Description

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R440 is a compact, scalable, and enterprise-class 1U dual-socket rack server engineered to deliver an excellent combination of processing performance and rack density.

Designed for HPC, web-tech, scale-out infrastructure, virtualization, and data-intensive applications, the R440 combines Intel Xeon Scalable processors, high-capacity DDR4 memory, flexible SAS/SATA/NVMe storage, hardware RAID, high-speed networking options, and advanced Dell systems management.

Key Features

• Brand: Dell EMC
• Model: PowerEdge R440
• Form Factor: 1U rack server
• Processor: Up to 2 × Intel Xeon Scalable processors
• Maximum CPU Cores: Up to 24 cores per processor in supported configurations
• Memory: 16 × DDR4 DIMM slots
• Maximum Memory: Up to 1TB
• Memory Type: ECC RDIMM / LRDIMM
• Memory Speed: Up to 2666 MT/s
• Storage: Up to 10 × 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drives
• NVMe: Up to 4 × NVMe PCIe SSDs in supported configurations
• Alternative Storage: Up to 4 × 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drives
• RAID: PERC H330, H730P, H740P, HBA330 and S140
• External RAID: PERC H840
• Boot Storage: BOSS with 2 × M.2 SSDs
• Networking: 1GbE and optional 10GbE configurations
• Expansion: Up to 2 × PCIe Gen 3 slots
• Management: iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller
• Power: 450W Bronze or 550W Platinum options
• Cooling: Up to six fans
• Primary Applications: HPC, virtualization, web hosting, databases, scale-out computing, storage and business applications.

Dual Intel Xeon Scalable Processing

The PowerEdge R440 supports up to two Intel Xeon Scalable processors, providing substantial processing capacity in a compact 1U chassis.

Depending on the processor generation and configuration, Dell specifies support for processors with up to 24 cores per CPU.

The dual-socket architecture makes the R440 particularly suitable for:

• Virtualization
• High-performance computing
• Web and application hosting
• Database applications
• Data analytics
• Enterprise business applications
• Scale-out infrastructure
• High-density server deployments

Up to 1TB DDR4 Memory

The R440 features 16 DDR4 DIMM slots and supports both RDIMM and LRDIMM memory technologies.

Supported memory speeds reach up to 2666 MT/s, with configurations supporting up to 1TB of system memory.

The high memory capacity makes the R440 especially useful for memory-intensive workloads such as virtualization, databases, analytics, and large-scale applications.

Flexible Storage Architecture

The PowerEdge R440 provides several storage configurations to accommodate different performance and capacity requirements.

Supported configurations include:

• Up to 10 × 2.5-inch SAS/SATA HDD or SSD
• Up to 4 × NVMe PCIe SSDs in supported 2.5-inch configurations
• Up to 4 × 3.5-inch SAS/SATA HDDs
• Optional DVD-ROM/DVD+RW
• Optional BOSS boot storage using M.2 SSDs.

This flexibility allows the R440 to be configured for either high-density storage or high-performance SSD/NVMe workloads.

Advanced RAID & Storage Controllers

The R440 supports multiple Dell PowerEdge RAID Controller options, including:

• PERC H330
• PERC H730P
• PERC H740P
• HBA330
• PERC S140 software RAID
• PERC H840 external RAID controller
• 12Gbps SAS HBA
• BOSS with two M.2 SSDs for optimized boot storage.

These options provide flexibility for configuring storage around performance, redundancy, capacity, and application requirements.

High-Speed Networking

The R440 provides flexible networking options, including integrated Gigabit Ethernet and optional higher-speed network configurations.

Depending on the selected network daughter card, configurations can include:

• 2 × 1GbE
• 2 × 10GbE SFP+
• 2 × 10GbE Base-T

This makes the R440 suitable for high-bandwidth applications, virtualization networks, storage traffic, and scale-out environments.

PCIe Gen 3 Expansion

The server supports up to two PCIe Gen 3 expansion slots, providing additional connectivity for supported:

• Network adapters
• Storage controllers
• Fibre Channel adapters
• Host bus adapters
• High-speed networking hardware
• Specialized PCIe devices

The available PCIe expansion capability helps organizations adapt the R440 to changing infrastructure requirements.

iDRAC9 Remote Management

The R440 incorporates Dell iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller, providing comprehensive server-management and monitoring capabilities.

Supported management technologies include:

• iDRAC9
• iDRAC Direct
• iDRAC REST API with Redfish
• Dell OpenManage Enterprise
• OpenManage Essentials
• OpenManage Mobile
• OpenManage Power Center
• iDRAC Service Module.

Administrators can remotely monitor system health, configure hardware, manage firmware, troubleshoot issues, and perform lifecycle-management tasks.

Enterprise Security

The PowerEdge R440 includes several security technologies designed to protect server infrastructure, including:

• TPM 1.2/2.0 options
• Cryptographically signed firmware
• Secure Boot
• Silicon Root of Trust
• System Lockdown
• System Erase.

These capabilities help organizations establish a more secure server-management and deployment environment.

Efficient 1U Rack Design

The R440’s 1U form factor provides high computing density while minimizing rack-space requirements.

Approximate dimensions include:

• Height: 42.8 mm
• Width: 434 mm without rack latches
• Width with rack latches: 482 mm
• Depth: configuration dependent, approximately 606–715 mm depending on chassis/drive configuration.

This compact design is ideal for data centers where rack space is at a premium.

Power & Cooling

The R440 supports power configurations including:

• 450W Bronze power supply
• 550W Platinum hot-plug power supply
• Full redundancy options with compatible configurations
• Up to six fans for system cooling.

The hot-plug Platinum power supply option can improve availability by allowing a failed PSU to be replaced without taking the server offline when configured with redundant power.

Supported Operating Systems

The PowerEdge R440 supports a broad selection of operating systems and virtualization platforms, including:

• Microsoft Windows Server with Hyper-V
• VMware ESXi
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
• Ubuntu Server LTS
• Citrix Hypervisor/XenServer.

Ideal Applications

High-Performance Computing

The combination of dual Xeon Scalable processors, large memory capacity, and high-speed storage makes the R440 suitable for appropriately sized HPC workloads.

Virtualization

Up to two processors and 1TB of memory provide an excellent foundation for consolidating multiple virtual machines.

Web Hosting

The R440’s processing capacity, flexible storage, and optional 10GbE networking make it suitable for web and application hosting environments.

Databases

Large memory configurations, RAID support, SSD/NVMe options, and multi-core processors make the R440 suitable for demanding database deployments.

Scale-Out Infrastructure

Dell specifically positions the R440 for scale-out infrastructure environments, where multiple compact servers can be deployed to provide scalable computing capacity.

Storage & Backup

Multiple SAS/SATA drive options and PERC RAID controllers provide flexibility for storage, backup, and data-protection applications.

Technical Specifications

*Maximum core count depends on the specific supported processor configuration.

Key Benefits

Dual-Socket Performance: Supports two Intel Xeon Scalable processors for demanding multi-threaded applications.

Massive Memory Capacity: Up to 1TB DDR4 memory provides significant scalability for virtualization, databases, and memory-intensive workloads.

Flexible Storage: Supports up to 10 × 2.5-inch drives, up to four NVMe SSDs, or up to four 3.5-inch drives depending on configuration.

Advanced RAID: Multiple PERC controllers provide flexible storage-management options.

10GbE Ready: Optional 10GbE SFP+ or Base-T networking supports high-bandwidth environments.

iDRAC9 Management: Provides remote monitoring, configuration, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management.

High Rack Density: The 1U chassis allows significant computing resources to be deployed in a small rack footprint.

Enterprise Security: Secure Boot, signed firmware, Silicon Root of Trust, TPM options, and System Erase provide enhanced infrastructure protection.

Virtualization Ready: Supports VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, Linux, and other enterprise operating environments.

Product Summary

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R440 is a powerful 1U dual-socket rack server designed for organizations that need high processing density, substantial memory capacity, flexible storage, and enterprise-grade management in a compact chassis.

With support for up to two Intel Xeon Scalable processors, up to 1TB DDR4 memory, up to 10 × 2.5-inch drives or 4 × 3.5-inch drives, up to four NVMe SSDs, advanced PERC RAID controllers, optional 10GbE networking, PCIe Gen 3 expansion, and iDRAC9 management, the R440 is an excellent platform for HPC, virtualization, web hosting, databases, scale-out infrastructure, storage, backup, and demanding business applications.