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Dell PowerEdge R440 8-Bay SAS / SATA SFF Rack-Mountable 1U Server Chassis

Dell PowerEdge R440 8-Bay SAS / SATA SFF Rack-Mountable 1U Server Chassis

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  • Last seen at $299.95 at TechMikeNY on Nov 9.

Our take on the Dell PowerEdge R440 8-Bay SAS / SATA SFF Rack-Mountable 1U Server Chassis

The PowerEdge R440 is Dell's 1U rack server built on Intel's Xeon Scalable platform, aimed at dense data-center and small-business workloads. This listing is the bare 8-bay SFF chassis: it holds up to eight 2.5-inch SAS or SATA drives but ships without drives, CPUs, memory or power supplies, so it is a build-it-yourself base. Compared with 2U servers it trades internal expansion for rack density, and against newer generations it lacks the latest PCIe and memory speeds. Buyers use it for virtualization, file serving and light databases where depth and rack space matter.

Best forBuilding a compact 1U server from partsDense rack and colocation setupsVirtualization and file-serving nodesBuyers who already own compatible Xeon Scalable CPUs and DDR4 memory
Pros
  • Eight 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays in a 1U chassis
  • Supports dual Intel Xeon Scalable processors
  • Dense 1U footprint saves rack space
  • Redundant power supply option for uptime
  • Tool-less rails and common Dell parts make servicing easy
Cons
  • Bare chassis: no drives, CPUs, memory or power supplies included
  • Limited to 2.5-inch drives, so no cheap high-capacity 3.5-inch disks
  • Few PCIe slots and little room for add-in cards
  • Older generation than current PowerEdge models
  • Can cost more to complete than a used fully configured server

Dell PowerEdge R440 8-Bay SAS / SATA SFF Rack-Mountable 1U Server Chassis prices at every store

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What reviewers say

Owners of the R440 generally rate it as a solid, quiet-for-its-class 1U server that is easy to service. Most complaints center on the cost of completing a bare chassis and the limits of 2.5-inch drive support.

What people mention
  • Build completenessCriticisedOwners note a bare chassis needs CPUs, memory, drives and power supplies before it will run.
  • Drive baysMixedEight 2.5-inch bays are dense, but they rule out inexpensive high-capacity 3.5-inch disks.
  • NoiseMixedReviewers call it quiet at idle but loud when fans ramp under load.
  • ServiceabilityPraisedTool-less rails and common Dell parts make racking and repairs straightforward.
  • ReliabilityPraisedOwners report steady operation in virtualization and file-serving roles.

About the Dell PowerEdge R440 8-Bay SAS / SATA SFF Rack-Mountable 1U Server Chassis

Manufacturer: Dell

Questions and answers

What do I need to add to make this server run?
At minimum a supported Xeon Scalable CPU, DDR4 ECC memory, a power supply, drives and a heatsink. A RAID controller is needed if you want hardware RAID.
Does it support 3.5-inch drives?
No. This is the 8-bay SFF version, which takes 2.5-inch SAS or SATA drives only.
How does it compare with a 2U server?
It uses half the rack height but offers fewer PCIe slots and less room for expansion. Choose it when density matters more than add-in cards.
Is it good for virtualization?
Yes, with dual Xeon Scalable CPUs and enough memory it handles several virtual machines. Memory capacity and CPU choice decide how far it scales.
What RAID options does it support?
It supports Dell PERC controllers for hardware RAID, or software RAID through the OS. The controller is not included in a bare chassis.
Where is the Dell PowerEdge R440 8-Bay SAS / SATA SFF Rack-Mountable 1U Server Chassis cheapest?
At TechMikeNY, for $299.95, as of our latest check.

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