The Dell PowerEdge R250 is a powerful and affordable 1U rack server, engineered for small to mid-sized businesses that need dependable compute performance and scalable storage in a space-efficient form factor. Equipped with 4 x 3.5-inch hot-plug SAS or SATA drive bays, this server allows for flexible, high-capacity storage with easy, non-disruptive drive replacement—ideal for growing environments that demand uptime and serviceability.

Powered by Intel Xeon E-2300 series processors, the PowerEdge R250 delivers reliable compute power for a wide range of business-critical workloads, including file/print services, point-of-sale operations, web hosting, email, and collaboration. Its balance of performance, efficiency, and expandability makes it the perfect choice for businesses looking to modernize their IT infrastructure without exceeding budget.

The R250 supports up to 128GB of DDR4 ECC memory across four UDIMM slots, operating at speeds up to 3200 MT/s, providing the bandwidth and reliability required for multitasking and memory-intensive applications. With support for PCIe Gen 4 expansion, the system offers improved throughput for RAID controllers, NICs, and other high-speed peripherals.

The hot-plug 3.5" drive bays enable seamless scalability and maintenance while supporting enterprise-class SAS or SATA hard drives and SSDs. Combined with Dell's cold-swap AC power supply (up to 700W) and improved thermal design, the R250 delivers efficient, quiet operation in remote offices or edge environments.

Built on Dell's cyber-resilient architecture, the PowerEdge R250 includes advanced security features such as Silicon Root of Trust, secure boot, and firmware drift detection. It also features iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller and is fully compatible with Dell OpenManage for streamlined monitoring, deployment, and updates.

Whether you're running mission-critical applications or deploying IT infrastructure in distributed locations, the Dell PowerEdge R250 with 4 x 3.5" hot-plug bays offers the flexibility, performance, and reliability today's businesses demand.

Download Dell PowerEdge R250 Rack Server Specification Sheet (PDF)