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DELL PowerEdge T440 5U Rack Server 2x Xeon Gold 5218 2.3GHz 16GB DDR4 H730P 4x 1.92TB SATA 2x 750W
5U rack server with dual Xeon Gold 5218 processors, 16 GB DDR4, PERC H730P RAID and four 1.92 TB SATA SSDs
- TypeRack
- Rack Height5U
- Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.3GHz (3.9GHz Turbo)
- CPU SocketLGA 3647
- Dual Xeon Gold 5218 processors provide 16 cores each at 2.3 GHz base with 3.9 GHz turbo
- 16 GB DDR4 ECC memory installed across 16 available slots supporting up to 1 TB total
- PERC H730P controller enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 with 2 GB cache and battery backup
- Four 1.92 TB SATA SSDs deliver high-capacity solid-state storage in hot-swap 2.5 inch bays
- Redundant 750 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC 9 Express remote management ensure uptime
Dual Xeon Gold 5218 5U Server
The Dell PowerEdge T440 is a 5U rack server equipped with two Intel Xeon Gold 5218 processors running at 2.3 GHz with a 3.9 GHz turbo frequency. Sixteen cores per processor deliver thirty-two threads for virtualization, database hosting and business-critical workloads. Sixteen gigabytes of DDR4-2400 ECC registered memory populate two of sixteen available slots. The system targets organisations that need dense compute and storage in a standard rack footprint.
Sustained Load Behaviour
The PERC H730P storage controller with two gigabytes of cache manages four 1.92 TB SATA solid-state drives in RAID configurations including 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60. Dual processors maintain consistent throughput during extended virtualization or database sessions without throttling. Sixteen hot-swap 2.5-inch drive bays allow storage expansion while the server remains online. Integrated dual-port gigabit Ethernet handles steady network traffic for file services or backup workloads.
Thermals Noise and Power
Dual 750 watt platinum-efficiency power supplies operate in redundant hot-swap mode to maintain uptime during a single unit failure. The 5U chassis provides airflow capacity for sustained multi-core operation at base and turbo frequencies. iDRAC 9 Express enables remote thermal monitoring and power management without physical access. Front bezel and ready rails are not included, so rack mounting hardware must be sourced separately.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon Gold 5218 processors provide 16 cores each at 2.3 GHz base with 3.9 GHz turbo
- 16 GB DDR4 ECC memory installed across 16 available slots supporting up to 1 TB total
- PERC H730P controller enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 with 2 GB cache and battery backup
- Four 1.92 TB SATA SSDs deliver high-capacity solid-state storage in hot-swap 2.5 inch bays
- Redundant 750 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC 9 Express remote management ensure uptime
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | T440 |
| Type | Rack |
| Rack Height | 5U |
| Redundant Hot-swap Power | Yes |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 2.3GHz (3.9GHz Turbo) |
| CPU Socket | LGA 3647 |
| Number of CPU Cores | 16 Core-Processors |
| CPU Features | Gold 5218 |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 16GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 1TB |
| Number of Memory Slots | 16 |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | None |
| Storage Controller | Dell Perc H730P 2GB Controller |
| HDD Interface | SATA |
| SSD (Installed) | 4 x 1.92TB SATA SSD |
| Raid Level | RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 |
| Ethernet Controller | Integrated Dell 2x1GbE Dual Port Ethernet Adapter |
| Remote Management | iDRAC9 Express |
| LAN Ports | 2 x Ports |
| Management Port | RJ 45 |
| Operating System | No |
Questions about this item
How loud or hot does the 5U T440 with dual Xeon Gold 5218 CPUs and two 750 W power supplies get under continuous load?
The server uses redundant hot-swap 750 W Platinum supplies and 16 hot-swap 2.5-inch bays; fan speed scales with CPU and drive thermals so sustained workloads raise airflow and noise.
What must I already have to make the PERC H730P controller and the 1.92 TB SATA SSDs operational?
The H730P requires a PCIe slot and its 2 GB cache battery; the four 1.92 TB SATA SSDs fit the 2.5-inch hot-swap bays and need SATA data and power cables from the backplane.
Will my existing DDR4-2400 ECC RDIMMs work alongside the two 8 GB modules already installed?
Yes, the system has sixteen DDR4 slots supporting up to 1 TB; matching speed and registered ECC type lets you populate remaining slots without replacing the factory pair.
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