PowerEdge R450 Intel Xeon Silver 4309Y 2.8G, 8C/16T, 10.4GT/s, 12M Cache, Turbo, HT (105W) 

PowerEdge R450 Intel Xeon Silver 4309Y 2.8G, 8C/16T, 10.4GT/s, 12M Cache, Turbo, HT (105W)

Dell PowerEdge R450 Server Compact 1U rack server featuring 8x 2.5″ SAS/SATA bays, powered by Intel Xeon Silver 4309Y (8C/16T, 2.8GHz). Includes 16GB DDR4-3200 RDIMM, PERC H355 RAID controller, 600GB 10K SAS hot-plug drive, and iDRAC9 Enterprise. Equipped with a 1100W hot-plug titanium PSU, Broadcom 5720 dual-port 1Gb LOM, and 3-year warranty.

System Overview

• Form Factor: 1U rack-dense server, ideal for space-constrained environments
• Processor: Intel Xeon Silver 4309Y
  • 8 cores / 16 threads
  • 2.8GHz base frequency, Turbo Boost supported
  • 12MB cache, 10.4GT/s bus speed
  • Hyper-Threading and Turbo enabled
• Memory:
  • 16GB DDR4 RDIMM
  • 3200MT/s, Dual Rank
  • Scalable up to higher capacities for virtualization and compute-heavy tasks
• Storage:
  • 8x 2.5″ SAS/SATA drive bays
  • Includes 600GB SAS ISE 12Gbps 10K RPM, 512n format, 2.5 hot-plug drive
• RAID Controller: PERC H355 (SAS/SATA support, front-mounted)
• Networking:
  • Broadcom 5720 Dual Port 1Gb On-Board LOM
• Management:
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise (15G) for advanced remote server management
• Power Supply:
  • 1100W Hot-Plug Titanium PSU (non-redundant, 1+0 configuration)
  • Supports 100–240V AC input
• Motherboard: PowerEdge R450 board with TPM 1.2 or 2.0 support
• Warranty: 3-year standard coverage

Hardware Highlights

• Processor: Intel Xeon Silver 4309Y (8 cores, 16 threads, 2.8GHz base, Turbo, Hyper-Threading, 12MB cache) offers solid performance for virtualization, database workloads, and general-purpose computing.
• Memory: 16GB DDR4 RDIMM at 3200MT/s (Dual Rank) ensures fast data access and efficient multitasking.
• Storage: 600GB SAS ISE 12Gbps 10K RPM hot-plug drive provides enterprise-grade reliability and speed for transactional workloads.
• RAID Controller: PERC H355 supports SAS/SATA drives with RAID capabilities for data protection and performance optimization.
• Power Supply: 1100W Titanium-rated hot-plug PSU ensures energy efficiency and supports high availability.

System Design & Features

• Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable chassis with 8x 2.5″ drive bays offers dense compute power in a compact footprint.
• Networking: Broadcom 5720 Dual Port 1Gb LOM provides reliable onboard connectivity for standard networking needs.
• Management: iDRAC9 Enterprise enables advanced remote management, monitoring, and automation, ideal for data center environments.
• Motherboard: Designed for scalability and reliability with support for future upgrades and expansion.

Reliability & Support

• Hot-Plug Components: Both the drive and power supply are hot-pluggable, minimizing downtime during maintenance or upgrades.
• Warranty: 3-year support ensures peace of mind with access to Dell’s enterprise-grade service and replacement options.

Power & Cooling

• Power Supply: 1100W Hot-Plug Titanium PSU
  • Single, non-redundant (1+0)
  • Compatible with 100–240V AC input
  • High-efficiency rating (Titanium)

Networking

• LOM (LAN on Motherboard): Broadcom 5720 Dual Port 1Gb
  • Integrated network interface
  • Suitable for standard enterprise connectivity

Management & Security

• iDRAC9 Enterprise (15G):
  • Advanced remote management
  • Secure firmware updates
  • Lifecycle Controller for automation

Application Use Cases

1. Business & IT Infrastructure

• Small to Medium Business (SMB) Workloads: Ideal for running core business applications like ERP, CRM, and accounting software.
• Domain Controllers & Active Directory: Supports user authentication, policy enforcement, and network management.
• File & Print Services: Efficient for centralized file storage and print server roles.

2. Virtualization & Containers

• Lightweight Virtualization: With 8 cores and 16 threads, it’s well-suited for hosting multiple virtual machines using VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM.
• Container Hosting: Can run Docker or Kubernetes clusters for microservices and development environments.

3. Data & Analytics

• Database Hosting: Suitable for small to mid-sized SQL or NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Data Logging & Monitoring: Can be used for log aggregation tools like ELK Stack or Prometheus/Grafana.

4.  Web & Application Hosting

• Web Servers: Apache, NGINX, or IIS for hosting websites and APIs.
• Application Servers: Java, .NET, Node.js, or Python-based apps for internal or customer-facing services.

5. Security & Management

• Firewall or Proxy Server: Can be configured with pfSense or Squid for network security and traffic management.
• Remote Management: iDRAC9 Enterprise enables full out-of-band management, ideal for remote or distributed IT teams.

6. Development & Testing

• Dev/Test Environments: Perfect for software development teams needing isolated environments for testing and staging.
• CI/CD Pipelines: Can run Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar tools for continuous integration and deployment.

7. Backup & Storage

• Backup Server: With SAS drives and RAID support via PERC H355, it’s reliable for storing backups.
• Cold Storage or Archiving: Suitable for long-term data retention with hot-plug drive flexibility.