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Dell PowerVault NX3000 NAS vs Dell PowerVault NX3100 NAS

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  • 55specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 29identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of storage drives supported
    • PowerVault NX3000 NAS:6
    • PowerVault NX3100 NAS:12
  • Storage drive interface
    • PowerVault NX3000 NAS:Serial ATA
    • PowerVault NX3100 NAS:Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
  • Storage drive size
    • PowerVault NX3000 NAS:3.5"
    • PowerVault NX3100 NAS:2.5/3.5"
  • Maximum supported storage capacity
    • PowerVault NX3000 NAS:12 TB
    • PowerVault NX3100 NAS:24 TB
  • Processor model
    • PowerVault NX3000 NAS:E5506
    • PowerVault NX3100 NAS:E5620
  • Processor frequency
    • PowerVault NX3000 NAS:2.13 GHz
    • PowerVault NX3100 NAS:2.4 GHz
  • Processor threads
    • PowerVault NX3000 NAS:4
    • PowerVault NX3100 NAS:8
  • Processor cache
    • PowerVault NX3000 NAS:4 MB
    • PowerVault NX3100 NAS:12 MB

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Comparison of PowerVault NX3000 NAS, PowerVault NX3100 NAS
77 specifications
Storage4 differ
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers612
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATASerial Attached SCSI (SAS)
Storage drive sizeDiffers3.5"2.5/3.5"
Maximum supported storage capacityDiffers12 TB24 TB
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor14 differ
Processor modelDiffersE5506E5620
Processor frequencyDiffers2.13 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB12 MB
L2 cacheDiffers4 MB12 MB
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1618
Number of processors installedDiffers12
Processor codeDiffersSLBF8SLBV4
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
SteppingDiffersD0B1
System bus rateDiffers4.8 GT/s5.86 GT/s
TcaseDiffers76 °C77.6 °C
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers144 GB288 GB
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs19.2 GB/s25.6 GB/s
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.66 GHz
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — 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 protocolsDiffersTCP/IP, CIFS, NFS, FTPCIFS, NFS, FTP
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power supply unit (PSU) capacityKnown for one870 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of power supply unitsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one26.1 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight (imperial)Known for one26.1 kg (57.5 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory types supported by processorKnown for oneDDR3-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Other features3 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs443.1 x 680.7 x 86.4 mm445.2 x 664.6 x 86.7 mm
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers3709647925
Expansion slotsDiffers2 x PCIex8 2 x PCIe2.0x42 x PCIex4 1 x PCIex8
RAID controller typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceH700
Memoryidentical
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3
Maximum RAM supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 GB

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