DELL PowerEdge T440 5U Rack Server 2x Xeon Gold 5218 2.3GHz 16GB DDR4 HBA330 16 Bay 2.5

Enterprise 5U Server for Virtualisation

The Dell PowerEdge T440 is a 5U tower server that can also be rack-mounted with an optional conversion kit. It ships with two Intel Xeon Gold 5218 processors running at 2.3 GHz with a 3.9 GHz turbo frequency, providing 16 cores each for multi-threaded workloads. The system includes 16 GB of DDR4-2400 ECC registered memory across 16 DIMM slots, supporting up to 1 TB total capacity. A PERC HBA330 controller manages up to sixteen 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays for SAS and SATA storage.

Upgrade from Single-Socket or Lower-Core Platforms

This dual-socket configuration replaces single-processor servers or older dual-socket systems with fewer than 16 cores per CPU, delivering higher thread counts for virtualisation hosts running VMware ESXi, Hyper-V or Proxmox VE. The jump is worth it when your current host saturates CPU resources during peak database queries or container density limits. The 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA controller and 16-bay chassis also supersede 8-bay or 12-bay enclosures that restrict storage scaling for software-defined storage or backup targets.

Verify Rack Space, Memory

Confirm your rack provides 5U of vertical clearance and that the optional rack conversion kit is sourced separately, as front bezel and ready rails are not included. The 16 DIMM slots are partially populated with two 8 GB modules; plan additional DDR4-2400 ECC registered DIMMs to match workload demands. Only four 2.5-inch drive trays are supplied; order twelve more trays to populate all sixteen bays. Ensure your facility can support dual 750 W platinum power supplies with appropriate PDU connections.