DELL PowerEdge R440 1U rack server 2x Xeon Gold 5118 2.3GHz 12-core 256GB DDR4 8x 960GB SSD H330 2x 550W PSU

Compact 1U rack server for dense workloads

The Dell PowerEdge R440 is a 1U rackmount server built for space-efficient data center deployment. It ships with two Intel Xeon Gold 5118 processors, each offering 12 cores at 2.3GHz with a 3.2GHz turbo frequency. The system includes 256GB of DDR4-2400 ECC registered memory across eight 32GB modules and eight 960GB SATA 2.5-inch enterprise SSDs managed by a PERC H330 controller. Dual 550W platinum power supplies and iDRAC 9 Express remote management complete the configuration.

Rail kit and bezel not included.

The unit arrives without the front bezel or ready rails, so compatible mounting hardware must be sourced separately. Drive bays accept 2.5-inch SAS or SATA drives and the H330 controller handles RAID configuration through the system BIOS or iDRAC interface. Memory slots are fully populated with eight 32GB DIMMs, leaving no empty slots for further expansion without removing existing modules. PCIe expansion is available for additional networking or storage adapters, though the 1U chassis limits card height and length.

Suits virtualization hosts

This configuration fits organizations running virtualized workloads, databases, or cloud infrastructure where high core count and fast local storage matter. Buyers who need more than 256GB of memory or additional drive bays beyond the eight 2.5-inch slots should consider larger chassis options. The absence of included rails and bezel means rack integration planning is essential before deployment. Single-socket or lower-core-count needs may be better served by smaller platforms.