System dimensions

| Xa | Xb | Y | Za | Zb | Zc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 482.0 mm (18.97 inches) | 434.0 mm (17.08 inches) | 42.8 mm (1.68 inches) | 35.84 mm (1.41 inches) (with bezel) 22 mm (0.87 inches) (without bezel) | x4 and x10 = 657.25 mm (25.87 inches) x8 = 606.47 (23.87 inches) | x4 and x10 = 692.62 (27.26 inches) x8 = 641.85 mm (25.26 inches) |
Chassis weight
| System | Maximum weight (with all drives/SSDs) |
|---|---|
| 4 x 3.5-inch drive system | 17.64 Kg (38.90 lb) |
| 8 x 2.5-inch drive system | 16.04 Kg (35.36 lb) |
| 10 x 2.5-inch drive system | 16.81 Kg (37.07 lb) |
Processor specifications
Supported operating systems
The Dell EMC PowerEdge R440 system supports the following operating systems:
- Canonical Ubuntu LTS
- Citrix XenServer
- Microsoft Windows Server with Hyper-V
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
- VMware ESXi
PSU specifications
| PSU | Class | Heat dissipation (maximum) | Frequency | Voltage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 550 W AC | Platinum | 2559 BTU/hr | 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V AC, autoranging |
| 450 W AC (no longer offering) | Bronze | 1871 BTU/hr | 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V AC, autoranging |
System battery
Expansion bus specifications
| Expansion card riser | PCIe slots on the riser | Height | Length | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOM riser | Slot 1 | Mezz type | Mezz type | x8 |
| Right riser | Slot 2 | Low Profile | Half Length | x16 |
| Right riser | Slot 2 | Full Height | Half Length | x16 |
| PCIe passive bridge | Slot-integrated | Low Profile | Half Length | x8 |
| Internal riser | Slot-integrated | Low Profile | Half Length | x8 |
| Left riser | Slot 2 | Low Profile | Half Length | x16 |
| Left riser | Slot 3 | Low Profile | Half Length | x16 |
Memory specifications
| DIMM type | DIMM rank | DIMM capacity | Single processor | Dual processors | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum RAM | Maximum RAM | Minimum RAM | Maximum RAM | |||
| RDIMM | Single rank | 8 GB | 8 GB | 80 GB | 16 GB | 128 GB |
| RDIMM | Dual rank | 16 GB | 16 GB | 160 GB | 32 GB | 256 GB |
| RDIMM | Dual rank | 32 GB | 32 GB | 320 GB | 64 GB | 512 GB |
| LRDIMM | Quad rank | 64 GB | 64 GB | 640 GB | 128 GB | 1024 GB |
Storage controller specifications
- Software RAID: S140
- Internal controllers: H750, H350, H740p, H730p, H330
- Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS): HWRAID 2 x M.2 SSDs 120 GB, 240 GB with 6 Gb/s
- x8 connector using PCIe Gen 2.0 x2 lanes, available only in the low-profile and half-height form factor.
- External controller: HBA355e, H840, 12 Gbps Ext SAS HBA
- SAS Hot Bus Adapters: HBA350i, HBA330
Drives
- 4x3.5 configuration: up to 4 SAS or SATA drives (SDD/HDD) / Nearline SAS HDDs
- 8x2.5 configuration: up to 8 SAS or SATA drives (SDD/HDD)
- 10x2.5 configuration: up to 10 SAS or SATA drives (SDD/HDD)
- 10x2.5 with NVMe configuration: up to 4 NVMe SSDs + SAS or SATA drives (SDD/HDD) on remaining slots
Drives are supplied in hot swappable drive carriers that fit in the drive slots.
When you format a drive, allow enough time for the formatting to complete. Be aware that high-capacity drives can take a long time to format.
USB ports
| Front panel | Back panel | Internal USB |
|---|---|---|
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NIC ports
Serial connector
VGA ports
IDSDM or vFlash card
- VFlash only
- IDSDM only
- vFlash + IDSDM
Video specifications
| Resolution | Refresh rate (Hz) | Color depth (bits) |
|---|---|---|
| 1024 x 768 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
| 1280 x 800 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
| 1280 x 1024 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
| 1360 x 768 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
| 1440 x 900 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
| 1600 x 900 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
| 1600 x 1200 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
| 1680 x 1050 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
| 1920 x 1080 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
| 1920 x 1200 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
Environmental specifications
| Temperature | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Storage | –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F) |
| Continuous operation (for altitude less than 950 m or 3117 ft) | 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) with no direct sunlight on the equipment. |
| Fresh air | For information about fresh air, see the Expanded Operating Temperature section. |
| Maximum temperature gradient (operating and storage) | 20°C/h (68°F/h) |
| Relative humidity | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Storage | 5% to 95% RH with 33°C (91°F) maximum dew point. Atmosphere must be non-condensing at all times. |
| Operating | 10% to 80% relative humidity with 29°C (84.2°F) maximum dew point. |
| Maximum vibration | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Operating | 0.26 Grms at 5 Hz to 350 Hz (all operation orientations). |
| Storage | 1.88 Grms at 10 Hz to 500 Hz for 15 min (all six sides tested). |
| Maximum shock | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Operating | Six consecutively executed shock pulses in the positive and negative x, y, and z axes of 6 G for up to 11 ms. |
| Storage | Six consecutively executed shock pulses in the positive and negative x, y, and z axes (one pulse on each side of the system) of 71 G for up to 2 ms. |
| Maximum altitude | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Operating | 30482000 m (10,0006560 ft) |
| Storage | 12,000 m (39,370 ft) |
| Operating temperature derating | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Up to 35°C (95°F) | Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/300 m (1°F/547 ft) above 950 m (3,117 ft). |
| 35°C to 40°C (95°F to 104°F) | Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/175 m (1°F/319 ft) above 950 m (3,117 ft). |
| 40°C to 45°C (104°F to 113°F) | Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/125 m (1°F/228 ft) above 950 m (3,117 ft). |
Standard operating temperature
| Standard operating temperature | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Continuous operation (for altitude less than 950 m or 3117 ft) | 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) with no direct sunlight on the equipment. |
Expanded operating temperature
| Expanded operating temperature | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Continuous operation | 5°C to 40°C at 5% to 85% RH with 29°C dew point. NOTE Outside the standard
operating temperature (10°C to 40°C), the system can operate continuously
in temperatures as low as 5°C and as high as 40°C. For temperatures between 35°C and 40°C, de-rate maximum allowable temperature by 1°C per 175 m above 950 m (1°F per 319 ft). |
| ≤ 1% of annual operating hours | –5°C to 45°C at 5% to 90% RH with 29°C dew point. NOTE Outside the standard
operating temperature (10°C to 40°C), the system can operate down
to –5°C or up to 45°C for a maximum of 1% of its annual operating
hours. For temperatures between 40°C and 45°C, de-rate maximum allowable temperature by 1°C per 125 m above 950 m (1°F per 228 ft). |
Expanded operating temperature restrictions
- Do not perform a cold startup below 5°C.
- The operating temperature specified is for a maximum altitude of 3048 m (10,000 ft).
- 105 W/4C, 115 W/6C, 130 W/8C, 140 W/14C or higher wattage processor (TDP>140 W) are not supported.
- Redundant power supply configuration is required.
- Non-Dell qualified peripheral cards and/or peripheral cards greater than 25 W are not supported.
- NVMe drives are not supported.
- Apache Pass DIMM and NVDIMM are not supported.
Thermal restriction matrix
| Storage configuration | 10x 2.5-inch with NVMe drive | 10x 2.5-inch drive | 8x 2.5-inch drive | 4x 3.5-inch drive | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processor number | TDP (W) | Core count | Ambient support = 35°C | |||
| Intel Xeon Gold 6240 | 150 | 18 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Intel Xeon Gold 6242 | 150 | 16 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Intel Xeon Gold 6248 | 150 | 20 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Intel Xeon Gold 6252 | 150 | 24 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Intel Xeon Gold 6152 | 140 | 22 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Intel Xeon Gold 6140 | 18 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Intel Xeon Gold 6138 | 125 | 20 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Intel Xeon Gold 6130 | 16 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 | 16 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Intel Xeon Gold 6132 | 140 | 14 | No
C30 |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Intel Xeon Gold 6134 | 130 | 8 | No
C30 |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Intel Xeon Gold 6126 | 125 | 12 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Intel Xeon Gold 6128 | 115 | 6 | No
C30 |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Intel Xeon Gold 6230 | 125 | 20 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Intel Xeon Gold 5122 | 105 | 4 | No
C30 |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Intel Xeon Gold 5215 | 85 | 10 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Intel Xeon Gold 5217 | 115 | 8 | No
C30 |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Intel Xeon Gold 5218 | 125 | 16 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Intel Xeon Gold 5220 | 125 | 18 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Intel Xeon Gold 5222 | 105 | 4 | No
C30 |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Intel Xeon Platinum 8156 | 105 | 4 | No
C30 |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Intel Xeon Gold 5120 | 105 | 14 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Intel Xeon Gold 5118 | 105 | 12 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Intel Xeon Gold 5115 | 85 | 10 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Intel Xeon Silver 4116 | 85 | 12 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Intel Xeon Silver 4114 | 85 | 10 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Intel Xeon Silver 4110 | 85 | 8 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Intel Xeon Silver 4108 | 85 | 8 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Intel Xeon Silver 4208 | 85 | 8 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Intel Xeon Silver 4210 | 85 | 10 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Intel Xeon Silver 4214 | 85 | 12 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Intel Xeon Silver 4215 | 85 | 8 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Intel Xeon Silver 4216 | 100 | 16 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Intel Xeon Bronze 3106 | 85 | 8 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Intel Xeon Bronze 3104 | 85 | 6 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Intel Xeon Bronze 3204 | 85 | 6 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Intel Xeon Silver 4112 | 85 | 4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Particulate and gaseous contamination specifications
| Particulate contamination | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Air filtration | Data center air filtration as defined by ISO Class
8 per ISO 14644-1 with a 95% upper confidence limit. NOTE This condition applies
to data center environments only. Air filtration requirements do not
apply to IT equipment designed to be used outside a data center, in
environments such as an office or factory floor. NOTE Air entering the data
center must have MERV11 or MERV13 filtration. |
| Conductive dust | Air must be free of conductive dust, zinc whiskers,
or other conductive particles. NOTE This condition applies
to data center and non-data center environments. |
| Corrosive dust |
NOTE This condition
applies to data center and non-data center environments. |
| Gaseous contamination | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Copper coupon corrosion rate | <300 Å/month per Class G1 as defined by ANSI/ISA71.04-1985. |
| Silver coupon corrosion rate | <200 Å/month as defined by AHSRAE TC9.9. |





























