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Dell PowerEdge R520 vs Lenovo 3530 M4

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  • 88specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 62identical
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • PowerEdge R520:E5-2407
    • 3530 M4:E5-2430
  • Processor cores
    • PowerEdge R520:4
    • 3530 M4:6
  • Processor cache
    • PowerEdge R520:10 MB
    • 3530 M4:15 MB
  • Number of processors installed
    • PowerEdge R520:2
    • 3530 M4:1
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • PowerEdge R520:80 W
    • 3530 M4:95 W
  • System bus rate
    • PowerEdge R520:6.4 GT/s
    • 3530 M4:7.2 GT/s
  • Embedded options available
    • PowerEdge R520:No
    • 3530 M4:Yes
  • Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)
    • PowerEdge R520:25 GB/s
    • 3530 M4:32 GB/s

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Comparison of PowerEdge R520, 3530 M4
139 specifications
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Xeon® E5 FamilyIntel® Xeon® E5 Family
Processor modelDiffersE5-2407E5-2430
Processor frequency2.2 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7 GHz
Processor coresDiffers46
Processor cacheDiffers10 MB15 MB
Memory channels supported by processorTripleTriple
Number of processors installedDiffers21
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs80 W95 W
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
System bus rateDiffers6.4 GT/s7.2 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
FSB ParityNoNo
Idle StatesYesYes
Maximum internal memory supported by processor375 GB375 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes2424
Maximum number of SMP processors22
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs25 GB/s32 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers800,1066 MHz800,1066,1333 MHz
Memory types supported by processorDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of QPI links11
Processor codeDiffersSR0LRSR0LM
Processor codenameSandy Bridge ENSandy Bridge EN
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor package size45 x 42.5 mm45 x 42.5 mm
Processor seriesIntel Xeon E5-2400Intel Xeon E5-2400
Processor socketLGA 1356 (Socket B2)LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor threadsDiffers412
Scalability2S2S
SteppingDiffersM1C2
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel C600Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers192 GB384 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one12x DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage6 differ
Maximum storage capacityDiffers24 TB8 TB
Total storage capacityDiffers146 GB0 GB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers10
HDD interfaceDiffersSerial Attached SCSI (SAS)Serial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III, Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Number of HDDs supported88
Supported HDD sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 TB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers10, 1, 10
Hot-swapYesYes
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWNo
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSAS, Serial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III
HDD capacityKnown for one146 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one15000 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Drive device, transfer rateKnown for one6000 MB/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal drive baysKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 MB
Network1 differ
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® I350
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
RS-232 portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x8 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Chassis typeRack (2U)Rack (2U)
Rack mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rack railsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Redundant fans supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUEFI
On-site supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedNoNo
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Windows Small Business Server 2011 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Red Hat Enterprise LinuxUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
CPU configuration (max)22
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingYesYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology version0.000.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers6461464616
Power2 differ
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportYesYes
Number of power supply unitsDiffers21
Power supplyDiffers750 W460 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 100%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source447 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source673 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source43 mm
Other featuresidentical
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatrox
S.M.A.R.T. supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Disk array controllerKnown for onePERC H710 512MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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