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Dell PowerVault NX200 NAS vs Dell PowerVault NX3100 NAS

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  • 53specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 17identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of storage drives supported
    • PowerVault NX200 NAS:4
    • PowerVault NX3100 NAS:12
  • Storage drive interface
    • PowerVault NX200 NAS:Serial ATA
    • PowerVault NX3100 NAS:Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
  • Storage drive size
    • PowerVault NX200 NAS:3.5"
    • PowerVault NX3100 NAS:2.5/3.5"
  • Maximum supported storage capacity
    • PowerVault NX200 NAS:8 TB
    • PowerVault NX3100 NAS:24 TB
  • Processor family
    • PowerVault NX200 NAS:Intel® Celeron®
    • PowerVault NX3100 NAS:Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence
  • Processor model
    • PowerVault NX200 NAS:G1101
    • PowerVault NX3100 NAS:E5620
  • Processor frequency
    • PowerVault NX200 NAS:2.26 GHz
    • PowerVault NX3100 NAS:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cores
    • PowerVault NX200 NAS:2
    • PowerVault NX3100 NAS:4

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Comparison of PowerVault NX200 NAS, PowerVault NX3100 NAS
92 specifications
Storage4 differ
Total installed storage capacityKnown for one2 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of storage drives installedKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers412
Storage drive capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATASerial Attached SCSI (SAS)
Storage drive sizeDiffers3.5"2.5/3.5"
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum supported storage capacityDiffers8 TB24 TB
RAID levelsKnown for one5Unknown — not stated by the source
Hot-swap drive baysYesYes
Supported file systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNTFS
Processor18 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Celeron®Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence
Processor modelDiffersG1101E5620
Processor frequencyDiffers2.26 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers28
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB12 MB
L2 cacheDiffers2 MB12 MB
Bus typeDiffersDMIQPI
CPU configuration (max)Differs12
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1718
ECC supported by processorYesYes
Number of processors installedDiffers12
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16, 2x8Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs36 bit40 bit
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor codenameKnown for oneClarkdaleUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mm42.5 X 45 mm
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1156 (Socket H)Socket B (LGA 1366)
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5.86 GT/s
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs73 W80 W
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers16 GB288 GB
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs17 GB/s25.6 GB/s
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.66 GHz
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLBV4
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceB1
TcaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source77.6 °C
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3
Maximum RAM supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 GB
Network1 differ
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for one1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported network protocolsDiffersCIFS, FTPCIFS, NFS, FTP
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one533 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersTowerRack (2U)
Performanceidentical
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD-ROMUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows Storage Server 2008Windows Storage Server 2008
Poweridentical
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityKnown for one375 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of power supply unitsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features7 differ
Embedded options availableYesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one45 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesNoNo
Memory channels supported by processorDiffersDualTriple
Memory types supported by processorKnown for oneDDR3-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of QPI linksKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Other features5 differ
Compatible operating systemsWindows Storage ServerWindows Storage Server
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs218 x 521 x 440 mm445.2 x 664.6 x 86.7 mm
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers4352347925
Data protection featuresDiffersVSSSIS, DFS-R, VSS
Expansion slotsDiffers2 x PCIex8 1 x PCIex16 2 x PCIex12 x PCIex4 1 x PCIex8
RAID controller typeDiffersPERC S300H700

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