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Dell PowerEdge R310 vs Dell PowerEdge T310

95specifications compared
19differ
76identical
15known for one product only

Key differences

Processor model
- PowerEdge R310:X3450
- PowerEdge T310:X3430
Processor frequency
- PowerEdge R310:2.66 GHz
- PowerEdge T310:2.4 GHz
Processor boost frequency
- PowerEdge R310:3.2 GHz
- PowerEdge T310:2.8 GHz
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- PowerEdge R310:20
- PowerEdge T310:18
Physical Address Extension (PAE)
- PowerEdge R310:Yes
- PowerEdge T310:36 bit
Processor code
- PowerEdge R310:SLBLD
- PowerEdge T310:SLBLJ
Processor threads
- PowerEdge R310:8
- PowerEdge T310:4
Internal memory
- PowerEdge R310:8 GB
- PowerEdge T310:4 GB

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Comparison of PowerEdge R310, PowerEdge T310
110 specifications	A Dell PowerEdge R310 View product	B Dell PowerEdge T310 View product
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Xeon® 3000 Sequence	Intel® Xeon® 3000 Sequence
Processor modelDiffers	X3450	X3430
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.66 GHz	2.4 GHz
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.2 GHz	2.8 GHz
Processor cores	4	4
Processor cache	8 MB	8 MB
Motherboard chipset	Intel® 3420	Intel® 3420
Memory channels supported by processor	Dual	Dual
Number of processors installed	1	1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	95 W	95 W
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Bus type	DMI	DMI
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	20	18
ECC supported by processor	Yes	Yes
Embedded options available	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
FSB Parity	No	No
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	32 GB	32 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)	21 GB/s	21 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processor	800,1066,1333 MHz	800,1066,1333 MHz
Memory types supported by processor	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Number of Processing Die Transistors	774 M	774 M
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 4x4	1x16, 2x8, 4x4
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs	Yes	36 bit
Processing Die size	296 mm²	296 mm²
Processor codeDiffers	SLBLD	SLBLJ
Processor codename	Lynnfield	Lynnfield
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Processor series	Intel Xeon 3400 Series	Intel Xeon 3400 Series
Processor socket	LGA 1156 (Socket H)	LGA 1156 (Socket H)
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Stepping	B1	B1
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.2	SSE4.2
Tcase	72.7 °C	72.7 °C
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
ECCKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots	6x DIMM	6x DIMM
Maximum internal memory	32 GB	32 GB
Buffered memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Registered (buffered)
Storage1 differ
Maximum storage capacity	8 TB	8 TB
Total storage capacityDiffers	1.5 TB	600 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD size	3.5"	3.5"
Hot-swap	Yes	Yes
Internal drive baysKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive type	DVD-RW	DVD-RW
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
LAN controllerKnown for one	Broadcom BCM5716	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	2	2
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4	4
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x8 slotsDiffers	1	2
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	Rack (1U)	Tower
Software1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Windows Server Novell Linux Solaris10	Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2/Server 2008/Server 2008 R2/HPC Server 2008 Novell Linux
Processor special features2 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	Yes	Yes
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	1.0	1.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	42929	42927
Power1 differ
Redundant power supply (RPS) support	No	No
Number of power supply units	1	1
Power supplyDiffers	350 W	375 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	434 mm	218 mm
DepthDiffers	610 mm	521 mm
HeightDiffers	42.4 mm	440 mm
Other featuresidentical
Graphics card	G200eW	G200eW
Mac compatibility	No	No
Reboot protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hot-swap HDD baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Drive bays sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10.2 cm (4")

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