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Dell PowerEdge R820 server vs Dell PowerEdge VRTX server

85specifications compared
32differ
53identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

Processor model
- PowerEdge R820 server:E5-4607
- PowerEdge VRTX server:E5-2420
Processor frequency
- PowerEdge R820 server:2.2 GHz
- PowerEdge VRTX server:1.9 GHz
Processor cache
- PowerEdge R820 server:12 MB
- PowerEdge VRTX server:15 MB
Memory channels supported by processor
- PowerEdge R820 server:Quad
- PowerEdge VRTX server:Triple
System bus rate
- PowerEdge R820 server:6.4 GT/s
- PowerEdge VRTX server:7.2 GT/s
Maximum internal memory supported by processor
- PowerEdge R820 server:1.5 TB
- PowerEdge VRTX server:375 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes
- PowerEdge R820 server:40
- PowerEdge VRTX server:24
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)
- PowerEdge R820 server:34.1 GB/s
- PowerEdge VRTX server:32 GB/s

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Comparison of R820, VRTX
115 specifications	A Dell PowerEdge R820 server Model R820 View product	B Dell PowerEdge VRTX server Model VRTX View product
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Xeon® E5 Family	Intel® Xeon® E5 Family
Processor modelDiffers	E5-4607	E5-2420
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	1.9 GHz
Processor cores	6	6
Processor cacheDiffers	12 MB	15 MB
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel C600	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory channels supported by processorDiffers	Quad	Triple
Number of processors installed	2	2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	95 W	95 W
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
System bus rateDiffers	6.4 GT/s	7.2 GT/s
Bus type	QPI	QPI
Compatible processor seriesKnown for one	Intel® Xeon®	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processor	Yes	Yes
Embedded options available	No	No
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
FSB Parity	No	No
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers	1.5 TB	375 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	40	24
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	34.1 GB/s	32 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers	800,1066 MHz	800,1066,1333 MHz
Memory types supported by processor	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Number of QPI linksDiffers	2	1
Processor codeDiffers	SR0KU	SR0LN
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge EP	Sandy Bridge EN
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor package sizeDiffers	52.5 x 45.0 mm	45 x 42.5 mm
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Xeon E5-4600	Intel Xeon E5-2400
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 2011 (Socket R)	LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor threads	12	12
ScalabilityDiffers	S4S	2S
Stepping	C2	C2
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.4 GHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	128 GB	32 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
ECCKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1066 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	16 x 8 GB	4 x 8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	48	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	768 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Maximum storage capacityKnown for one	16 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total storage capacityDiffers	292 GB	4.59 TB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers	2	6
HDD capacityKnown for one	146 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedDiffers	15000 RPM	7200 RPM
HDD sizeDiffers	2.5"	3.5"
RAID supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
RAID levelsKnown for one	0, 1, 5, 6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hot-swapKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported HDD sizesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5,3.5"
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD-RW
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	256 MB	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	Gigabit Ethernet	Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	0
Serial ports quantityDiffers	1	0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	2	1
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x8 slotsKnown for one	5	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
PCI slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	Rack (2U)	Tower (5U)
Software1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, x64 (includes Hyper-V) Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Red Hat Enterprise Linux Citrix XenServer VMware vSphere ESXi Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization	Windows 7 Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2008 R2 Windows 8 Windows 8 Pro Windows Pro Enterprise Windows Server 2012 Standard Windows Server 2012 Datacenter Windows Server 2012 Essentials Windows Server 2012 Foundation RedHat Enterprise Linux (6.3, 6.4) CentOS (6.3, 6.4) Ubuntu (12.04 LTS, 13.04)
Operating system installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows Server 2012 Standard
Processor special features3 differ
CPU configuration (max)Differs	4	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 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)	Yes	Yes
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® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	1.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	64604	64617
Power1 differ
Redundant power supply (RPS) support	Yes	Yes
Power supply	1100 W	1100 W
Number of redundant power supplies installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of main power suppliesDiffers	1	4
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Graphics cardKnown for one	G200	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Matrox	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	310 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	730 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	484 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	31.7 kg

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