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Dell PowerEdge R640 server vs Lenovo ThinkSystem SR630

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  • 62specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 39identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • PowerEdge R640 server:Intel Xeon Silver
    • ThinkSystem SR630:Intel® Xeon®
  • Processor model
    • PowerEdge R640 server:4116
    • ThinkSystem SR630:6140
  • Processor frequency
    • PowerEdge R640 server:2.1 GHz
    • ThinkSystem SR630:2.3 GHz
  • Processor boost frequency
    • PowerEdge R640 server:3 GHz
    • ThinkSystem SR630:3.7 GHz
  • Processor cores
    • PowerEdge R640 server:12
    • ThinkSystem SR630:18
  • Processor cache
    • PowerEdge R640 server:16.5 MB
    • ThinkSystem SR630:24.75 MB
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • PowerEdge R640 server:85 W
    • ThinkSystem SR630:140 W
  • Embedded options available
    • PowerEdge R640 server:Yes
    • ThinkSystem SR630:No

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Comparison of R640, ThinkSystem SR630
101 specifications
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Xeon SilverIntel® Xeon®
Processor generation1st Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable1st Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable
Processor modelDiffers41166140
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.7 GHz
Processor coresDiffers1218
Processor cacheDiffers16.5 MB24.75 MB
Memory channels supported by processorHexaHexa
Number of processors installed11
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs85 W140 W
Processor cache typeL3L3
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 processorDiffers2400 MHz2666 MHz
Memory types supported by processorDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Processor codeDiffersSR3HQSR3AX
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 threadsDiffers2436
ScalabilityDiffers2SS4S
SteppingDiffersM0H0
Supported instruction setsAVX, AVX 2.0, AVX-512, SSE4.2AVX, AVX 2.0, AVX-512, SSE4.2
TcaseDiffers76 °C91 °C
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 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 32 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2424x DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers192 GB3 TB
Storage3 differ
Maximum storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source61.4 TB
Total storage capacityDiffers300 GB0 GB
Supported HDD sizes2.5"2.5"
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, JBOD
Supported RAID controllersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source930-8i
Hot-swapKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWNo
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSAS, Serial ATA III
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one300 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSerial Attached SCSI (SAS)Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Hot-Plug supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal drive baysKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LANYesYes
LAN controllerKnown for oneBroadcom 5720Unknown — 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 source1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Designidentical
Chassis typeRack (1U)Rack (1U)
Rack mountingYesYes
Rack railsYesYes
Redundant fans supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Performance managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceXClarity Enterprise
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
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 IDDiffers120481120485
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
Number of redundant power supplies installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Power supply input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 - 90%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 3048 m
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source482 mm
DepthDiffers705 mm778.3 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source43 mm
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — 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 quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneCanonical Ubuntu LTS Citrix XenServer Microsoft Windows Server with Hyper-V Red Hat Enterprise Linux SUSE Linux Enterprise Server VMware ESXiUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Dell E-Value CodeKnown for onePER6402Unknown — not stated by the source

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