PowerEdge 2850

Designed with 24/7 NOC (Network Operations Center) operations in mind, the Dell PowerEdge 2850 is still an excellent choice for businesses looking for high-availability, flexibility, performance and expandability, all with a low price tag.

Featuring the versatile Intel E7520 chipset with an 800MHz front side bus and support for two Xeon or Dual-Core Xeon processors, six hot-pluggable U320 SCSI hard drive bays, and a maximum of 16GB DDR-2 memory, the PE 2850 will provide not only the performance you need, but room to expand.

A proven workhorse found in almost any datacenter, the Dell 2850 has earned a reputation for reliability and versatility, not to mention durability as they are still commonly used for a wide range of applications.

Dell PowerEdge 2850 Technical Specifications

Form Factor:	2U rack Height
Processors:	Up to 2 x Intel Xeon processors w/ Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology to 3.6GHz
Front Side Bus:	800MHz
Cache:	1MB L2
Chipset:	Intel E7520
Memory:	256MB/16GB DDR2 400 SDRAM; Maximum 16GB
I/O channels:	Total of 3 - 3 PCI-X slots (64-bit/133MHz)
Drive controller:	Embedded dual channel U320 SCSI w/ internal and external routing
RAID controller:	Optional dual channel ROMB (PERC4e/Di), PERC4/DC and PERC4e/DC adapters
Drive Bays:	6 - 1 in. U320 hot-plug SCSI drives or 5 drive bays w/ 1 tape drive bay
Maximum Internal Storage:	Up to 1.8TB w/ 300GB hard drive
Hard Drives:	36GB, 73GB, 146GB and 300GB (10K RPM) U320 SCSI 18GB, 36GB, 73GB, and 146GB (15K RPM) U320 SCSI
Internal Storage:	10K/15K RPM drives (SCSI)
External Storage:	Dell PowerVault™ SCSI and Dell/EMC fibre channel storage
Tape Backup Options:	Internal: PowerVault 110T/DAT72 External: PowerVault 114T, 112T, 122T, 128T, 132T, 136T, 138T and 160T

More information can be found on the Official Dell PowerEdge 2850 PDF Spec Sheet.

PowerEdge 2850 Components and Upgrades

Not looking for an entire 2850 system? Find all the upgrades or components you need for your PE2850 here! STI carries a wide selection of CPU, Memory, compatible Hard Drives, and many other parts and system components. Click the appropriate category link below to view all available parts.

	CPU / Heatsink Upgrades Choose from a wide selection of compatible Intel Xeon 800FSB processors. Individual CPU's and CPU/Heatsink combo packages available
	Memory Upgrades Boost your PE 2850's performance with expanded memory. Compatible sticks from various manufacturers
	Hard Drives and Trays Short on storage? Find the right hard drives and HDD trays here
	Internal Parts and Components Anything from 2850 power supplies, to remote access or NIC cards
	Accessories and External Components External components such as front bezels, cable management arms and rail kits
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