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Dell PowerEdge R640 server vs Lenovo ThinkSystem ST550 server Tower Intel® Xeon® 4108

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  • 66specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 43identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • PowerEdge R640 server:Intel Xeon Silver
    • ThinkSystem ST550 server Tower Intel® Xeon® 4108:Intel® Xeon®
  • Processor model
    • PowerEdge R640 server:4116
    • ThinkSystem ST550 server Tower Intel® Xeon® 4108:4108
  • Processor frequency
    • PowerEdge R640 server:2.1 GHz
    • ThinkSystem ST550 server Tower Intel® Xeon® 4108:1.8 GHz
  • Processor cores
    • PowerEdge R640 server:12
    • ThinkSystem ST550 server Tower Intel® Xeon® 4108:8
  • Processor cache
    • PowerEdge R640 server:16.5 MB
    • ThinkSystem ST550 server Tower Intel® Xeon® 4108:11 MB
  • Memory channels supported by processor
    • PowerEdge R640 server:Hexa
    • ThinkSystem ST550 server Tower Intel® Xeon® 4108:Hepta
  • Embedded options available
    • PowerEdge R640 server:Yes
    • ThinkSystem ST550 server Tower Intel® Xeon® 4108:No
  • Processor code
    • PowerEdge R640 server:SR3HQ
    • ThinkSystem ST550 server Tower Intel® Xeon® 4108:SR3GJ

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Comparison of R640, ST550
99 specifications
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Xeon SilverIntel® Xeon®
Processor generation1st Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable1st Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable
Processor modelDiffers41164108
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor boost frequency3 GHz3 GHz
Processor coresDiffers128
Processor cacheDiffers16.5 MB11 MB
Memory channels supported by processorDiffersHexaHepta
Number of processors installed11
Thermal Design Power (TDP)85 W85 W
Processor cache typeL3L3
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Xeon®
ECC supported by processorYesYes
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Maximum internal memory supported by processor768 GB768 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes4848
Memory clock speeds supported by processor2400 MHz2400 MHz
Memory types supported by processorDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Number of QPI linksKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor codeDiffersSR3HQSR3GJ
Processor codenameSkylakeSkylake
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor package size76.0 x 56.5 mm76.0 x 56.5 mm
Processor socketLGA 3647 (Socket P)LGA 3647 (Socket P)
Processor threadsDiffers2416
Scalability2S2S
SteppingDiffersM0U0
Supported instruction setsAVX, AVX 2.0, AVX-512, SSE4.2AVX, AVX 2.0, AVX-512, SSE4.2
TcaseDiffers76 °C77 °C
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memory16 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
ECCYesYes
Memory clock speed2666 MHz2666 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 16 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2412
Maximum internal memoryDiffers192 GB768 GB
Storage3 differ
Maximum storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source61.44 TB
HDD interfaceDiffersSerial Attached SCSI (SAS)Serial ATA, Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Supported HDD sizes2.5"2.5"
Number of SSDs supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
Supported RAID controllersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source930-8i
Hot-Plug supportYesYes
Hot-swapKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWNo
Total storage capacityKnown for one300 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one300 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal drive baysKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatrox G200
Networkidentical
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LANYesYes
LAN controllerKnown for oneBroadcom 5720Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers13
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x8 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers32
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersRack (1U)Tower
Rack mountingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rack railsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Performance managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceXClarity Standard
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2
Remote administrationKnown for oneiDRAC9 EnterpriseUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersCanonical Ubuntu LTS Citrix XenServer Microsoft Windows Server with Hyper-V Red Hat Enterprise Linux SUSE Linux Enterprise Server VMware ESXiMicrosoft Windows Server 2016/2012 R2 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6/7 x64 Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP2/11 SP4 VMware vSphere (ESXi) 6.5/6.0 U3
Processor special features1 differ
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel TSX-NIYesYes
Intel TSX-NI version1.001.00
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® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers120481123544
Intel Secure BootKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 W
Power supply input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source176 mm
DepthDiffers705 mm670 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source438 mm
Other featuresidentical
Dell E-Value CodeKnown for onePER6402Unknown — not stated by the source

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