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Dell NX3230 server vs Dell R630+Windows Server 2016 Essentials

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  • 83specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 47identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • NX3230 server:Intel Xeon E5 v3
    • R630+Windows Server 2016 Essentials:Intel® Xeon® E5 v4
  • Processor model
    • NX3230 server:E5-2630V3
    • R630+Windows Server 2016 Essentials:E5-2620V4
  • Processor frequency
    • NX3230 server:2.4 GHz
    • R630+Windows Server 2016 Essentials:2.1 GHz
  • Processor boost frequency
    • NX3230 server:3.2 GHz
    • R630+Windows Server 2016 Essentials:3 GHz
  • Embedded options available
    • NX3230 server:No
    • R630+Windows Server 2016 Essentials:Yes
  • Maximum internal memory supported by processor
    • NX3230 server:768 GB
    • R630+Windows Server 2016 Essentials:1.53 TB
  • Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)
    • NX3230 server:59 GB/s
    • R630+Windows Server 2016 Essentials:68.3 GB/s
  • Memory clock speeds supported by processor
    • NX3230 server:1600,1866 MHz
    • R630+Windows Server 2016 Essentials:1600,1866,2133 MHz

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Comparison of NX3230, R630+Windows Server 2016 Essentials
128 specifications
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Xeon E5 v3Intel® Xeon® E5 v4
Processor modelDiffersE5-2630V3E5-2620V4
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.1 GHz
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz3 GHz
Processor cores88
Processor cache20 MB20 MB
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel C610
Memory channels supported by processorQuadQuad
Number of processors installed11
Thermal Design Power (TDP)85 W85 W
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
System bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
Bus typeQPIQPI
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Xeon®
ECC supported by processorYesYes
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers768 GB1.53 TB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes4040
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs59 GB/s68.3 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1600,1866 MHz1600,1866,2133 MHz
Memory types supported by processorDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Number of QPI links22
Physical Address Extension (PAE)YesYes
Processor codeDiffersSR206SR2R6
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellBroadwell
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor package sizeDiffers52.5 x 45 mm45 x 52.5 mm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Xeon E5-2600 v3Intel Xeon E5-2600 v4
Processor socketLGA 2011-v3LGA 2011-v3
Processor threads1616
Scalability2S2S
SteppingDiffersR2R0
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX 2.0
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 2011-v3 (Socket R)
TcaseDiffers72.1 °C74 °C
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
PCI Express configurationsKnown for onex4, x8, x16Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory clock speedDiffers1866 MHz2400 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 16 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source786 GB
Storage4 differ
Maximum storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 TB
Total storage capacityDiffers18.6 TB300 GB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers41
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSerial Attached SCSI (SAS)
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10000 RPM
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Supported HDD sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 60, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
Hot-Plug supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Hot-swapKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Internal drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD±RW
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSAS, Serial ATA III
Network1 differ
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffers10 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBroadcom 5720
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers42
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x8 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers21
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers41
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersRack (2U)Rack (1U)
Rack mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rack railsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Remote administrationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceiDRAC8 Express
Performance managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPMI 2.0, Dell OpenManage
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Server 2012 R2 StandardWindows Server 2016 Essentials
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows Storage Server 2012 R2 Standard EditionMicrosoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Red Hat Enterprise Linux VMware ESX Microsoft Windows Server 2012 with Hyper-V VMware vSphere ESXi Citrix XenServer
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server Essential 2016
Processor special features3 differ
CPU configuration (max)22
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology version0.000.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
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® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)NoNo
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8335692986
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportYesYes
Power supply750 W750 W
Number of redundant power supplies supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of main power suppliesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Power supply input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 65 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 12000 m
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers444 mm482.4 mm
DepthDiffers684 mm701.3 mm
HeightDiffers87.3 mm42.8 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.9 kg
Other featuresidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Dell E-Value CodeKnown for onePVNX3230_OPTUnknown — not stated by the source

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