Why would a business choose 3.5-inch storage over 2.5-inch in the R450?

3.5-inch drives offer greater capacity per bay, making this variant ideal for organisations prioritising data retention and bulk storage over raw I/O speed in large-scale archival or backup deployments.

How does storage capacity compare between R450 variants?

The 3.5-inch variant supports fewer drive bays than the 2.5-inch model but offers greater storage capacity per drive, making it better for data-intensive workloads and long-term retention scenarios.

Is this R450 with 3.5-inch drives suitable for backup infrastructure?

Yes, the larger drive capacity makes this variant well-suited for backup appliances and data archival systems where storage volume is more critical than speed.

What about cooling in the 3.5-inch R450 variant?

The larger drives generate different thermal profiles than 2.5-inch variants, and the R450 design provides flexible cooling configurations to maintain optimal operating temperatures regardless of drive type.

Can this R450 variant scale compute while maintaining storage capacity?

Yes, the dual-socket design still supports up to 48 cores total, allowing you to balance compute scaling with the increased storage capacity that 3.5-inch drives provide.

What workloads benefit from this storage-focused R450 variant?

Large-scale data warehousing, video storage systems, log retention, and bulk data repositories all benefit from the higher capacity-per-bay design of the 3.5-inch R450.

How quickly can Procure.ae deliver the R450 with 3.5-inch storage to the UAE?

Procure.ae supplies this R450 variant across the UAE and GCC region as part of its procurement services. Contact the team for current lead times on this storage configuration.

Does Procure.ae support setup of this R450 variant?

Procure.ae can advise on installation and integration support during the quotation process. Discuss your specific requirements with the team to arrange appropriate setup assistance.

What processor does this 3.5-inch R450 model feature?

This variant includes the Intel Xeon Silver 4309Y processor, delivering balanced performance for storage-intensive workloads in large-scale deployments.

How much memory and storage does this R450 configuration include?

This model comes with 16GB of DDR4 RDIMM memory and 2.4TB of SAS storage in 3.5-inch form factor, prioritising capacity for data-retention scenarios.

What protection is included with this R450 purchase?

Warranty details for this 3.5-inch R450 variant are available from Procure.ae. Contact the team to confirm coverage terms specific to your region and purchase.

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Dell PowerEdge R450 3.5 Inch Server Xeon Silver 4309Y 16GB HDD

Dell PowerEdge R450 3.5 Inch Server Xeon Silver 4309Y 16GB HDD

Name: Dell PowerEdge R450 3.5 Inch Server Xeon Silver 4309Y 16GB HDD
Brand: Dell
SKU: R450-35X4-4309Y-VPN-PER4502A

The Dell PowerEdge R450 in 3.5-inch form factor maximises storage capacity while delivering dual-socket performance, suitable for organisations prioritising data retention over raw I/O speed in large-scale deployments.

Overview

The Dell PowerEdge R450 with 3.5-inch drive chassis enables cost-effective capacity scaling for organisations archiving data, maintaining analytics databases, or deploying distributed file systems requiring large storage pools. The larger drive form factor accommodates greater capacity per drive, reducing total unit count while maintaining manageable power and thermal profiles.

Key Features

Dual Intel Xeon Silver 4309Y 3.0GHz 12-core processors
16GB RDIMM DDR4 memory (expandable to 384GB across 16 DIMM slots)
2.4TB 10K RPM SAS ISE 12Gbps hot-plug drive with 3.5-inch hybrid carrier
Up to four 3.5-inch drive bays for substantial total capacity
Efficient cooling design suitable for dense rack deployments
Full OpenManage integration for heterogeneous infrastructure management
Secure firmware and configuration drift detection

Specifications

Form Factor: 1U Dual-Socket (3.5" chassis with hybrid carrier)
Processor: Intel Xeon Silver 4309Y @ 3.0GHz
Cores: 12 per socket (24 total)
Memory: 16GB RDIMM, 3200MT/s, Dual Rank
Storage: 2.4TB 10K RPM SAS ISE 12Gbps 512e 2.5in Hot-plug with 3.5in HYB CARR
Warranty: 3Yr ProSupport and NBD On-Site Service
Country of Origin: United States
Weight: 18.62 kg

Why buy from Procure.ae

Procure.ae delivers PowerEdge R450 servers in multiple form factors for diverse deployment scenarios. Request a quote for large-scale data-centre deployments, archive systems, or analytics infrastructure across the UAE and GCC.

FAQ

What is the maximum total storage capacity with the 3.5-inch configuration?
With up to four 3.5-inch drive bays, you can reach 40TB+ total capacity using large-capacity SATA or SAS drives. Contact Procure.ae for specific capacity planning.

Is the R450 3.5-inch suitable for database workloads?
Yes, large capacity drives combined with 24 cores make it excellent for data-warehouse and analytics databases requiring both throughput and capacity.