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Dell PowerEdge R620 server vs Dell PowerEdge R720 server

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  • 101specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 92identical
  • 3known for one product only

Key differences

The Dell PowerEdge R720 server has 14 TB more maximum storage capacity than the Dell PowerEdge R620 server (24 TB vs 10 TB). The Dell PowerEdge R720 server has 250 GB more total storage capacity than the Dell PowerEdge R620 server (500 GB vs 250 GB). The Dell PowerEdge R720 server has 250 GB more HDD capacity than the Dell PowerEdge R620 server (500 GB vs 250 GB). Optical drive type: No on the Dell PowerEdge R620 server, DVD-ROM on the Dell PowerEdge R720 server. Chassis type: Rack (1U) on the Dell PowerEdge R620 server, Rack (2U) on the Dell PowerEdge R720 server.

  • Maximum storage capacity
    • PowerEdge R620 server:10 TB
    • PowerEdge R720 server:24 TB
  • Total storage capacity
    • PowerEdge R620 server:250 GB
    • PowerEdge R720 server:500 GB
  • HDD capacity
    • PowerEdge R620 server:250 GB
    • PowerEdge R720 server:500 GB
  • HDD size
    • PowerEdge R620 server:2.5"
    • PowerEdge R720 server:3.5"
  • Number of HDDs supported
    • PowerEdge R620 server:4
    • PowerEdge R720 server:8
  • Optical drive type
    • PowerEdge R620 server:No
    • PowerEdge R720 server:DVD-ROM
  • PCI Express x16 slots
    • PowerEdge R620 server:2
    • PowerEdge R720 server:1
  • Chassis type
    • PowerEdge R620 server:Rack (1U)
    • PowerEdge R720 server:Rack (2U)

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Comparison of R620, R720
104 specifications
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Xeon® E5 FamilyIntel® Xeon® E5 Family
Processor modelE5-2603E5-2603
Processor frequency1.8 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cores44
Processor cache10 MB10 MB
Motherboard chipsetIntel C600Intel C600
Memory channels supported by processorQuadQuad
Number of processors installed11
Thermal Design Power (TDP)80 W80 W
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
System bus rate6.4 GT/s6.4 GT/s
Bus typeQPIQPI
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)1818
ECC supported by processorYesYes
Embedded options availableNoNo
Execute Disable BitYesYes
FSB ParityNoNo
Graphics & IMC lithography32 nm32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Maximum internal memory supported by processor750 GB750 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes4040
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)34.1 GB/s34.1 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processor800,1066 MHz800,1066 MHz
Memory types supported by processorDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of QPI links22
PCI Express configurationsx4, x8, x16x4, x8, x16
Physical Address Extension (PAE)46 bit46 bit
Processor codenameSandy Bridge EPSandy Bridge EP
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor package size52.5 x 45.0 mm52.5 x 45.0 mm
Processor seriesIntel Xeon E5-2600Intel Xeon E5-2600
Processor socketLGA 2011 (Socket R)LGA 2011 (Socket R)
Processor threads44
Scalability2S2S
SteppingM1M1
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Tcase70 °C70 °C
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory2 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)1 x 2 GB1 x 2 GB
Memory slots24x DIMM24x DIMM
Maximum internal memory768 GB768 GB
Storage6 differ
Maximum storage capacityDiffers10 TB24 TB
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB500 GB
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers250 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSerial ATASerial ATA
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
HDD sizeDiffers2.5"3.5"
Number of HDDs supportedDiffers48
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD-ROM
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x8 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers21
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersRack (1U)Rack (2U)
Rack mountingYesYes
Processor special featuresidentical
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 Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
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)NoNo
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® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK ID6459264592
Power1 differ
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportNoNo
Number of power supply units11
Power supplyDiffers465 W495 W
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Other featuresidentical
CD read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16x

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