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Dell PowerEdge R730xd server vs Dell PowerEdge T430 server

105specifications compared
27differ
78identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

Processor model
- PowerEdge R730xd server:E5-2620V3
- PowerEdge T430 server:E5-2603V3
Processor frequency
- PowerEdge R730xd server:2.4 GHz
- PowerEdge T430 server:1.6 GHz
System bus rate
- PowerEdge R730xd server:8 GT/s
- PowerEdge T430 server:6.4 GT/s
Embedded options available
- PowerEdge R730xd server:Yes
- PowerEdge T430 server:No
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)
- PowerEdge R730xd server:59 GB/s
- PowerEdge T430 server:51 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processor
- PowerEdge R730xd server:1600,1866 MHz
- PowerEdge T430 server:1600 MHz
Physical Address Extension (PAE)
- PowerEdge R730xd server:Yes
- PowerEdge T430 server:46 bit
Processor threads
- PowerEdge R730xd server:12
- PowerEdge T430 server:6

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Comparison of R730xd, T430
140 specifications	A Dell PowerEdge R730xd server Model R730xd View product	B Dell PowerEdge T430 server Model T430 View product
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel Xeon E5 v3	Intel Xeon E5 v3
Processor modelDiffers	E5-2620V3	E5-2603V3
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	1.6 GHz
Processor cores	6	6
Processor cache	15 MB	15 MB
Motherboard chipset	Intel C610	Intel C610
Memory channels supported by processor	Quad	Quad
Number of processors installed	1	1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	85 W	85 W
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
System bus rateDiffers	8 GT/s	6.4 GT/s
Bus type	QPI	QPI
Compatible processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® Xeon®
ECC supported by processor	Yes	Yes
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	No
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
FSB Parity	No	No
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	768 GB	768 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	40	40
Maximum number of SMP processors	2	2
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	59 GB/s	51 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers	1600,1866 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory types supported by processor	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Number of QPI links	2	2
PCI Express configurations	x4, x8, x16	x4, x8, x16
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs	Yes	46 bit
Processor codename	Haswell	Haswell
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor package size	52.5 x 45 mm	52.5 x 45 mm
Processor series	Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3	Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3
Processor socket	LGA 2011-v3	LGA 2011-v3
Processor threadsDiffers	12	6
Scalability	2S	2S
Stepping	R2	R2
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	AVX 2.0
TcaseDiffers	72.6 °C	72.8 °C
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3.2 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SR207	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
ECC	Yes	Yes
Memory clock speed	2133 MHz	2133 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	24	12
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	768 GB	384 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	4 TB	1 TB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
HDD interface	Serial ATA	Serial ATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
HDD size	3.5"	3.5"
Number of HDDs supportedDiffers	12	8
Supported HDD sizes	3.5"	3.5"
RAID support	Yes	Yes
RAID levelsDiffers	0, 1, 5, 6	0, 1, 5, 10, 50
Hot-Plug support	Yes	Yes
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD±RW
Supported storage drive interfaces	Serial ATA	Serial ATA
Maximum storage capacityKnown for one	99.6 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 MB
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Not available	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet interface typeDiffers	Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controller	Broadcom 5720	Broadcom 5720
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	4	2
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PCI Express x4 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PCI Express x8 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	Rack (2U)	Tower (5U)
Rack mountingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rack railsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2
Software1 differ
Operating system installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Microsoft 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	Windows Server 2008 SP2 (x86/x64) Windows Server 2012 SP2 (x86/x64) Windows Server 2008 R2 (x64) Windows Server 2012 R2 (x64) Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Red Hat Enterprise Linux VMware vSphere
Processor special features3 differ
CPU configuration (max)	2	2
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	Yes	Yes
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	0.00	0.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	83352	83349
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Redundant power supply (RPS) support	Yes	Yes
Power supplyDiffers	750 W	495 W
Number of main power supplies	1	1
Power supply input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-40 - 65 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 95%
Operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 12000 m
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	440 mm	218 mm
DepthDiffers	684 mm	542.2 mm
HeightDiffers	87.3 mm	430.3 mm
Other featuresidentical
Graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	G200
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matrox
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)	VT-d, VT-x	VT-d, VT-x

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