DELL PowerEdge R450 Server
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Condition
Refurbished
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CPU
2×8GB DDR4 RDIMM 2133MHz
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RAM
noHDD (up to 8 HDD 2.5'' SFF)
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Condition
Refurbished
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CPU
2×8GB DDR4 RDIMM 2133MHz
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RAM
noHDD (up to 8 HDD 2.5'' SFF)
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Condition
Refurbished
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CPU
2×8GB DDR4 RDIMM 2133MHz
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RAM
noHDD (up to 8 HDD 2.5'' SFF)
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Condition
Refurbished
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CPU
2×8GB DDR4 RDIMM 2133MHz
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RAM
noHDD (up to 8 HDD 2.5'' SFF)
Processor
Up to two 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors, with up to 24 cores per processor
Memory
- 16 DDR4 DIMM slots
- Supports RDIMM
- Maximum memory capacity: 1 TB
- Memory speed: up to 2933 MT/s
Storage controllers
- Internal controllers: PERC H345, PERC H355, HBA355i, PERC H745, PERC H755, S150
- Internal boot options: Internal Dual SD Module, Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem BOSS-S1 with HWRAID 2 x M.2 SSDs, or USB
- External PERC RAID controller: PERC H840
- External non-RAID HBA: HBA355e
Drive bays
- Up to 4 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA HDD/SSD, maximum capacity 64 TB
- Up to 8 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA HDD/SSD, maximum capacity 61.4 TB
Power supplies
- 600 W Platinum Mixed Mode, 100-240 V AC or 240 V DC, hot-swap redundant
- 800 W Platinum Mixed Mode, 100-240 V AC or 240 V DC, hot-swap redundant
- 1100 W -48 V DC, hot-swap redundant; works only with -48 V DC to -60 V DC power input
Cooling options
Air cooling
Fans
- Standard STD fans or High Performance SLVR fans
- Up to 7 cold-swap fans
Dimensions
- Height: 42.8 mm
- Width: 482 mm
- Depth without bezel: 734.95 mm
- Depth with bezel: 748.79 mm
Form factor
1U rack server
Embedded management
- iDRAC9
- iDRAC Direct
- iDRAC RESTful API with Redfish
- iDRAC Service Module
- Quick Sync 2 wireless module
Bezel
Optional LCD bezel or security bezel
OpenManage software
- OpenManage Enterprise
- OpenManage Power Manager plugin
- OpenManage SupportAssist plugin
- OpenManage Update Manager plugin
Mobility
OpenManage Mobile
OpenManage integrations
- BMC Truesight
- Microsoft System Center
- Red Hat Ansible Modules
- VMware vCenter and vRealize Operations Manager
OpenManage connections
- IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus
- IBM Tivoli Network Manager IP Edition
- Micro Focus Operations Manager
- Nagios Core
- Nagios XI
Security
- Cryptographically signed firmware
- Secure Boot
- Secure Erase
- Silicon Root of Trust
- System Lockdown, requires iDRAC9 Enterprise or Datacenter
- TPM 1.2/2.0 FIPS, CC-TCG certified
- TPM 2.0 China NationZ
Embedded NIC
2 x 1 GbE LOM
Network options
1 x OCP 3.0
GPU options
Not available
Front ports
- 1 x dedicated iDRAC Direct micro-USB
- 1 x USB 3.0
- 1 x VGA
Rear ports
- 1 x USB 2.0
- 1 x serial port, optional
- 1 x iDRAC Ethernet port
- 1 x USB 3.0
- 2 x Ethernet
- 1 x VGA
Internal ports
1 x USB 3.0, optional
PCIe
- 2 x PCIe Gen4 slots plus 1 x PCIe Gen3 slot
- 2 x PCIe Gen4 x16, x16 connector, low profile, half length
- 1 x PCIe Gen3 x4, x8 connector, low profile, half length
Operating systems and hypervisors
- Canonical Ubuntu Server LTS
- Citrix Hypervisor
- Microsoft Windows Server with Hyper-V
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
- VMware ESXi
OEM-ready version
OEM-ready version available: customization from bezel to BIOS and packaging
Dell PowerEdge R450 overview
Dell PowerEdge R450 is a compact 1U dual-socket rack server built on 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors with DDR4 memory. In the Dell PowerEdge 15G lineup, it represents the transition from SMB single-socket servers to enterprise-capable rack infrastructure. The Dell R450 server gives more compute capacity than R350 while keeping a dense 1U form factor.
This model is suitable for business applications, moderate virtualization, remote office infrastructure, file services and mid-level database workloads. It is not designed as a maximum-density compute platform like Dell PowerEdge R650, and it does not offer the same storage flexibility as a 2U chassis. The Dell PowerEdge R450 server is most useful when rack space is limited, the workload needs dual-socket CPU capacity and local storage requirements remain controlled.
When to choose Dell PowerEdge R450
Choose Dell PowerEdge R450 when a single-socket Xeon E server is too small, but a more expandable 2U platform is not required. It is a good fit for moderate virtualization, lightweight private infrastructure, business applications, small-to-medium databases, branch office consolidation and mixed workloads that need reliable compute in a compact rack.
For VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, Proxmox or KVM, the R450 can host a moderate number of VMs when RAM, SSD storage and networking are sized correctly. It is also practical for application servers that need more cores than an R350 but do not need the higher memory density or expansion options of R650.
The Dell R450 configuration should be chosen with the 1U chassis in mind. It offers a useful balance of compute density and cost, but heavy local storage, large software-defined storage pools or high-throughput database clusters may be better served by Dell PowerEdge R550 or Dell PowerEdge R650.
Chassis and drive bay options
The Servermall page lists Dell R450 4LFF and Dell R450 8SFF configurations. The choice depends on whether the workload prioritizes capacity or performance.
| Chassis option | Best for | Comment |
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| Dell R450 4LFF | Capacity-focused branch workloads and backup roles | LFF bays are better for larger HDDs when raw capacity matters more than drive count or IOPS. |
| Dell R450 8SFF | SSD-based applications, moderate virtualization and databases | SFF bays are better for performance-oriented SSD/SAS configurations and more flexible drive grouping. |
Dell R450 4LFF is suitable when the server needs local capacity for files, backups or application data. Dell R450 8SFF is usually the more flexible option for virtualization and databases because it allows more 2.5-inch drives and better SSD layouts. NVMe should not be assumed for this page unless a specific backplane and configuration support it.
Final drive compatibility depends on the selected backplane, storage controller and exact server configuration.
Recommended Dell PowerEdge R450 configurations by workload
| Workload | Recommended focus |
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| Moderate virtualization | Dual CPUs where needed, sufficient RAM, SSD-based Dell R450 8SFF storage and redundant networking. |
| Business applications | Balanced CPU frequency/core count, reliable RAID storage and enough RAM for application growth. |
| Branch office consolidation | Redundant PSU, remote management, RAID-protected local storage and clear backup policy. |
| Mid-level database | Higher clock speed where useful, RAM for cache and SSD/SAS storage with low latency. |
| File services | Dell R450 4LFF for capacity or 8SFF for performance-oriented file access. |
| Backup server | 4LFF where capacity is the priority, moderate CPU/RAM and network bandwidth sized for backup windows. |
The Dell R450 configuration should not be treated as one fixed recipe. CPU, memory and storage should follow the workload profile, software licensing and expected growth.
How to choose CPU, RAM, RAID and storage
For Intel Xeon Scalable models, more cores are useful for virtualization, containers and multi-user workloads, while higher clock speed can matter for databases and applications sensitive to single-thread performance. In the Dell R450 server, processor selection should also consider thermal and budget constraints typical of 1U systems. CPU and core count may affect software licensing for VMware, Windows Server, Microsoft SQL Server and other commercial platforms.
RAM planning is central for virtualization and databases. If the server will host several VMs, plan memory for active workloads, failover headroom and future expansion. For database use, additional RAM may improve cache efficiency more than a small CPU upgrade.
Hardware RAID is appropriate for standard Windows Server, Linux application and database deployments. HBA/JBOD mode is relevant for ZFS, Ceph, vSAN, Proxmox/ZFS and other software-defined storage designs, but confirm whether the R450 chassis and drive count are suitable for that role. BOSS or boot SSD options, where available, can keep the OS or hypervisor separate from data volumes.
For storage, LFF HDDs are capacity-oriented, while SFF SSD/SAS layouts are better for balanced performance. NVMe should be selected only when supported by the exact configuration. Review RAID controllers, server SSDs and server HDDs when building the server.
Dell PowerEdge R450 vs related Dell models
| Model | When to consider |
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| Dell PowerEdge R350 | Choose R350 for single-socket SMB workloads where lower cost and simpler configuration are enough. |
| Dell PowerEdge R550 | Choose R550 when 2U space and more storage flexibility are more important than 1U density. |
| Dell PowerEdge R650 | Choose R650 for denser compute, higher memory density and more performance-oriented 1U virtualization nodes. |
Dell PowerEdge R450 is the compact dual-socket step up from SMB hardware, but R550 and R650 should be considered when storage or compute density becomes the main requirement.
New and refurbished Dell PowerEdge R450 servers
A refurbished Dell R450 can be a cost-effective option for production workloads when it is tested, configured for the intended role and supplied with warranty. It can make sense for branch infrastructure, moderate virtualization, business applications or replacement of older 1U hosts.
New units may be preferred when a company needs standardized hardware across a new deployment or when procurement policy requires new equipment. Servermall offers EU delivery and warranty options; depending on the exact offer, Dell R450 new and refurbished configurations may be available with a 5-year warranty. Confirm CPU, memory, drive layout, controller and PSU options in the quote.
Summary: is Dell PowerEdge R450 the right server for your workload×
Dell PowerEdge R450 is suitable for companies that need a compact dual-socket 1U Intel Xeon Scalable server for moderate enterprise workloads. It is a practical choice for business applications, branch consolidation, mid-level databases and controlled virtualization. Choose R350 for simpler SMB roles, R550 for more storage flexibility or R650 for denser compute. Before purchase, align CPU, RAM, storage, RAID/HBA, network, PSU and warranty requirements with the intended workload.
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