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Dell PowerEdge R430 server vs Lenovo ThinkServer RD450 server

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  • 120specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 95identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

  • Internal memory
    • PowerEdge R430 server:8 GB
    • ThinkServer RD450 server:4 GB
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • PowerEdge R430 server:1 x 8 GB
    • ThinkServer RD450 server:1 x 4 GB
  • Memory slots
    • PowerEdge R430 server:12
    • ThinkServer RD450 server:16
  • Maximum internal memory
    • PowerEdge R430 server:384 GB
    • ThinkServer RD450 server:512 GB
  • Number of HDDs supported
    • PowerEdge R430 server:4
    • ThinkServer RD450 server:8
  • Optical drive type
    • PowerEdge R430 server:DVD-ROM
    • ThinkServer RD450 server:DVD±RW
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    • PowerEdge R430 server:Serial ATA
    • ThinkServer RD450 server:Serial ATA III
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • PowerEdge R430 server:4
    • ThinkServer RD450 server:3

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Comparison of R430, RD450
138 specifications
Processoridentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel C610Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneIntel® Xeon®Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 8 GB1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers1216
Maximum internal memoryDiffers384 GB512 GB
Storage3 differ
Maximum storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSerial ATA III
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5"
Number of HDDs supportedDiffers48
RAID levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0, 1, 5, 10
Hot-swapKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-ROMDVD±RW
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSerial ATASerial ATA III
Hot-Plug supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers43
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers21
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x8 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers17
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersRack (1U)Rack (2U)
Rack mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUEFI
Software1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows Server 2008 SP2 (x86/x64) Windows Server 2012 SP2 (x86/x64) Windows Server 2008 R2 (x86/x64) Windows Server 2012 R2 (x86/x64) Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Red Hat Enterprise Linux VMware vSphereMicrosoft Windows Server 2012 R2, 2012, 2008 R2 Windows Small Business Server 2011 Windows Server Storage 2012 R2/2012 Windows Multipoint Server 2012 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.0/6.5 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP3 VMware vSphere (ESXi) 5.1 P5, 5.5 U2
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceThinkServer System Manager Premium
Power3 differ
Power supplyDiffers450 W550 W
Number of redundant power supplies supportedDiffers12
Number of redundant power supplies installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of main power suppliesDiffers10
Power supply input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions3 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 65 °C-10 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 80%8 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95%8 - 90%
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 12000 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers482.4 mm482 mm
DepthDiffers607 mm783 mm
HeightDiffers42.8 mm87 mm
Other features2 differ
Graphics cardDiffersG200AST2400
Graphics card familyDiffersMatroxAspeed
Integrated BMC with IPMIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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