Description

The Dell PowerEdge R350 is a modern, compact, and highly manageable 1U rack server built to provide dependable performance for organizations that require enterprise-class server capabilities in a space-efficient form factor.

As part of Dell’s PowerEdge server portfolio, the R350 combines Intel Xeon E-2300 processing, high-capacity DDR4 ECC memory, flexible hot-plug storage, PCIe Gen 4 expansion, redundant power options, and iDRAC9 remote management. This makes it a versatile platform for business applications, databases, file and print services, web hosting, backup, storage, and virtualization.

Key Features

• Brand: Dell
• Model: PowerEdge R350
• Server Type: Rack Server
• Form Factor: 1U
• Processor: 1 × Intel Xeon E-2300 series processor
• Maximum CPU Cores: Up to 8 cores
• Memory: 4 × DDR4 DIMM slots
• Maximum Memory: Up to 128GB ECC UDIMM
• Memory Speed: Up to 3200 MT/s
• Storage: Up to 8 × 2.5-inch or 4 × 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drives
• RAID: PERC H355, H345, H755, HBA355i, S150 and related options
• Networking: 2 × 1GbE LOM
• Expansion: PCIe Gen 4
• Remote Management: iDRAC9, iDRAC Direct and Redfish API
• Power Supply: Up to 2 × 600W Platinum hot-swappable PSUs
• Cooling: Air cooling with up to four redundant fans
• Operating Systems: Windows Server, Ubuntu Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and supported hypervisors

Intel Xeon E-2300 Processing

The PowerEdge R350 supports one Intel Xeon E-2300 series processor with up to 8 cores. An Intel Pentium processor with up to two cores is also supported for less demanding configurations.

The Xeon platform provides a strong foundation for workloads such as:

• Business applications
• Database servers
• Web hosting
• File and print services
• Backup applications
• Storage services
• Virtualization
• Remote-office infrastructure

Up to 128GB DDR4 ECC Memory

The R350 features four 288-pin DDR4 DIMM slots and supports up to 128GB of unregistered ECC DDR4 memory.

Supported memory speeds include 3200, 2933, and 2666 MT/s, depending on the processor and DIMM configuration. Pentium-based configurations are limited to 2666 MT/s.

ECC memory is particularly valuable in server environments because it helps detect and correct certain memory errors, improving overall system reliability.

Flexible Hot-Swap Storage

The R350 offers flexible front-drive configurations:

• Up to 4 × 3.5-inch hot-swappable SAS/SATA HDD or SSD
• Up to 8 × 2.5-inch hot-swappable SAS/SATA HDD or SSD
• Up to 64TB in the 4 × 3.5-inch configuration according to Dell’s specification sheet
• Up to 128TB in the 8 × 2.5-inch configuration according to Dell’s specification sheet

Hot-swappable drive configurations allow supported drives to be replaced without requiring the entire server to be taken offline.

Advanced RAID & Storage Options

The R350 supports a broad range of Dell storage controllers, including:

• PERC H355
• PERC H355f
• PERC H345
• PERC H345f
• PERC H755
• PERC H755f
• HBA355i
• HBA355f
• PERC S150

The server also supports the Boot Optimized Storage Solution (BOSS-S2), which uses two M.2 SSDs with hardware RAID capabilities for operating-system boot storage.

This gives businesses considerable flexibility when configuring storage for performance, capacity, redundancy, and boot requirements.

PCIe Gen 4 Expansion

The R350 provides up to three PCIe Gen 4 expansion slots, including two external low-profile slots and an internal PCIe connection dedicated to supported PERC configurations.

Expansion cards can be used for applications such as:

• Additional network connectivity
• Storage controllers
• Host bus adapters
• Specialized server expansion
• High-speed peripheral connectivity

PCIe Gen 4 provides higher bandwidth than previous-generation PCIe interfaces, helping the server accommodate modern expansion hardware.

Dual Gigabit Ethernet

The R350 includes 2 × 1GbE integrated network ports, providing standard enterprise network connectivity.

The network interfaces can be used for:

• LAN connectivity
• Server applications
• Network segmentation
• Management traffic
• Backup networks
• Virtualization
• Network redundancy configurations

iDRAC9 Remote Management

The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 9 (iDRAC9) provides comprehensive remote server-management capabilities.

The R350 supports:

• iDRAC9
• iDRAC Direct
• iDRAC RESTful API with Redfish
• iDRAC Service Module
• Dell OpenManage tools

Administrators can use these capabilities to monitor server health, configure hardware, manage firmware, troubleshoot problems, and perform remote administration.

This is particularly useful for data centers and branch offices where administrators may need to manage servers without being physically present.

Enterprise Security

The PowerEdge R350 includes several security technologies designed for modern infrastructure environments, including:

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

These features help organizations establish stronger protection for server firmware, configuration, and management operations.

Redundant Hot-Swap Power

The R350 supports up to two 600W Platinum power supplies with hot-swap capability.

A redundant power configuration can improve server availability by allowing the system to continue operating if one power supply fails, when connected to appropriate power sources.

Efficient 1U Rack Design

The R350’s 1U form factor makes it suitable for environments where rack density is important.

Approximate dimensions are:

• Height: 42.8 mm
• Width: 482 mm
• Depth without bezel: 585.3 mm
• Depth with bezel: 598.94 mm

The maximum system weight is approximately 13.14kg for the 4 × 3.5-inch configuration and 11.74kg for the 8 × 2.5-inch configuration when populated with drives/SSDs.

Cooling & Reliability

The R350 uses air cooling and supports up to four system fans with full redundancy, helping maintain appropriate operating temperatures and system availability.

Connectivity

The server provides convenient front and rear connectivity.

Front Ports

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

Rear Ports

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

An optional internal USB 3.0 port is also available.

Operating System & Virtualization Support

Dell lists support for several 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
• Citrix Hypervisor

This makes the R350 suitable for both traditional physical-server installations and virtualized IT environments.

Ideal Applications

Small & Medium Businesses

An excellent platform for business applications, databases, file sharing, print services, and centralized IT infrastructure.

Remote & Branch Offices

The compact 1U chassis, remote management, flexible storage, and redundant power options make the R350 well suited to ROBO deployments.

Database Applications

The combination of Xeon processing, ECC memory, high-speed storage options, and RAID makes the R350 suitable for appropriately sized database workloads.

Web Hosting

Its processing capability, network connectivity, and storage flexibility make it suitable for web and application hosting.

File & Print Services

The R350 can provide centralized file storage, document sharing, and network printing services.

Backup & Storage

Multiple hot-plug drive configurations and PERC RAID options provide a flexible foundation for backup and storage applications.

Virtualization

The R350 can host supported VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, and other virtualization environments for appropriately sized workloads.

Technical Specifications

Key Benefits

High-Density 1U Design: Delivers enterprise server capabilities while conserving valuable rack space.

Intel Xeon E-2300 Processing: Up to 8 cores provide strong performance for business and infrastructure workloads.

Up to 128GB ECC DDR4: Offers significant memory scalability for demanding applications.

Flexible Hot-Swap Storage: Supports up to 8 × 2.5-inch or 4 × 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drives.

Advanced RAID Support: Multiple PERC and HBA options provide flexible storage configurations.

PCIe Gen 4: Provides modern high-bandwidth expansion capabilities.

iDRAC9 Management: Enables remote monitoring, configuration, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management.

Redundant Power: Up to two 600W Platinum hot-swappable power supplies improve availability.

Enterprise Security: Secure Boot, signed firmware, Silicon Root of Trust, Secure Erase, and TPM options provide enhanced security.

Virtualization Ready: Supports VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, Linux, and other supported server environments.

Product Summary

The Dell PowerEdge R350 is a powerful and flexible 1U single-socket rack server designed for organizations that require dependable performance, high memory capacity, flexible storage, and modern management capabilities in a compact chassis.

With support for Intel Xeon E-2300 processors, up to 128GB ECC DDR4 memory, up to 8 × 2.5-inch or 4 × 3.5-inch hot-swappable drives, advanced PERC RAID controllers, PCIe Gen 4 expansion, dual 1GbE networking, iDRAC9 remote management, and redundant 600W Platinum power supplies, the R350 is an excellent platform for business applications, databases, web hosting, file services, backup, storage, remote offices, and virtualization