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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 modelDiffersE5-2609V3E5-2620V3
Processor frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateDiffers6.4 GT/s8 GT/s
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneIntel® Xeon®Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs51 GB/s59 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1600,1866,2133 MHz1600,1866 MHz
Processor threadsDiffers612
SteppingDiffersM1R2
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0AVX
TcaseDiffers70.9 °C72.6 °C
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
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
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD-RWUnknown — not stated by the source
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
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
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
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
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8189783352
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers450 W750 W
Number of redundant power supplies supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
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

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