DELL PowerEdge T440 Server
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Condition
Refurbished
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CPU
2×8GB DDR4 RDIMM 2133MHz
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RAM
noHDD (up to 8 HDD 2.5'' SFF)
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Condition
Refurbished
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CPU
2×8GB DDR4 RDIMM 2133MHz
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RAM
noHDD (up to 8 HDD 2.5'' SFF)
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Condition
Refurbished
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CPU
2×8GB DDR4 RDIMM 2133MHz
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RAM
noHDD (up to 8 HDD 2.5'' SFF)
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Condition
Refurbished
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CPU
2×8GB DDR4 RDIMM 2133MHz
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RAM
noHDD (up to 8 HDD 2.5'' SFF)
- Processor
- Up to two 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, up to 28 cores per processor
- Operating System
- Canonical® Ubuntu® Server LTS
Citrix® Hypervisor ®
Microsoft® Windows Server® with Hyper-V
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux
SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server
VMware® ESXi® - Accelerators
- Up to one NVIDIA Quadro P4000 (APOS/Customer kit only)
- Memory
- DIMM Speed
Up to 2666 MT/s
Memory Type
RDIMM
LRDIMM
Memory Module Slots
16 DDR4 DIMM slots
Supports registered ECC DDR4 DIMMs only
Maximum RAM
RDIMM 512GB
LRDIMM 1TBi - Storage
- Front Bays
Up to 8 x 3.5" SAS/SATA (HDD/SSD) max 112TB
Up to 16 x 2.5" SAS/SATA (HDD/SSD) max 123TB - Storage Controllers
- Internal Controllers
PERC H330, H730P, H740P, HBA330
External Controllers RAID
H840, 12Gbps SAS HBA
Software RAID
S140
Internal Boot
Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS):
HW RAID 2 x M.2 SSDs 240GB or 480GB
Internal Dual SD Module - Management
- Embedded / At-the-Server
iDRAC9
iDRAC Direct
iDRAC RESTful API with Redfish
Consoles
OpenManage Enterprise
OpenManage Power Center
Mobility
OpenManage Mobile
Tools
Dell RACADM CLI
Dell Repository Manager
Dell System Update
Dell Server Update Utility
Dell Update Catalogs
iDRAC Service Module
IPMI Tool
OpenManage Server Administrator
OpenManage Storage Services
OpenManage Integrations
BMC® Truesight
Microsoft® System Center
RedHat® Ansible® Modules
VMware® vCenter
OpenManage Connections
IBM Tivoli® Netcool/OMNIbus
IBM Tivoli® Network manager IP Edition
Micro Focus® Operations Manager I
Nagios® Core
Nagios® XI - Power Supplies
- 450W Gold
495W Platinum
750W Platinum
1100W Platinum
Up to 2 hot plugs fans with full redundancy - Ports
- Network Options
2 x 1GbE LOM
(optional) LOM Riser 2 x 1GbE, or
2 x 10GbE SFP, or
2 x 10GbE BaseT
Front Ports
1 x Dedicated iDRAC direct USB
1 x USB 2.0
1 x USB 3.0 (optional)
1 x Video
Rear Ports
1 x Dedicated iDRAC network port
1 x Serial
2 x USB 3.0
1 x Video - Slots
- PCIe
2 x Gen3 slots (x 4)
2 x Gen3 slots (x 8)
1 x Gen3 slot (x16) - Bezel
- Optional LCD bezel or security bezel
- Form Factor
- 5U Tower or Rack Server
- Width
218.0mm (8.6") (base width)
304.5mm (12.0”) (with foot)
Depth
594.82mm (23.4")
Weight
29.3Kg (64.6lbs.) 8-drive bay chassis
Dell PowerEdge T440 overview
Dell PowerEdge T440 is a rack-capable tower server with up to two sockets for SMB, ROBO, virtualization, file services, messaging and office application workloads. It is designed for environments that need a careful balance of compute performance, memory capacity, storage flexibility, management features and long-term serviceability.
The T440 server is based on up to two 2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors. It supports 16 DDR4 RDIMM/LRDIMM slots, up to 1 TB, speeds up to 2666 MT/s, Dell iDRAC management through iDRAC9, 2 x 1GbE LOM ports, up to 5 PCIe Gen3 slots and up to 8 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA HDD/SSD drives or up to 16 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA HDD/SSD drives.
Dell PowerEdge T440 is suitable for the workload categories listed below and should be treated as a rack-capable two-socket tower platform for SMB and ROBO infrastructure. Compared with newer or larger Dell PowerEdge platforms, this model should be selected when its generation, form factor, storage layout and cost profile match the project.
When to choose Dell PowerEdge T440
Choose Dell PowerEdge T440 when the workload needs rack-capable tower server with up to two sockets characteristics, predictable local storage and Dell PowerEdge management. It is a good fit for SMB, ROBO, virtualization, file services, messaging and office application workloads.
Compared with smaller or entry platforms, Dell PowerEdge T440 provides more appropriate headroom for its target role. Compared with larger or newer PowerEdge systems, it should be selected when acquisition cost, compatibility with existing infrastructure and the exact drive layout are more important than the latest platform generation.
The T440 configuration should be validated carefully for processor count, memory population, drive bay layout, storage controller, boot device, risers, network adapters, power supplies, fans and cooling. This is especially important for NVMe, rear-drive, GPU, redundant power and mixed-drive configurations.
Chassis and drive bay options
Dell PowerEdge T440 supports the following practical chassis, drive and configuration options. The right choice depends on whether the server is being configured for capacity, SSD responsiveness, NVMe performance, boot separation, redundant power or accelerator support.
| Chassis option | Best for | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Dell PowerEdge T440 8LFF | capacity-oriented local storage, file services and backup | Use this option when 3.5-inch capacity matters more than maximum IOPS. Supports up to 8 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA HDD/SSD drives, up to 128 TB. Final compatibility depends on controller, cables, power and cooling. |
| Dell PowerEdge T440 16SFF | 2.5-inch SSD/HDD density, serviceability and business applications | Use this option when 2.5-inch density, SSD responsiveness and serviceability are more important than 3.5-inch HDD capacity. Supports up to 16 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA HDD/SSD drives, up to 61 TB. |
| Dell PowerEdge T440 BOSS / internal boot options | separating OS or hypervisor boot from data drives | Use this option to keep OS or hypervisor boot separate from the main front drives. Supports BOSS hardware RAID with 2 x M.2 120 GB or 240 GB SSDs; confirm OS and controller support before ordering. |
| Dell PowerEdge T440 GPU options | validated accelerator, VDI or GPU-enabled workloads | Use only validated accelerator combinations. Supports 1 x NVIDIA NVS 310 or 1 x NVIDIA Quadro P4000 in supported configurations; check risers, power cables, fans and thermal limits. |
| Dell PowerEdge T440 tower or 5U rack chassis | tower placement with optional rack conversion | Use this option when tower deployment is preferred but future rack placement is possible. Supports rack-capable tower platform with short 22-inch depth and quiet office acoustics. |
For capacity workloads, LFF configurations are usually the practical starting point. For latency-sensitive databases, virtualization datastores and high-IO workloads, SFF SSD or NVMe-capable configurations should be considered where the platform supports them.
Final drive compatibility depends on the selected chassis, backplane, controller, cables, risers, cooling configuration and Dell support matrix. Do not assume that every drive type, controller and rear-drive option can be combined in one configuration.
Recommended Dell PowerEdge T440 configurations by workload
| Workload | Recommended focus |
|---|---|
| Virtualization / private cloud | Balanced CPU count, large memory pool, SSD or NVMe storage where supported, redundant networking and validated boot media. |
| Small business infrastructure | Cost-controlled CPU, protected local storage, basic 1GbE networking and reliable remote management. |
| File, print and collaboration | Capacity HDDs for shared files, SSDs for responsiveness, simple RAID and network bandwidth matched to user count. |
| Databases / data management | Processor choice matched to licensing and query profile, enough RAM for cache, low-latency SSD or NVMe storage and protected arrays. |
| Backup / archive | Capacity drive layout, moderate CPU/RAM, controller mode and network throughput sized for backup windows and restore targets. |
| Web and application services | Balanced CPU, enough memory, SSD-backed local storage and network options sized for application traffic. |
| GPU-accelerated workloads | Validated GPU or FPGA model, risers, power cables, cooling limits and memory sizing checked before purchase. |
| Mixed enterprise workloads | Balanced CPU, RAM, storage and NIC choices, with headroom for failover, maintenance and growth. |
The T440 configuration should be chosen around the main reason for selecting this platform: a rack-capable two-socket tower platform for SMB and ROBO infrastructure, 16 DDR4 DIMM slots / up to 1 TB, 8LFF or 16SFF tower/rack storage, Dell iDRAC9 management and a validated power, cooling and controller design.
How to choose CPU, RAM, RAID and storage
Dell PowerEdge T440 supports up to two 2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors. CPU choice should be tied to workload profile, software licensing and thermal limits. up to 16 cores per processor help when virtualization, databases or multi-user services need more parallelism, while higher clock speed can matter for applications sensitive to per-core performance.
RAM planning should start with VM density, database cache requirements, application growth and backup or monitoring agents. Dell PowerEdge T440 supports 16 DDR4 RDIMM/LRDIMM slots, up to 1 TB, speeds up to 2666 MT/s. Memory speed and maximum capacity depend on processor choice and DIMM population, so the final layout should be validated before ordering.
For storage, use 8LFF or 16SFF tower/rack storage when it matches the workload. up to 8 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA HDD/SSD drives or up to 16 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA HDD/SSD drives. Boot devices such as BOSS or internal M.2 options can separate OS or hypervisor boot from the main data drives where supported.
RAID and HBA choice should be made before finalizing drive count. PERC H330, H730P, H740P, HBA330, PERC S140, BOSS M.2 boot and external H840/HBA options. Hardware RAID is appropriate for classic protected arrays, while HBA/JBOD or software RAID may be better for selected software-defined storage designs.
Network, GPU and power choices should also be checked as a single configuration. Dell PowerEdge T440 includes or supports 2 x 1GbE LOM ports, up to 5 PCIe Gen3 slots, selected NVIDIA NVS 310 or NVIDIA Quadro P4000 GPU options, and 495W, 750W and 1100W hot-plug Gold PSUs or 450W cabled AC PSU. Validate risers, airflow and power supply redundancy before purchase.
Dell PowerEdge T440 vs related Dell PowerEdge models
| Model | When to consider |
|---|---|
| Dell PowerEdge T340 | Choose T340 when a one-socket tower with hot-plug storage and better growth headroom is preferred. |
| Dell PowerEdge T640 | Choose T640 when maximum tower expandability, internal storage and GPU support are more important than rack density. |
| Dell PowerEdge R540 | Choose R540 when a 2U value platform with larger LFF capacity is more important than maximum rack density. |
| Dell PowerEdge R740 | Choose R740 when a mainstream 2U dual-socket platform with more accelerator and expansion flexibility is required. |
| Dell PowerEdge T560 | Choose T560 when a newer DDR5 tower with stronger compute, storage and GPU options is required. |
| Dell Tower Servers | Choose Servers when a tower form factor is preferred for office or branch deployment instead of rack-first infrastructure. |
Dell PowerEdge T440 should be evaluated against the related Dell PowerEdge models above, because form factor, processor generation, memory type, drive layout and expansion strategy have a direct impact on workload fit.
Summary: is Dell PowerEdge T440 the right server for your workload×
Dell PowerEdge T440 is a practical Dell PowerEdge platform for SMB, ROBO, virtualization, file services, messaging and office application workloads. Choose it when you need 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable, 16 DDR4 DIMM slots / up to 1 TB, 8LFF or 16SFF tower/rack storage, Dell iDRAC9 management and a configuration that fits the server generation and workload profile.
Before purchase, confirm processor model, CPU count, RAM population, chassis type, drive support, RAID or HBA mode, BOSS or M.2 boot option, networking, optional GPU support, power supply redundancy, cooling and warranty requirements.
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