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Dell PowerVault NX3230 Storage server Rack (2U) Intel Xeon E5 v3 E5-2609V3 vs Dell NX3330 Storage server Rack (1U) Intel Xeon E5 v3 E5-2609V3

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  • 84specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 69identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • PowerVault NX3230 Storage server Rack (2U) Intel Xeon E5 v3 E5-2609V3:8 TB
    • NX3330 Storage server Rack (1U) Intel Xeon E5 v3 E5-2609V3:0.6 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • PowerVault NX3230 Storage server Rack (2U) Intel Xeon E5 v3 E5-2609V3:4
    • NX3330 Storage server Rack (1U) Intel Xeon E5 v3 E5-2609V3:1
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • PowerVault NX3230 Storage server Rack (2U) Intel Xeon E5 v3 E5-2609V3:12
    • NX3330 Storage server Rack (1U) Intel Xeon E5 v3 E5-2609V3:2
  • Storage drive capacity
    • PowerVault NX3230 Storage server Rack (2U) Intel Xeon E5 v3 E5-2609V3:2 TB
    • NX3330 Storage server Rack (1U) Intel Xeon E5 v3 E5-2609V3:300 GB
  • Storage drive size
    • PowerVault NX3230 Storage server Rack (2U) Intel Xeon E5 v3 E5-2609V3:3.5"
    • NX3330 Storage server Rack (1U) Intel Xeon E5 v3 E5-2609V3:2.5"
  • HDD speed
    • PowerVault NX3230 Storage server Rack (2U) Intel Xeon E5 v3 E5-2609V3:7200 RPM
    • NX3330 Storage server Rack (1U) Intel Xeon E5 v3 E5-2609V3:10000 RPM
  • RAID levels
    • PowerVault NX3230 Storage server Rack (2U) Intel Xeon E5 v3 E5-2609V3:5
    • NX3330 Storage server Rack (1U) Intel Xeon E5 v3 E5-2609V3:1
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • PowerVault NX3230 Storage server Rack (2U) Intel Xeon E5 v3 E5-2609V3:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • NX3330 Storage server Rack (1U) Intel Xeon E5 v3 E5-2609V3:10,100,1000,10000 Mbit/s

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Comparison of NX3230, NX3330
102 specifications
Storage7 differ
Storage drives installedYesYes
Total installed storage capacityDiffers8 TB0.6 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers41
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers122
Installed storage drive typeHDDHDD
Supported storage drive typesHDDHDD
Storage drive capacityDiffers2 TB300 GB
Storage drive interfaceSerial Attached SCSI (SAS)Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
Storage drive sizeDiffers3.5"2.5"
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM10000 RPM
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers51
Hot-swap drive baysYesYes
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel Xeon E5 v3Intel Xeon E5 v3
Processor modelE5-2609V3E5-2609V3
Processor frequency1.9 GHz1.9 GHz
Processor cores66
Processor threads66
Processor cache15 MB15 MB
Bus typeQPIQPI
CPU configuration (max)22
ECC supported by processorYesYes
Number of processors installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)46 bit46 bit
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor codenameHaswellHaswell
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor package size52.5 x 45 mm52.5 x 45 mm
Processor seriesIntel Xeon E5-2600 v3Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3
Processor socketLGA 2011-v3LGA 2011-v3
Scalability2S2S
SteppingM1M1
System bus rate6.4 GT/s6.4 GT/s
Tcase70.9 °C70.9 °C
Thermal Design Power (TDP)85 W85 W
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Maximum internal memory supported by processor768 GB768 GB
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)51 GB/s51 GB/s
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000,10000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiNoNo
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers42
USB portYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Fiber ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Fiber optic connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSFP+
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersRack (2U)Rack (1U)
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack, Grey
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cooling typeKnown for oneActiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
TypeStorage serverStorage server
Built-in optical driveKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD-ROM
Remotely operatedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Backup functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Storage Server 2016Windows Storage Server 2012 R2
Poweridentical
Power supply unit (PSU) capacity750 W750 W
Number of power supply unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power supply locationKnown for oneBuilt-inUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers444 mm482.3 mm
DepthDiffers684 mm700.5 mm
HeightDiffers87.3 mm42.8 mm
WeightKnown for one27.6 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedACAC
Processor special featuresidentical
Embedded options availableYesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology version0.000.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyYesYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)NoNo
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes4040
Number of QPI links22
Physical Address Extension (PAE)YesYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Memory channels supported by processorQuadQuad
Memory types supported by processorDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Other featuresidentical
Processor ARK ID8189781897

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