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Dell PowerEdge M620 server vs Dell PowerEdge T420 server

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  • 83specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 65identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

The Dell PowerEdge M620 server has 375 GB more maximum internal memory supported by processor than the Dell PowerEdge T420 server (750 GB vs 375 GB). The Dell PowerEdge M620 server has 16 more maximum PCI Express lanes than the Dell PowerEdge T420 server (40 vs 24). The Dell PowerEdge M620 server has 9.1 GB/s more memory bandwidth supported by processor (max) than the Dell PowerEdge T420 server (34.1 GB/s vs 25 GB/s). Processor model: E5-2603 on the Dell PowerEdge M620 server, E5-2403 on the Dell PowerEdge T420 server. Memory channels supported by processor: Quad on the Dell PowerEdge M620 server, Triple on the Dell PowerEdge T420 server.

  • Processor model
    • PowerEdge M620 server:E5-2603
    • PowerEdge T420 server:E5-2403
  • Memory channels supported by processor
    • PowerEdge M620 server:Quad
    • PowerEdge T420 server:Triple
  • Maximum internal memory supported by processor
    • PowerEdge M620 server:750 GB
    • PowerEdge T420 server:375 GB
  • Maximum number of PCI Express lanes
    • PowerEdge M620 server:40
    • PowerEdge T420 server:24
  • Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)
    • PowerEdge M620 server:34.1 GB/s
    • PowerEdge T420 server:25 GB/s
  • Number of QPI links
    • PowerEdge M620 server:2
    • PowerEdge T420 server:1
  • Processor codename
    • PowerEdge M620 server:Sandy Bridge EP
    • PowerEdge T420 server:Sandy Bridge EN
  • Processor package size
    • PowerEdge M620 server:52.5 x 45.0 mm
    • PowerEdge T420 server:45 x 42.5 mm

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Comparison of M620, T420
105 specifications
Processor10 differ
Processor modelDiffersE5-2603E5-2403
Memory channels supported by processorDiffersQuadTriple
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one18Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one32 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers750 GB375 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers4024
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs34.1 GB/s25 GB/s
Number of QPI linksDiffers21
PCI Express configurationsKnown for onex4, x8, x16Unknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one46 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffersSandy Bridge EPSandy Bridge EN
Processor package sizeDiffers52.5 x 45.0 mm45 x 42.5 mm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Xeon E5-2600Intel Xeon E5-2400
Processor socketDiffersLGA 2011 (Socket R)LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
TcaseKnown for one70 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR0LS
Memory2 differ
Memory slotsDiffers24x DIMM12x DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers768 GB192 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers250 GB500 GB
HDD sizeDiffers2.5"3.5"
RAID supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
RAID levelsKnown for one1, 2Unknown — not stated by the source
Hot-swapKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 TB
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffers10 Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersBladeTower (5U)
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features1 differ
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers6459264615
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Graphics cardKnown for oneG200Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for oneMatroxUnknown — not stated by the source
QuantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source550 W

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