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Dell PowerEdge M830 server vs Dell PowerEdge R930 server

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  • 92specifications compared
  • 40differ
  • 52identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • PowerEdge M830 server:Intel® Xeon® E5 Family
    • PowerEdge R930 server:Intel® Xeon® E7 v3
  • Processor model
    • PowerEdge M830 server:E5-4650
    • PowerEdge R930 server:E7-4820V3
  • Processor frequency
    • PowerEdge M830 server:2.7 GHz
    • PowerEdge R930 server:1.9 GHz
  • Processor cores
    • PowerEdge M830 server:8
    • PowerEdge R930 server:10
  • Processor cache
    • PowerEdge M830 server:20 MB
    • PowerEdge R930 server:25 MB
  • Motherboard chipset
    • PowerEdge M830 server:Intel C610
    • PowerEdge R930 server:Intel® C602J
  • Number of processors installed
    • PowerEdge M830 server:1
    • PowerEdge R930 server:2
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • PowerEdge M830 server:130 W
    • PowerEdge R930 server:115 W

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Comparison of M830, R930
132 specifications
Processor25 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Xeon® E5 FamilyIntel® Xeon® E7 v3
Processor modelDiffersE5-4650E7-4820V3
Processor frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz1.9 GHz
Processor coresDiffers810
Processor cacheDiffers20 MB25 MB
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel C610Intel® C602J
Memory channels supported by processorQuadQuad
Number of processors installedDiffers12
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs130 W115 W
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheLast Level Cache
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s6.4 GT/s
Bus typeQPIQPI
Compatible processor seriesIntel® Xeon®Intel® Xeon®
ECC supported by processorYesYes
Embedded options availableNoNo
Execute Disable BitYesYes
FSB ParityNoNo
Idle StatesYesYes
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers1.5 TB1.53 TB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers4032
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs51.2 GB/s102 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers800,1066,1333,1600 MHz1333,1600,1866,1066 MHz
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM, DDR3-SDRAM
Number of QPI linksDiffers23
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcex4, x8, x16
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor codeDiffersSR0QRSR224
Processor codenameDiffersSandy Bridge EPHaswell
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor package sizeDiffers52.5 x 45.0 mm52 x 45 mm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Xeon E5-4600Intel Xeon E7-4800 v3
Processor socketLGA 2011 (Socket R)LGA 2011 (Socket R)
Processor threadsDiffers1620
ScalabilityS4SS4S
SteppingDiffersC2E0
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX 2.0
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 2011 (Socket R)
TcaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source70 °C
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) supportYesYes
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory clock speedDiffers2133 MHz1866 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers4896
Maximum internal memoryDiffers1.5 TB3 TB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers600 GB300 GB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers21
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Supported HDD sizes2.5"2.5"
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
Hot-Plug supportYesYes
Hot-swapKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD±RW
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSerial ATA III
Maximum storage capacityKnown for one37 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one300 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSerial Attached SCSI (SAS)Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one16 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBroadcom 5720
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers25
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersBladeRack (4U)
Rack railsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Redundant fans supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Performance managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceiDRAC8 Enterprise
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedNoNo
Compatible operating systemsMicrosoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Red Hat Enterprise Linux VMware ESXMicrosoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Red Hat Enterprise Linux VMware ESX
Processor special features3 differ
CPU configuration (max)44
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffersYesNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Instruction Replay TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Instruction Replay Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
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)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers6462284677
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1100 W
Number of redundant power supplies installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of main power suppliesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers50.4 mm482.4 mm
DepthDiffers564.9 mm802.3 mm
HeightDiffers197.9 mm172.6 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23.8 kg
Other featuresidentical
Graphics cardG200G200
Graphics card familyMatroxMatrox
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)VT-d, VT-xVT-d, VT-x

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