The PowerEdge R440 is a density-optimized 1U, 2-socket rack server that balances compute performance and storage flexibility for scale-out environments. It supports up to two Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors (up to 22 cores each), delivers high memory capacity and NVMe options, and includes enterprise-grade management and security features for reliable, high-uptime operation.
Key specifications & features
- Processors: Up to 2 × Intel® Xeon® Scalable (up to 22 cores per CPU)
- Memory: Up to 16 DDR4 DIMM slots (registered ECC DDR4), speeds to 2666 MT/s, up to 1 TB total
- Storage: Front bays configurable for up to 10 × 2.5″ SAS/SATA (supports up to 4 NVMe SSDs) or up to 4 × 3.5″ SAS/SATA HDDs; optional boot M.2 (2 × M.2)
- I/O & Networking: 2 × 1GbE LOM standard; optional LOM riser (2 × 1GbE, 2 × 10GbE SFP+, or 2 × 10GbE BaseT). Up to 2 × PCIe Gen3 x16 slots.
- Chassis: 1U form factor with multiple depth options depending on drive layout
- Power & Cooling: Hot-plug redundant power supply options; hot-swap fans available
- Management: iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller (Express/Enterprise), iDRAC Direct, Quick Sync 2 (optional). Integrates with OpenManage Enterprise, OpenManage Essentials, and third-party tools (VMware vCenter, Microsoft System Center).
- Security: TPM 1.2/2.0 optional, cryptographically signed firmware, Secure Boot, System Lockdown, Secure Erase
- OS Support: Ubuntu LTS, Citrix XenServer, Windows Server with Hyper-V, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi
Benefits
Designed for scale-out computing, the R440 delivers a compact, flexible platform that maximizes performance per rack U. It supports mixed SSD/NVMe storage, robust memory capacity, and enterprise lifecycle management to si
