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DELL PowerEdge R440 rack server 2x Xeon Gold 6130 2.1GHz 512GB DDR4 H730P 8x 2.5" fillers 2x 550W PSU
Compact 1U rack server with dual Xeon Gold 6130 processors, 512GB DDR4 ECC memory, PERC H730P RAID controller, eight 2.5-inch drive bays, dual Gigabit Ethernet, iDRAC9 Express management.
- Dual Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs deliver 32 total cores at 2.1GHz base clock
- 512GB DDR4-2666 ECC memory supports large-scale virtualization and database workloads
- PERC H730P controller enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 with 2GB cache
- iDRAC 9 Express provides remote server monitoring and administration capabilities
- Dual 550W platinum power supplies ensure redundant power delivery for uptime
Compact 1U rack server
The Dell PowerEdge R440 is a 1U rack server built for dense data-centre deployments. It carries two Intel Xeon Gold 6130 processors running at 2.1 GHz with 3.7 GHz turbo and sixteen cores each. Memory is 512 GB of DDR4-2666 ECC registered DIMMs. The PERC H730P controller provides 2 GB cache and RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 plus pass-through. Dual 550 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC 9 Express complete the package.
Upgrade from older 1U platforms
This system replaces earlier 1U servers that lack DDR4 memory bandwidth and the core density of the Xeon Gold 6130. The jump is worth it when workloads demand 32 threads per socket and 512 GB capacity in a single rack unit. Buyers who need more than eight 2.5-inch drive bays or PCIe slots beyond the 1U limit should look at larger chassis instead.
Straightforward rack installation
The server mounts in a standard 1U rack space using Dell Ready Rails, which are not included in this configuration. Eight 2.5-inch bay fillers are pre-installed, so drive caddies must be sourced separately for populated bays. Cable routing is tight in 1U depth; plan front-to-rear airflow and power-cable clearance before finalising the rack layout. iDRAC 9 Express enables remote firmware updates and hardware monitoring without a local console.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs deliver 32 total cores at 2.1GHz base clock
- 512GB DDR4-2666 ECC memory supports large-scale virtualization and database workloads
- PERC H730P controller enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 with 2GB cache
- iDRAC 9 Express provides remote server monitoring and administration capabilities
- Dual 550W platinum power supplies ensure redundant power delivery for uptime
Specifications
No published specifications for this item yet.
Questions about this item
What rack depth and rail kit does the 1U PowerEdge R440 require?
The server is a 1U rackmount chassis; the supplier notes that front bezel and ready rails are not included, so a compatible Dell rail kit must be sourced separately for mounting.
How are the two Xeon Gold 6130 processors and 512GB DDR4-2666 memory installed, and what step is often missed?
Both CPUs arrive pre-seated on the system board; the 16 DIMM slots are populated with 32GB modules, but the PERC H730P controller battery must be connected before first power-on or RAID configuration will fail.
Which components in the R440 will need replacement first during long-term operation?
The two 550W platinum power supplies and the H730P controller battery are the primary field-replaceable units; drive bay fillers can be swapped for 2.5" SAS or SATA drives as storage needs grow.
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