Dell PowerEdge T150
The Dell PowerEdge T150 is an entry-level single-socket mini-tower server designed for micro-businesses, small retail storefronts, home offices, and remote workstations. Driven by an Intel Xeon E-2300 series processor, it supports up to 128GB of DDR4 ECC unbuffered memory across 4 slots and up to four internal cabled 3.5-inch hard drives. Operating virtually silently with low energy consumption, the T150 handles daily file sharing, print management, point-of-sale, and backup duties without demanding dedicated IT spaces. Used buyers should verify internal SATA drive power cabling and ensure ECC UDIMM RAM is installed.
Also written as: PowerEdge T150, Dell T150, T150 Entry Tower
Specifications
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Family | PowerEdge T |
| Form factor | tower |
| Released | Oct 2021 |
| Cpu sockets | 1 |
| Cpu platform | Intel Xeon E-2300 Series or Intel Pentium Processors (up to 8 cores, 95W TDP) |
| Memory slots | 4 |
| Memory type | DDR4-3200 ECC UDIMM |
| Memory max (GB) | 128 |
| Drive bays | Up to 4x 3.5-inch cabled SAS/SATA drives |
| Pcie slots | Up to 4 PCIe Gen4 slots |
| Gpu support | None supported |
| Network onboard | 2x 1GbE embedded LOM ports; 1x 1GbE iDRAC9 port |
| Power supply | Single cabled 300W Bronze or 400W Gold PSU |
Generations
- Previous generation: Dell PowerEdge T140
Compatible parts
Memory
370-AGDU Dell 32GB 2Rx8 DDR4-3200 ECC Unbuffered UDIMM Memory
RAID controllers
PERC-H355 Dell PERC H355 12Gb/s SAS PCIe Gen4 Entry RAID / HBA Controller
Works together
How the Dell PowerEdge T150 connects to servers, storage and the network: 4 ways, with the parts and products on each path.
Fibre Channel SAN
Match the speed: 16Gb and 32Gb FC HBAs, switches and array ports work together, and each generation also runs one or two speeds below its own (a 32Gb port runs at 16Gb and 8Gb).
Adapters for the server (check the fit list)
540-BBUU Dell Emulex LPe31002 Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
540-BBUV Dell QLogic 2692 Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
540-BCMS Dell QLogic 2770 Single Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter
540-BCMT Dell QLogic 2772 Dual Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter
Switches
Lenovo ThinkSystem DB730S 2U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DB630S 2U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DB610S 1U rack
Storage
Dell PowerStore 500T 2U rack
Dell PowerStore 1000T 2U rack
Dell PowerStore 1000X 2U rack
Dell PowerStore 1200T 2U rack
Dell PowerStore 3000T 2U rack
Dell PowerStore 3200T 2U rack
Optics
iSCSI and NVMe/TCP over Ethernet
Keep the speed the same at all three points: a 25GbE server, a 25GbE switch port and a 25GbE array port. Mixed speeds work but the slowest link sets the pace.
Adapters for the server (check the fit list)
540-BBHG Dell Intel X520/I350 2x10GbE SFP+ + 2x1GbE BASE-T Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
540-BBHH Dell Intel X540/I350 2x10GBASE-T + 2x1GbE BASE-T Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
540-BBIU Dell Broadcom 57416/5720 2x10GBASE-T + 2x1GbE Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
540-BBIV Dell Broadcom 57412/5720 2x10GbE SFP+ + 2x1GbE Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
Direct-attached SAS
12Gb SAS uses Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8644) connectors; older 6Gb gear uses Mini-SAS (SFF-8088). Adapter cables exist, but the link runs at the slower speed.
Adapters for the server (check the fit list)
405-AANT Dell 12Gbps SAS HBA Dual Port External PCIe Controller
405-AASU Dell HBA355e External SAS 12Gb/s Host Bus Adapter
Storage
Dell PowerVault ME5012 2U rack
Dell PowerVault ME5024 2U rack
Dell PowerVault ME5084 5U rack
Dell PowerVault ME4012 2U rack
Dell PowerVault ME4024 2U rack
Dell PowerVault ME4084 5U rack
File storage (NFS and SMB)
Front-end ports face the clients; back-end ports (on scale-out systems) connect the nodes to each other and need their own switch pair.
Adapters for the server (check the fit list)
- 540-BBHG Dell Intel X520/I350 2x10GbE SFP+ + 2x1GbE BASE-T Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
- 540-BBHH Dell Intel X540/I350 2x10GBASE-T + 2x1GbE BASE-T Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
- 540-BBIU Dell Broadcom 57416/5720 2x10GBASE-T + 2x1GbE Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
- 540-BBIV Dell Broadcom 57412/5720 2x10GbE SFP+ + 2x1GbE Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
Storage
Lenovo ThinkSystem DM5100F 2U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DM3010H 2U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DG5000 2U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DM3200F 2U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DM3000H 2U rack
Plan and size it
- Draw this setup in the topology planner mrplanb.com
- Add up rack power and space rack-density.com
- Virtualization storage Ledger: scored storage platforms mrplanb.com
- SAN transport and NVMe over FC for backup mrplanb.com
- Dell E-Lab Navigator (Dell interoperability) dell.com
Equivalent models from other brands
- HPE Proliant Microserver Gen10 Plus
- Lenovo Thinksystem ST50 V2
Buying a used T150: what to check
Verify internal drive cages and SATA power harnesses. Confirm that installed RAM is ECC UDIMM, and check iDRAC9 basic license tier.
FAQ
Does the T150 have hot-swap drive bays?
No, the T150 uses internal cabled 3.5-inch drive bays; for hot-swap drives, choose the T350.
Is the T150 quiet enough for an office desk?
Yes, its single-fan acoustic design operates under 30 dBA during typical office workloads.
Buying or selling T150?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- Dell PowerEdge T150 Spec Sheet, checked 2026-10-27