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Dell PowerEdge R730 server vs Dell T20+Windows Server 2012 Standard

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  • 99specifications compared
  • 62differ
  • 37identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • PowerEdge R730 server:Intel Xeon E5 v3
    • T20+Windows Server 2012 Standard:Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family
  • Processor model
    • PowerEdge R730 server:E5-2630V3
    • T20+Windows Server 2012 Standard:E3-1225V3
  • Processor frequency
    • PowerEdge R730 server:2.4 GHz
    • T20+Windows Server 2012 Standard:3.2 GHz
  • Processor boost frequency
    • PowerEdge R730 server:3.2 GHz
    • T20+Windows Server 2012 Standard:3.6 GHz
  • Processor cores
    • PowerEdge R730 server:8
    • T20+Windows Server 2012 Standard:4
  • Processor cache
    • PowerEdge R730 server:20 MB
    • T20+Windows Server 2012 Standard:8 MB
  • Motherboard chipset
    • PowerEdge R730 server:Intel C610
    • T20+Windows Server 2012 Standard:Intel® C226
  • Memory channels supported by processor
    • PowerEdge R730 server:Quad
    • T20+Windows Server 2012 Standard:Dual

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Comparison of R730, T20+Windows Server 2012 Standard
136 specifications
Processor25 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Xeon E5 v3Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family
Processor modelDiffersE5-2630V3E3-1225V3
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor coresDiffers84
Processor cacheDiffers20 MB8 MB
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel C610Intel® C226
Memory channels supported by processorDiffersQuadDual
Number of processors installed11
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs85 W84 W
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Bus typeQPIQPI
ECC supported by processorYesYes
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
FSB ParityNoNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers768 GB32 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers4016
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs59 GB/s25.6 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1600,1866 MHz1333,1600 MHz
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of QPI linksDiffers21
PCI Express configurationsDiffersx4, x8, x161x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Processor codeDiffersSR206SR14U
Processor codenameHaswellHaswell
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor package sizeDiffers52.5 x 45 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Xeon E5-2600 v3Intel Xeon E3-1200 v3
Processor socketDiffersLGA 2011-v3LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
Processor threadsDiffers164
ScalabilityDiffers2S1S
SteppingDiffersR2C0
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCG 2013D
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
System bus rateKnown for one8 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
TcaseKnown for one72.1 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory6 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Buffered memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUnregistered (unbuffered)
ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory clock speedDiffers2133 MHz1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 8 GB1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers244x DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers768 GB32 GB
Storage8 differ
Maximum storage capacityDiffers29 TB13 TB
Total storage capacityDiffers600 GB1 TB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers21
HDD capacityDiffers300 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceDiffersSerial Attached SCSI (SAS)Serial ATA
HDD speedDiffers10000 RPM7200 RPM
HDD sizeDiffers2.5"3.5"
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
RAID supportYesYes
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWNo
Supported HDD sizesKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
RAID levelsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal drive baysKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for oneSerial ATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics P4600
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 MHz
Network1 differ
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffers10 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® 82579
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
PCI slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersRackMini Tower
Rack mountingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rack railsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft 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 ESXWindow Server 2012 R2 RedHat
Processor special features16 differ
CPU configuration (max)Differs21
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffersYesNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
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® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers8335675461
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers750 W290 W
Number of main power suppliesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers440 mm175 mm
DepthDiffers684 mm435.7 mm
HeightDiffers87.3 mm360 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.49 kg
Other featuresidentical
Graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD Graphics P4600
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-d, VT-xUnknown — not stated by the source

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