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Dell PowerEdge T20 server vs Lenovo x3250 M5

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  • 101specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 85identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • PowerEdge T20 server:G3220
    • x3250 M5:G3420
  • Processor frequency
    • PowerEdge T20 server:3 GHz
    • x3250 M5:3.2 GHz
  • Embedded options available
    • PowerEdge T20 server:No
    • x3250 M5:Yes
  • Memory clock speeds supported by processor
    • PowerEdge T20 server:1333 MHz
    • x3250 M5:1333,1600 MHz
  • Processor code
    • PowerEdge T20 server:SR1CG
    • x3250 M5:SR1NB
  • Memory slots
    • PowerEdge T20 server:4x DIMM
    • x3250 M5:4
  • Maximum storage capacity
    • PowerEdge T20 server:13 TB
    • x3250 M5:6.4 TB
  • On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)
    • PowerEdge T20 server:1100 MHz
    • x3250 M5:1150 MHz

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Comparison of T20, x3250 M5
130 specifications
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffersG3220G3420
Processor frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.2 GHz
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1333 MHz1333,1600 MHz
Processor codeDiffersSR1CGSR1NB
Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® C226Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Memory slotsDiffers4x DIMM4
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR3-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffered memory typeKnown for oneUnregistered (unbuffered)Unknown — not stated by the source
ECCKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Maximum storage capacityDiffers13 TB6.4 TB
RAID levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0, 1
Total storage capacityKnown for one0 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 MB
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersMini TowerRack (1U)
Performanceidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindow Server 2012 R2 Linux RedHatMicrosoft Windows Server 2012 R2, 2012, and 2008 R2, RHEL 5 and 6, SLES 11 & 12, VMware vSphere 5.5 (ESXi) and VMware vSphere 5.1 (ESXi)
Processor special features1 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers7777377775
Power1 differ
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power supplyDiffers290 W300 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 43 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 - 80%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 2134 m
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers175 mm435 mm
DepthDiffers435.7 mm576 mm
HeightDiffers359.9 mm43 mm
Other features1 differ
Graphics cardDiffersHD GraphicsG200eR2
Dell E-Value CodeKnown for oneBASE,FCG 1,PEN,T20,TPM,EMEAUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source

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