small & Medium Businesses

The R250 is well suited for companies requiring a reliable server for everyday business applications, file sharing, databases, and network services.

Web Hosting

Its compact 1U form factor and Xeon processing platform make it suitable for web-server and hosting applications.

File & Print Services

The server can provide centralized file storage, shared folders, and network printing services.

Backup & Storage

Multiple drive configurations and supported RAID controllers provide flexibility for backup and storage deployments.

Branch Offices

The compact chassis and iDRAC9 remote-management capabilities make the R250 practical for remote and branch-office environments.

Business Applications

It can host ERP, CRM, database, accounting, and other appropriately sized business applications.

Virtualization

The R250 can support selected VMware and Hyper-V deployments, depending on workload requirements and configuration.

Technical Specifications

Key Benefits

Compact 1U Server: Efficiently uses rack space while providing enterprise server capabilities.

Intel Xeon E-2300: Up to 8-core processing provides a strong platform for business workloads.

Up to 128GB ECC DDR4: Provides substantial memory capacity for demanding applications.

Flexible Storage: Supports up to four 3.5-inch drives with multiple storage configurations.

RAID Options: Compatible with Dell PERC controllers for flexible storage management.

Dual 1GbE Networking: Provides two integrated network interfaces for versatile deployment.

PCIe Gen 4: Offers modern expansion capability for compatible PCIe hardware.

iDRAC9: Provides remote monitoring, management, and lifecycle capabilities.

Enterprise Security: Includes Secure Boot, Silicon Root of Trust, signed firmware, and TPM options.

Broad OS Support: Supports Windows Server, Linux distributions, and compatible VMware environments.

Product Summary

The Dell PowerEdge R250 is a compact 1U single-socket rack server designed to deliver dependable performance and flexible infrastructure capabilities for small and medium-sized businesses, branch offices, web hosting, file services, backup, and business applications.

With support for Intel Xeon E-2300 processors, up to 128GB ECC DDR4 memory, up to four 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drives, Dell PERC storage controllers, dual 1GbE networking, PCIe Gen 4 expansion, and iDRAC9 remote management, the R250 provides a scalable and manageable foundation for modern business IT environments.