DELL PowerEdge T440 5U rack server 2x Xeon Silver 4116 2.1GHz 12-core 128GB DDR4 H330 16-bay 2.5

Enterprise 5U Server for Virtualization

The Dell PowerEdge T440 is a 5U tower server that can be converted to rack mounting. It arrives with two Intel Xeon Silver 4116 processors, each running at 2.1 GHz with 12 cores and a 3.0 GHz turbo frequency. The system includes 128 GB of DDR4-2400 ECC registered memory across four 32 GB modules. A PERC H330 storage controller manages up to sixteen 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays, though only four drive trays are supplied. Dual 750 W platinum power supplies provide redundant power.

Suited for Database and SDS Workloads

This configuration fits organisations deploying VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, or Proxmox VE virtualisation clusters, Microsoft SQL Server databases, or software-defined storage platforms. The dual-processor layout and large memory capacity support heavy multi-threaded workloads. Buyers who need more than four drive trays included, integrated networking beyond dual 1 GbE ports, or a ready-to-rack form factor without extra parts should consider other options. The tower chassis also demands more floor space than a standard rack unit.

Sixteen 2.5-Inch Hot-Swap Drive Bays

The defining specification is the sixteen-bay 2.5-inch hot-swap backplane paired with the PERC H330 controller. It accepts SAS, SATA, and SSD media in any mix, letting you scale from a few terabytes to high-capacity arrays without shutting down. Four trays come installed; the remaining twelve bays require additional trays to populate. This bay count and controller combination determines whether the server matches your storage density and redundancy requirements.