Can memory be added to the PowerEdge R360 later?
Yes. This configuration starts with 32 GB and the R360 platform accepts up to 4 DDR5 UDIMM modules at 4,400 MT/s, one module per channel — enough to speed up in-memory application workloads without changing servers.
Can storage be expanded beyond the 480 GB SSD?
Yes. The chassis accepts up to 8 SAS/SATA hard drives or SSDs in 2.5-inch format, or 4 SAS/SATA drives in 3.5-inch format, depending on the bay configuration chosen. The machine is fitted with the PERC H355 controller, and the 480 GB SSD supplied handles booting and fast data access.
What happens if a power supply unit fails?
The server keeps running: its power supply is redundant, rated at 700 W. This is what gives it the high availability and security expected for hosting critical workloads.
Can an accelerator card or a GPU be installed?
Yes: the R360 supports GPUs, including a 60 W single-width accelerator, for application workloads that need acceleration. Accelerated processing therefore stays in-house, without a second dedicated machine.
Can a second processor be added later?
No. The R360 is a single-socket server: there is only one processor socket. It takes an Intel Xeon E-2400 series processor with up to eight cores or a Pentium with up to two cores, whereas this configuration has a 4-core 2.8 GHz processor — upgrades will come through memory, storage or an accelerator.
Which tools are used to manage this server day to day?
The PowerEdge iDRAC, OpenManage Enterprise and CloudIQ solutions: they are used to discover, deploy, monitor, manage, update and secure the infrastructure, and to automate the server lifecycle.
How does this server protect itself against firmware compromise?
Through the PowerEdge cyber-resilient architecture: Silicon Root of Trust, secured component verification, signed firmware, drift detection, BIOS recovery and dynamic System Lockdown. These protections cover every phase of the lifecycle and fit into a Zero-Trust strategy.
Is the R360 suitable for an SME or a branch office, and for virtualisation?
That is exactly what it is aimed at: a 1U single-socket rack server designed for SMEs, remote offices, branches and the near edge, and billed as virtualisation-ready. Its 1U format lets it fit into an already crowded rack, and its 1 Gb Ethernet connectivity links it to the existing network.
Is this Dell server new and under warranty?
Yes: new equipment in its original packaging, supplied with its invoice, which serves as the warranty document for 1 year. It is a 15G-generation PowerEdge R360, part number EMEA_PROMO_R360_SPL4 — keep this reference to hand, as it identifies the configuration with Dell support.
