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Dell PowerEdge R630 server vs Lenovo BladeCenter HS23 server

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  • 85specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 43identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • PowerEdge R630 server:Intel® Xeon® E5 v4
    • BladeCenter HS23 server:Intel® Xeon® E5 V2 Family
  • Processor model
    • PowerEdge R630 server:E5-2620V4
    • BladeCenter HS23 server:E5-2620V2
  • Processor boost frequency
    • PowerEdge R630 server:3 GHz
    • BladeCenter HS23 server:2.6 GHz
  • Processor cores
    • PowerEdge R630 server:8
    • BladeCenter HS23 server:6
  • Processor cache
    • PowerEdge R630 server:20 MB
    • BladeCenter HS23 server:15 MB
  • Motherboard chipset
    • PowerEdge R630 server:Intel C610
    • BladeCenter HS23 server:Intel C600
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • PowerEdge R630 server:85 W
    • BladeCenter HS23 server:80 W
  • System bus rate
    • PowerEdge R630 server:8 GT/s
    • BladeCenter HS23 server:7.2 GT/s

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Comparison of R630, HS23
137 specifications
Processor23 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Xeon® E5 v4Intel® Xeon® E5 V2 Family
Processor modelDiffersE5-2620V4E5-2620V2
Processor frequency2.1 GHz2.1 GHz
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor coresDiffers86
Processor cacheDiffers20 MB15 MB
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel C610Intel C600
Memory channels supported by processorQuadQuad
Number of processors installed11
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs85 W80 W
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s7.2 GT/s
Bus typeQPIQPI
Compatible processor seriesIntel® Xeon®Intel® Xeon®
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 processors22
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs68.3 GB/s51.2 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1600,1866,2133 MHz800,1066,1333,1600 MHz
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of QPI links22
Physical Address Extension (PAE)DiffersYes46 bit
Processor codeKnown for oneSR2R6Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellIvy Bridge EP
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 v2
Processor socketDiffersLGA 2011-v3LGA 2011 (Socket R)
Processor threadsDiffers1612
Scalability2S2S
SteppingKnown for oneR0Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0AVX
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneLGA 2011-v3 (Socket R)Unknown — not stated by the source
TcaseDiffers74 °C71 °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
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
ECCKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedDiffers2400 MHz1600 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers24x DIMM16
Maximum internal memoryDiffers768 GB512 GB
Storage4 differ
Maximum storage capacityDiffers14 TB2 TB
Total storage capacityDiffers120 GB0 GB
Number of HDDs installed00
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, 600, 1, 1+0, 1E
Hot-Plug supportYesYes
Hot-swapKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSAS, Serial ATA IIISAS, Serial ATA
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Supported HDD sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
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 & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
Serial ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
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
PCI Express x8 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Designidentical
Chassis typeRack (1U)Rack (1U)
Rack mountingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise, VMware
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 IDDiffers9298675789
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® 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 supplies11
Power supply input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
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 mm27.9 mm
DepthDiffers700.5 mm447 mm
HeightDiffers42.8 mm246.4 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
Graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceG200eR2
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatrox
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVT-d, VT-x
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 MB

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