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Dell PowerEdge R230 server vs Dell PowerEdge R330 server

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  • 96specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 84identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

  • Compatible processor series
    • PowerEdge R230 server:Intel® Pentium®
    • PowerEdge R330 server:Intel® Xeon®
  • Internal memory
    • PowerEdge R230 server:4 GB
    • PowerEdge R330 server:8 GB
  • Memory slots
    • PowerEdge R230 server:4
    • PowerEdge R330 server:4x DIMM
  • Total storage capacity
    • PowerEdge R230 server:1 TB
    • PowerEdge R330 server:2 TB
  • Number of HDDs installed
    • PowerEdge R230 server:1
    • PowerEdge R330 server:2
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • PowerEdge R230 server:SAS, Serial ATA
    • PowerEdge R330 server:SAS, Serial ATA II
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • PowerEdge R230 server:1
    • PowerEdge R330 server:2
  • Remote administration
    • PowerEdge R230 server:iDRAC8
    • PowerEdge R330 server:iDRAC8 Express

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Comparison of R230, R330
142 specifications
Processor1 differ
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® C236Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Xeon®
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one2133 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers44x DIMM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB2 TB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers12
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSerial ATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSAS, Serial ATASAS, Serial ATA II
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Internal drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatrox G200
Network1 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersFast Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneBroadcom 5720Unknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers12
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Rack mountingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Redundant fans supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Remote administrationDiffersiDRAC8iDRAC8 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
Software1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft® Windows Server® 2012 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, x64 Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® VMware® Vsphere® 2015Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Red Hat Enterpise Linux SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP1 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP4 VMware vSphere ESXi
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel HD BoostKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel I/O Acceleration TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power supplyKnown for one250 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of main power suppliesKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions1 differ
DepthDiffers495 mm625 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13.8 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Dell E-Value CodeDiffersPER2301PER3301
Integrated LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-d, VT-xUnknown — not stated by the source
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

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