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Dell PowerEdge R630 server vs Dell PowerEdge R730 server

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  • 82specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 47identical
  • 58known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • PowerEdge R630 server:Intel® Xeon® E5 v4
    • PowerEdge R730 server:Intel Xeon E5 v3
  • Processor model
    • PowerEdge R630 server:E5-2620V4
    • PowerEdge R730 server:E5-2630V3
  • Processor frequency
    • PowerEdge R630 server:2.1 GHz
    • PowerEdge R730 server:2.4 GHz
  • Processor boost frequency
    • PowerEdge R630 server:3 GHz
    • PowerEdge R730 server:3.2 GHz
  • Embedded options available
    • PowerEdge R630 server:Yes
    • PowerEdge R730 server:No
  • Maximum internal memory supported by processor
    • PowerEdge R630 server:1.53 TB
    • PowerEdge R730 server:768 GB
  • Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)
    • PowerEdge R630 server:68.3 GB/s
    • PowerEdge R730 server:59 GB/s
  • Memory clock speeds supported by processor
    • PowerEdge R630 server:1600,1866,2133 MHz
    • PowerEdge R730 server:1600,1866 MHz

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Comparison of R630, R730
140 specifications
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Xeon® E5 v4Intel Xeon E5 v3
Processor modelDiffersE5-2620V4E5-2630V3
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor cores88
Processor cache20 MB20 MB
Motherboard chipsetIntel C610Intel C610
Memory channels supported by processorQuadQuad
Number of processors installed11
Thermal Design Power (TDP)85 W85 W
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
System bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
Bus typeQPIQPI
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneIntel® Xeon®Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorYesYes
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers1.53 TB768 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes4040
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs68.3 GB/s59 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1600,1866,2133 MHz1600,1866 MHz
Memory types supported by processorDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Number of QPI links22
Physical Address Extension (PAE)YesYes
Processor codeDiffersSR2R6SR206
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellHaswell
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor package sizeDiffers45 x 52.5 mm52.5 x 45 mm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Xeon E5-2600 v4Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3
Processor socketLGA 2011-v3LGA 2011-v3
Processor threads1616
Scalability2S2S
SteppingDiffersR0R2
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0AVX
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneLGA 2011-v3 (Socket R)Unknown — not stated by the source
TcaseDiffers74 °C72.1 °C
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcex4, x8, x16
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
ECCKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedDiffers2400 MHz2133 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers24x DIMM24
Maximum internal memory768 GB768 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 8 GB
Storage5 differ
Maximum storage capacityDiffers14 TB29 TB
Total storage capacityDiffers120 GB600 GB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers02
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one120 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 601
Hot-Plug supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Hot-swapKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSAS, Serial ATA IIISerial ATA
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSerial Attached SCSI (SAS)
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10000 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Supported HDD sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Internal drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD±RW
Network1 differ
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit Ethernet10 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneBroadcom 5720Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers21
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x8 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersRack (1U)Rack
Rack mountingYesYes
Rack railsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Remote administrationKnown for oneiDRAC8 EnterpriseUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance managementKnown for oneIPMI 2.0, Dell OpenManageUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Red Hat Enterprise Linux VMware ESX Microsoft Windows Server 2012 with Hyper-V VMware vSphere ESXi Citrix XenServerMicrosoft Windows Server 2008/2012 SP2, x86/x64 (x64 includes Hyper-VTM ) Microsoft Windows Server 2008/2012 R2, x64 (includes Hyper-VTM v2) Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Red Hat Enterprise Linux VMware ESX
Processor special features3 differ
CPU configuration (max)22
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology version0.000.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
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® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)NoNo
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers9298683356
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Poweridentical
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one10 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 65 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 3048 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 12000 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers482.4 mm440 mm
DepthDiffers700.5 mm684 mm
HeightDiffers42.8 mm87.3 mm
WeightKnown for one16.9 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DisplayKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVT-d, VT-x

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