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Dell NX3230 server vs Dell PowerEdge R830 server

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  • 73specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 37identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • NX3230 server:Intel Xeon E5 v3
    • PowerEdge R830 server:Intel® Xeon® E5 v4
  • Processor model
    • NX3230 server:E5-2630V3
    • PowerEdge R830 server:E5-4610V4
  • Processor frequency
    • NX3230 server:2.4 GHz
    • PowerEdge R830 server:1.8 GHz
  • Processor boost frequency
    • NX3230 server:3.2 GHz
    • PowerEdge R830 server:1.8 GHz
  • Processor cores
    • NX3230 server:8
    • PowerEdge R830 server:10
  • Processor cache
    • NX3230 server:20 MB
    • PowerEdge R830 server:25 MB
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • NX3230 server:85 W
    • PowerEdge R830 server:105 W
  • System bus rate
    • NX3230 server:8 GT/s
    • PowerEdge R830 server:6.4 GT/s

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Comparison of NX3230, R830
106 specifications
Processor22 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Xeon E5 v3Intel® Xeon® E5 v4
Processor modelDiffersE5-2630V3E5-4610V4
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor coresDiffers810
Processor cacheDiffers20 MB25 MB
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® C612
Memory channels supported by processorQuadQuad
Number of processors installed11
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs85 W105 W
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s6.4 GT/s
Bus typeQPIQPI
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Xeon®
ECC supported by processorYesYes
Embedded options availableNoNo
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers768 GB1.53 TB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes4040
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs59 GB/s68 GB/s
Memory types supported by processorDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Number of QPI links22
PCI Express configurationsDiffersx4, x8, x161x16, 1x4, 1x8
Physical Address Extension (PAE)YesYes
Processor codeDiffersSR206SR2SE
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® E5-4600 v4 Family
Processor socketLGA 2011-v3LGA 2011-v3
Processor threadsDiffers1620
ScalabilityDiffers2S4S
SteppingDiffersR2M0
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX 2.0
TcaseDiffers72.1 °C79 °C
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for one1600,1866 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1866 MHz2400 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 TB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers18.6 TB120 GB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
RAID supportYesYes
Supported RAID controllersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePERC H330
Hot-Plug supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical drive typeNoNo
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 5, 6Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffers10 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBroadcom 5720
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports44
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x8 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
PCI Express x8 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Chassis typeRack (2U)Rack (2U)
Rack mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Remote administrationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceiDRAC8 Express
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Server 2012 R2 StandardNo
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows Storage Server 2012 R2 Standard EditionMicrosoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Red Hat Enterprise Linux VMware vSphere ESXi
Processor special features5 differ
CPU configuration (max)Differs24
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
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 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® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers8335693812
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Power supply750 W750 W
Number of main power suppliesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers444 mm175 mm
DepthDiffers684 mm435 mm
HeightDiffers87.3 mm360 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Other featuresidentical
Dell E-Value CodeKnown for onePVNX3230_OPTUnknown — not stated by the source

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