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Dell PowerEdge T430 server vs Lenovo x3500 M4

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  • 112specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 67identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • PowerEdge T430 server:Intel Xeon E5 v3
    • x3500 M4:Intel® Xeon® E5 Family
  • Processor model
    • PowerEdge T430 server:E5-2603V3
    • x3500 M4:E5-2603
  • Processor frequency
    • PowerEdge T430 server:1.6 GHz
    • x3500 M4:1.8 GHz
  • Processor cores
    • PowerEdge T430 server:6
    • x3500 M4:4
  • Processor cache
    • PowerEdge T430 server:15 MB
    • x3500 M4:10 MB
  • Motherboard chipset
    • PowerEdge T430 server:Intel C610
    • x3500 M4:Intel® C602J
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • PowerEdge T430 server:85 W
    • x3500 M4:80 W
  • Maximum internal memory supported by processor
    • PowerEdge T430 server:768 GB
    • x3500 M4:750 GB

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Comparison of T430, x3500 M4
141 specifications
Processor20 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Xeon E5 v3Intel® Xeon® E5 Family
Processor modelDiffersE5-2603V3E5-2603
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor coresDiffers64
Processor cacheDiffers15 MB10 MB
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel C610Intel® C602J
Memory channels supported by processorQuadQuad
Number of processors installed11
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs85 W80 W
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
System bus rate6.4 GT/s6.4 GT/s
Bus typeQPIQPI
Compatible processor seriesIntel® Xeon®Intel® Xeon®
ECC supported by processorYesYes
Embedded options availableNoNo
Execute Disable BitYesYes
FSB ParityNoNo
Idle StatesYesYes
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers768 GB750 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes4040
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs51 GB/s34.1 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1600 MHz800,1066 MHz
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of QPI links22
PCI Express configurationsx4, x8, x16x4, x8, x16
Physical Address Extension (PAE)46 bit46 bit
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellSandy Bridge EP
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor package sizeDiffers52.5 x 45 mm52.5 x 45.0 mm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Xeon E5-2600 v3Intel Xeon E5-2600
Processor socketDiffersLGA 2011-v3LGA 2011 (Socket R)
Processor threadsDiffers64
Scalability2S2S
SteppingDiffersR2M1
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0AVX
TcaseDiffers72.8 °C70 °C
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
ECCYesYes
Memory clock speedKnown for one2133 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 8 GB1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers1224x DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers384 GB768 GB
Storage8 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB0 GB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers10
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceDiffersSerial ATASerial ATA, Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeDiffers3.5"2.5"
Number of HDDs supported88
Supported HDD sizesDiffers3.5"2.5"
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 10, 500, 1, 10
Hot-Plug supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD-ROM
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSerial ATASAS, Serial ATA
Maximum storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 TB
Hot-swapKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Internal drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.25" x 2, 2.5" x 8
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memory16 MB16 MB
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network2 differ
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersBroadcom 5720Intel® I350-AM4
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers25
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers68
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
Serial ports quantity11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x4 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x8 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers23
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
PCI Express x8 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for oneTower (5U)Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)YesYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for one1.2Unknown — not stated by the source
BIOS typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUEFI
Software1 differ
Operating system installedNoNo
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 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 vSphereMicrosoft Windows Server 2008 R2, 2008, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 & 6, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 & 11, VMware vSphere 5
Processor special features1 differ
CPU configuration (max)22
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingYesYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology version0.000.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
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)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers8334964592
Power1 differ
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportYesYes
Power supplyDiffers495 W750 W
Number of main power supplies11
Power supply input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one10 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 65 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 3048 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 12000 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Width218 mm218 mm
DepthDiffers542.2 mm750 mm
HeightDiffers430.3 mm440 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 kg
Other features1 differ
Graphics cardDiffersG200G200eR2
Graphics card familyMatroxMatrox
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)VT-d, VT-xVT-d, VT-x

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