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Dell PowerEdge R730xd server vs Fujitsu PRIMERGY RX2520 server

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  • 81specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 46identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • PowerEdge R730xd server:Intel Xeon E5 v3
    • PRIMERGY RX2520 server:Intel® Xeon® E5 V2 Family
  • Processor model
    • PowerEdge R730xd server:E5-2620V3
    • PRIMERGY RX2520 server:E5-2420V2
  • Processor frequency
    • PowerEdge R730xd server:2.4 GHz
    • PRIMERGY RX2520 server:2.2 GHz
  • Processor boost frequency
    • PowerEdge R730xd server:3.2 GHz
    • PRIMERGY RX2520 server:2.7 GHz
  • Memory channels supported by processor
    • PowerEdge R730xd server:Quad
    • PRIMERGY RX2520 server:Triple
  • Number of processors installed
    • PowerEdge R730xd server:1
    • PRIMERGY RX2520 server:2
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • PowerEdge R730xd server:85 W
    • PRIMERGY RX2520 server:80 W
  • System bus rate
    • PowerEdge R730xd server:8 GT/s
    • PRIMERGY RX2520 server:7.2 GT/s

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Comparison of R730xd, RX2520
131 specifications
Processor21 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel Xeon E5 v3Intel® Xeon® E5 V2 Family
Processor modelDiffersE5-2620V3E5-2420V2
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz2.7 GHz
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel C610Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory channels supported by processorDiffersQuadTriple
Number of processors installedDiffers12
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs85 W80 W
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s7.2 GT/s
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers768 GB384 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers4024
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs59 GB/s38.4 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1600,1866 MHz800,1066,1333,1600 MHz
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of QPI linksDiffers21
PCI Express configurationsKnown for onex4, x8, x16Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeDiffersSR207SR1AJ
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellIvy Bridge EN
Processor package sizeDiffers52.5 x 45 mm45 x 42.5 mm
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Xeon E5-2600 v3Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketDiffersLGA 2011-v3LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
SteppingDiffersR2S1
TcaseDiffers72.6 °C76 °C
Memory3 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
ECCKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedDiffers2133 MHz1600 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers768 GB192 GB
Storage3 differ
Maximum storage capacityKnown for one99.6 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Total storage capacityDiffers4 TB600 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSerial ATASerial ATA III
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported HDD sizesKnown for one3.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 60, 1, 5, 6, 50, 60
Hot-Plug supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for oneSerial ATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersFast Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneBroadcom 5720Unknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers43
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Internal FireWire ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x8 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Designidentical
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 ESXMicrosoft Windows Server 2012 R2,Microsoft Windows Server 2012,Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2,Microsoft Windows Server 2008,Oracle VM 3,VMware vSphere,SUSE Linux Enterprise Server,Red Hat Enterprise Linux,Citrix® XenServer™,Microsoft Server Hyper-V 2012,Microsoft Server Hyper-V 2012 R2
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor special features1 differ
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers8335275784
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers750 W450 W
Number of main power suppliesKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers440 mm445 mm
DepthDiffers684 mm770 mm
HeightDiffers87.3 mm86.9 mm
Other featuresidentical
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-d, VT-xUnknown — not stated by the source

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