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Dell PowerEdge 430 server vs Dell PowerEdge R730xd server

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  • 102specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 77identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • PowerEdge 430 server:E5-2609V3
    • PowerEdge R730xd server:E5-2620V3
  • Processor frequency
    • PowerEdge 430 server:1.9 GHz
    • PowerEdge R730xd server:2.4 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • PowerEdge 430 server:6.4 GT/s
    • PowerEdge R730xd server:8 GT/s
  • Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)
    • PowerEdge 430 server:51 GB/s
    • PowerEdge R730xd server:59 GB/s
  • Memory clock speeds supported by processor
    • PowerEdge 430 server:1600,1866,2133 MHz
    • PowerEdge R730xd server:1600,1866 MHz
  • Processor threads
    • PowerEdge 430 server:6
    • PowerEdge R730xd server:12
  • Stepping
    • PowerEdge 430 server:M1
    • PowerEdge R730xd server:R2
  • Supported instruction sets
    • PowerEdge 430 server:AVX 2.0
    • PowerEdge R730xd server:AVX

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Comparison of 430, R730xd
136 specifications
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel Xeon E5 v3Intel Xeon E5 v3
Processor modelDiffersE5-2609V3E5-2620V3
Processor frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cores66
Processor cache15 MB15 MB
Motherboard chipsetIntel C610Intel C610
Memory channels supported by processorQuadQuad
Number of processors installed11
Thermal Design Power (TDP)85 W85 W
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
System bus rateDiffers6.4 GT/s8 GT/s
Bus typeQPIQPI
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneIntel® Xeon®Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorYesYes
Embedded options availableYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
FSB ParityNoNo
Idle StatesYesYes
Maximum internal memory supported by processor768 GB768 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes4040
Maximum number of SMP processors22
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs51 GB/s59 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1600,1866,2133 MHz1600,1866 MHz
Memory types supported by processorDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Number of QPI links22
PCI Express configurationsx4, x8, x16x4, x8, x16
Physical Address Extension (PAE)YesYes
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
Processor threadsDiffers612
Scalability2S2S
SteppingDiffersM1R2
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0AVX
TcaseDiffers70.9 °C72.6 °C
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 GHz
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR207
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
ECCYesYes
Memory clock speed2133 MHz2133 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers1224
Maximum internal memoryDiffers384 GB768 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers0 GB4 TB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs supportedDiffers412
Supported HDD sizes3.5"3.5"
RAID supportYesYes
Hot-Plug supportYesYes
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD-RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported storage drive interfacesSerial ATASerial ATA
Maximum storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source99.6 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSerial ATA
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5"
RAID levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0, 1, 5, 6
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one16 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Network1 differ
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBroadcom 5720
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports44
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers21
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x8 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersRack (1U)Rack (2U)
Rack mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rack railsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows Server 2008 SP2 (x86/x64) Windows Server 2012 SP2 (x86/x64) Windows Server 2008 R2 (x86/x64) Windows Server 2012 R2 (x86/x64) Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Red Hat Enterprise Linux VMware vSphereMicrosoft Windows Server 2008/2012 SP2, x86/x64 (x64 includes Hyper-VTM ) Microsoft Windows Server 2008/2012 R2, x64 (includes Hyper-VTM v2) Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Red Hat Enterprise Linux VMware ESX
Processor special features3 differ
CPU configuration (max)22
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 AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology version0.000.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
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® 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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers8189783352
Power1 differ
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportYesYes
Power supplyDiffers450 W750 W
Number of redundant power supplies supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of main power supplies11
Power supply input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one10 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 65 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 3048 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 12000 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers482.4 mm440 mm
DepthDiffers607 mm684 mm
HeightDiffers42.8 mm87.3 mm
Other featuresidentical
Graphics cardKnown for oneG200Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for oneMatroxUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)VT-d, VT-xVT-d, VT-x

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