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Acer GR360 F1 vs Lenovo ThinkServer TS430 server

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  • 90specifications compared
  • 47differ
  • 43identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • GR360 F1:Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence
    • ThinkServer TS430 server:Intel® Xeon® E3 Family
  • Processor model
    • GR360 F1:E5620
    • ThinkServer TS430 server:E3-1220
  • Processor frequency
    • GR360 F1:2.4 GHz
    • ThinkServer TS430 server:3.1 GHz
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GR360 F1:2.66 GHz
    • ThinkServer TS430 server:3.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • GR360 F1:12 MB
    • ThinkServer TS430 server:8 MB
  • Motherboard chipset
    • GR360 F1:Intel® 5520
    • ThinkServer TS430 server:Intel® C202
  • Memory channels supported by processor
    • GR360 F1:Triple
    • ThinkServer TS430 server:Dual
  • System bus rate
    • GR360 F1:5.86 GT/s
    • ThinkServer TS430 server:5 GT/s

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Comparison of GR360 F1, TS430
115 specifications
Processor23 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Xeon® 5000 SequenceIntel® Xeon® E3 Family
Processor modelDiffersE5620E3-1220
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.66 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor cores44
Processor cacheDiffers12 MB8 MB
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® 5520Intel® C202
Memory channels supported by processorDiffersTripleDual
Number of processors installed11
Thermal Design Power (TDP)80 W80 W
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
System bus rateDiffers5.86 GT/s5 GT/s
Bus typeDiffersQPIDMI
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1831
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ i3
ECC supported by processorYesYes
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Execute Disable BitYesYes
FSB ParityNoNo
Idle StatesYesYes
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers288 GB32 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs25.6 GB/s21 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers800,1066 MHz1066,1333 MHz
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3 800/1066DDR3-SDRAM
Processor codenameDiffersWestmere EPSandy Bridge
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor package sizeDiffers42.5 X 45 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Xeon 5600 SeriesIntel Xeon E3-1200
Processor socketDiffersSocket B (LGA 1366)LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Processor threadsDiffers84
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2AVX
TcaseDiffers77.6 °C69.1 °C
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Number of QPI linksKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one40 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSLBV4Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneB1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers18x DIMM4x DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers192 GB32 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage6 differ
Maximum storage capacityDiffers4 TB16 TB
Total storage capacityDiffers292 GB0 GB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers20
HDD interfaceDiffersSerial Attached SCSI (SAS)Serial ATA, Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
HDD sizeDiffers2.5"3.5"
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 100, 1
Hot-swapYesYes
Optical drive typeDVD-RWDVD-RW
HDD capacityKnown for one146 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers42
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers26
Number of slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers20
Ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10
Serial ports quantity11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x8 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
PCI slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersRack (1U)Tower (5U)
Software1 differ
Operating system installedNoNo
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows Server 2008 Windows Server 2008 R2 Windows Server 2003 Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.4 VMware ESXi 4 VMware ESX 4Windows Server 2008 R2
Processor special features6 differ
CPU configuration (max)Differs21
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingYesYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
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® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.02.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers4792552269
Power1 differ
Number of power supply unitsDiffers21
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supplyKnown for one700 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers438.4 mm195 mm
DepthDiffers675.5 mm595 mm
HeightDiffers43.6 mm430 mm
WeightDiffers18.5 kg25 kg
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one16 MBUnknown — not stated by the source

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