Description

The Dell PowerEdge T440 combines the scalability of an enterprise server with the convenient deployment characteristics of a tower chassis. It is designed for organizations that require substantial computing and storage resources but may not have a dedicated rack infrastructure.

The T440 supports two Intel Xeon Scalable processors, providing strong multi-core performance for demanding applications and consolidated workloads. Its large memory architecture supports up to 16 DDR4 DIMMs, allowing substantial memory configurations for virtualization, databases, analytics and business applications.

The server also provides flexible storage options, including SAS, SATA and SSD technologies, with support for selected NVMe configurations. Dell PERC RAID controllers provide enterprise storage management and data protection.

With iDRAC9 remote management, redundant power options, PCIe expansion and enterprise security features, the PowerEdge T440 provides a scalable platform for growing IT environments.

Key Features

Brand: Dell
Model: PowerEdge T440
Form Factor: Tower Server
CPU Sockets: 2
Processor: Intel Xeon Scalable
Memory: DDR4 ECC RDIMM / LRDIMM
Memory Slots: 16 DIMM slots
Maximum Memory: Up to 1TB, configuration dependent
Storage: SAS / SATA HDD / SSD
NVMe: Supported configurations
RAID: Dell PERC controllers
Expansion: PCIe Gen 3
Networking: Integrated Ethernet / network adapter options
Remote Management: iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller
Security: Silicon Root of Trust, Secure Boot and TPM options
Power: Redundant hot-plug PSU options
Primary Applications: Virtualization, Databases, ERP, File Server, Backup & Enterprise Applications

Intel Xeon Scalable Processing

The PowerEdge T440 supports up to two Intel Xeon Scalable processors, providing substantial processing capacity for demanding workloads.

The dual-socket architecture makes the T440 suitable for:

Virtualization
Database applications
ERP systems
Business intelligence
Data analytics
File and application servers
Backup infrastructure
Collaboration platforms
General enterprise workloads

The exact processor model can be selected according to required core count, clock frequency, cache and workload requirements.

Large DDR4 Memory Capacity

The T440 features 16 DDR4 DIMM slots and supports ECC Registered and Load-Reduced memory.

Supported configurations can provide up to 1TB of system memory, depending on the processor generation and DIMM configuration.

Large memory capacity is particularly useful for:

Virtual machine consolidation
Databases
In-memory applications
Analytics
ERP
Business intelligence
Large application workloads

ECC memory helps improve data integrity and system reliability.

Flexible Enterprise Storage

The T440 supports multiple enterprise storage technologies, allowing organizations to configure the server for either capacity or performance.

Supported storage options can include:

SAS HDD
SATA HDD
SAS SSD
SATA SSD
NVMe SSD in supported configurations

Depending on the chassis and backplane, the T440 can be configured with a substantial number of internal drives.

This makes it suitable for:

File servers
Backup servers
Databases
Virtualization
Application servers
Storage-intensive business workloads

Dell PERC RAID

The PowerEdge T440 supports Dell PowerEdge RAID Controller (PERC) solutions.

PERC controllers can provide:

RAID data protection
Drive redundancy
Storage performance optimization
Drive monitoring
Fault tolerance
Enterprise storage management

The available RAID levels depend on the installed PERC controller.

PCIe Gen 3 Expansion

The T440 provides PCIe Gen 3 expansion for additional enterprise hardware.

Possible expansion devices include:

RAID controllers
Network adapters
Fibre Channel HBAs
Storage controllers
High-speed Ethernet adapters
Graphics or accelerator cards
Other PCIe peripherals

This provides flexibility for future infrastructure expansion.

High-Speed Networking

The T440 supports integrated and optional network connectivity suitable for modern business environments.

Network adapters can be used for:

Production traffic
Storage
Backup
Virtualization
Management
Application traffic

Additional network adapters can provide higher bandwidth or network redundancy.

iDRAC9 Remote Management

The Dell Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 9 (iDRAC9) provides comprehensive remote server management.

Administrators can remotely:

Monitor hardware health
View server inventory
Review alerts
Configure hardware
Manage firmware
Control power
Run diagnostics
Access remote console functions
Perform lifecycle management

This is particularly valuable for branch offices and distributed IT environments.

Enterprise Security

The PowerEdge T440 includes several security technologies designed to protect the server platform.

Depending on configuration, these can include:

Silicon Root of Trust
Secure Boot
TPM 2.0
System Lockdown
Cryptographically signed firmware
Secure firmware updates
Secure Erase

These features help protect the server against unauthorized firmware and configuration changes.

Redundant Hot-Plug Power

The T440 supports redundant hot-plug power supply configurations.

A redundant PSU configuration can help maintain server operation if one power supply fails.

Power requirements depend on:

CPU configuration
Memory
Storage
PCIe cards
Network adapters
Other installed components

Tower Form Factor

The T440’s tower chassis provides enterprise server capabilities without requiring a traditional rack installation.

It is suitable for:

Small and medium-sized businesses
Branch offices
Professional offices
Schools
Healthcare organizations
Retail environments
Small data centers
Departmental server rooms

The tower format also provides convenient access to internal components for maintenance and upgrades.

Ideal Applications

Virtualization Server

The combination of dual processors and large memory capacity makes the T440 well suited for virtual machine consolidation.

Database Server

Its Xeon Scalable processors, ECC memory and RAID storage provide a strong foundation for database applications.

File and Application Server

The T440 can provide centralized file storage and host business applications for departments and organizations.

Backup Server

High-capacity SAS/SATA storage configurations make the T440 suitable for centralized backup and recovery infrastructure.

ERP and Business Applications

The server can support ERP, CRM, accounting, inventory and collaboration applications.

Branch Office Infrastructure

Its tower form factor and iDRAC9 remote management make the T440 practical for distributed or remote offices.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Brand	Dell
Model	PowerEdge T440
Form Factor	Tower Server
CPU Sockets	2
Processor Family	Intel Xeon Scalable
Memory Slots	16 × DIMM
Memory Type	DDR4 ECC RDIMM / LRDIMM
Maximum Memory	Up to 1TB, configuration dependent
Storage	SAS / SATA HDD / SSD
NVMe	Supported configurations
RAID	Dell PERC
Expansion	PCIe Gen 3
Networking	Ethernet / optional adapters
Remote Management	iDRAC9
Security	Silicon Root of Trust / Secure Boot / TPM
Power	Redundant hot-plug options
Form Factor	Tower
Primary Applications	Virtualization, Databases, ERP, File Server, Backup & Enterprise Applications

Note: Exact processor generation, maximum memory, drive bays, NVMe capability, RAID controller, PCIe configuration and PSU capacity depend on the specific T440 configuration.

Key Benefits

Dual-Socket Scalability: Supports two Intel Xeon Scalable processors for demanding multi-threaded workloads.

Large Memory Capacity: Up to 16 DIMM slots provide substantial DDR4 ECC memory scalability.

Flexible Storage: Supports SAS, SATA, SSD and selected NVMe configurations.

Enterprise RAID: Dell PERC controllers provide storage protection and management.

PCIe Expansion: PCIe Gen 3 slots support additional networking, storage and other hardware.

Remote Management: iDRAC9 enables remote monitoring, diagnostics and server administration.

Redundant Power: Hot-plug redundant PSUs help improve availability.

Tower Deployment: Provides enterprise-class capabilities in an office-friendly tower form factor.

Product Summary

The Dell PowerEdge T440 is a scalable 2-socket enterprise tower server designed for businesses and organizations that need strong processing, memory, storage and expansion capabilities without deploying a rack-mounted server.

With support for Intel Xeon Scalable processors, up to 1TB DDR4 ECC memory, SAS/SATA storage, selected NVMe configurations, Dell PERC RAID, PCIe Gen 3 expansion, redundant hot-plug power supplies and iDRAC9 remote management, the T440 provides a versatile platform for virtualization, databases, ERP, file and application services, backup, collaboration and enterprise workloads.