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Dell PowerEdge T550 tower chassis with sixteen 2.5 inch drive bays

DELL

DELL T550 2.5-inch 16-bay barebone server

SKU CH-BQV2-NK4ZC MPN T550

A 16-bay 2.5-inch tower chassis for custom server builds using LGA 3647 processors

  • ProcessorRack
  • Processor socketLGA 3647
  • 16 hot-swap 2.5-inch drive bays for high-density storage
  • LGA 3647 socket supports choice of compatible processors
  • Tower barebone chassis ready for custom component selection
  • No CPU, memory or drives included for full build flexibility
  • No power supply or expansion cards fitted for tailored configuration

Chassis and bay layout

The Dell PowerEdge T550 is a tower barebone chassis that accepts up to sixteen 2.5-inch drives. No CPU, memory, storage, expansion cards or power supply are included, so the builder selects every internal component. This empty platform suits integrators who want full control over the final specification. ||

Who should build on this platform

System builders who need a 16-bay 2.5-inch tower and prefer to source processors, memory, storage and power separately will find the T550 a suitable foundation. Buyers who require a ready-to-run server with components already installed should consider a configured system instead. ||

Critical compatibility detail

The chassis uses an LGA 3647 socket, so only processors designed for that socket can be installed. Matching the CPU to this socket is the single step that determines whether the build can proceed.

How it compares

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Price $2,451.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Product linePowerEdge T550
Model nameT550
Processor
ProcessorRack
Processor socketLGA 3647

Questions about this item

How much power does the 16-bay T550 chassis draw when fully populated and running continuously?

The barebone chassis ships without a power supply, so total power draw depends entirely on the PSU, processors, drives and add-in cards you install.

Which components must I supply to make the T550 operational?

You need to provide one or two LGA 3647 CPUs, memory modules, storage drives for the 2.5-inch bays, a compatible power supply and any expansion cards required for your workload.

Will my existing LGA 3647 heatsinks and drive caddies fit this 550 tower?

The chassis uses Dell's 2.5-inch drive carriers and proprietary CPU thermal modules, so third-party caddies and generic LGA 3647 coolers will not mount correctly.

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