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Dell PowerEdge R530 server vs Lenovo x220 Compute Node

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  • 98specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 55identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • PowerEdge R530 server:Intel Xeon E5 v3
    • x220 Compute Node:Intel® Xeon® E5 Family
  • Processor model
    • PowerEdge R530 server:E5-2609V3
    • x220 Compute Node:E5-2420
  • Memory channels supported by processor
    • PowerEdge R530 server:Quad
    • x220 Compute Node:Triple
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • PowerEdge R530 server:85 W
    • x220 Compute Node:95 W
  • System bus rate
    • PowerEdge R530 server:6.4 GT/s
    • x220 Compute Node:7.2 GT/s
  • Embedded options available
    • PowerEdge R530 server:Yes
    • x220 Compute Node:No
  • Maximum internal memory supported by processor
    • PowerEdge R530 server:768 GB
    • x220 Compute Node:375 GB
  • Maximum number of PCI Express lanes
    • PowerEdge R530 server:40
    • x220 Compute Node:24

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138 specifications
Processor20 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel Xeon E5 v3Intel® Xeon® E5 Family
Processor modelDiffersE5-2609V3E5-2420
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel C610Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory channels supported by processorDiffersQuadTriple
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs85 W95 W
System bus rateDiffers6.4 GT/s7.2 GT/s
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneIntel® Xeon®Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers768 GB375 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers4024
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs51 GB/s32 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1600,1866,2133 MHz800,1066,1333 MHz
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of QPI linksDiffers21
PCI Express configurationsKnown for onex4, x8, x16Unknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellSandy Bridge EN
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor package sizeDiffers52.5 x 45 mm45 x 42.5 mm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Xeon E5-2600 v3Intel Xeon E5-2400
Processor socketDiffersLGA 2011-v3LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor threadsDiffers612
SteppingDiffersM1C2
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0AVX
TcaseKnown for one70.9 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 GHz
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR0LN
Memory6 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
ECCKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedDiffers2133 MHz1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 8 GB1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers1212x DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers384 GB192 GB
Storage2 differ
Number of HDDs supportedDiffers82
Supported HDD sizesKnown for one3.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Hot-Plug supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWNo
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for oneSerial ATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSerial ATA
Hot-swapKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers42
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers31
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x8 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for one1.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows Server 2008 SP2 (x86/x64) Windows Server 2012 SP2 (x86/x64) Windows Server 2008 R2 (x64) Windows Server 2012 R2 (x64) Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Red Hat Enterprise Linux VMware vSphereWindows Server 2008/2008 R2 Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10/11 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5/6 VMware ESX 4.1 VMware 2008 4.1 VMware vSphere 5
Processor special features3 differ
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8189764617
Poweridentical
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supplyKnown for one495 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of redundant power supplies supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of main power suppliesKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions5 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs10 - 35 °C41 - 104 °F
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 65 °C1 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 80%8 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95%5 - 80%
Non-operating altitudeDiffers0 - 12000 m0 - 3050 m
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers482.4 mm217 mm
DepthDiffers668 mm492 mm
HeightDiffers86.8 mm55 mm
Other features1 differ
Graphics cardDiffersG200G200eR2
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-d, VT-xUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGOST, IEC, CE, CISPR, TUV-GS
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84714100

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