DELL PowerEdge T350 rack server 1x E-2374G 4C 16GB 4x 480GB SSD H755

Dell PowerEdge T350 5U rack server

The Dell PowerEdge T350 is a 5U rack server built around a single Intel E-2374G four-core processor running at 3.7 GHz with 8 MB cache. It ships with 16 GB of DDR4 memory in a two-by-eight-gigabyte configuration at 3200 MT/s. Four 480 GB SATA SSDs are installed and managed by an H755 RAID controller. The chassis provides eight 3.5-inch drive bays for additional storage. Remote management is handled by iDRAC9 Enterprise with OpenManage Enterprise Advanced Plus.

Upgrade from smaller tower or single-drive servers

This system replaces tower servers that lack rack-mount rails, redundant power or hardware RAID. The jump is worth it when you need hot-swap drive bays, a dedicated remote-management controller and a second power supply in a 5U form factor. The four installed SSDs give immediate redundant storage, while the H755 controller supports RAID levels that a basic onboard SATA controller cannot. The four PCIe slots, two at Gen 4.0 and two at Gen 3.0, allow add-in cards that a compact tower cannot accommodate.

Check rack depth, power feeds and expansion needs

Verify that your rack cabinet can accept a 5U unit and that you have two available PDU outlets for the redundant 600 W power supplies. Confirm the PCIe slot mix matches your add-in cards, because only two slots operate at Gen 4.0 speeds. The onboard network provides two 1 GbE ports, so plan for a separate NIC if faster Ethernet is required. The dual SD module includes one 16 GB card for hypervisor boot or configuration storage.