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Dell PowerEdge T640 server vs Lenovo ThinkSystem SR860 server Rack (4U) Intel® Xeon® Gold 5118

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  • 76specifications compared
  • 40differ
  • 36identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • PowerEdge T640 server:Intel® Xeon®
    • ThinkSystem SR860 server Rack (4U) Intel® Xeon® Gold 5118:Intel® Xeon® Gold
  • Processor model
    • PowerEdge T640 server:3104
    • ThinkSystem SR860 server Rack (4U) Intel® Xeon® Gold 5118:5118
  • Processor frequency
    • PowerEdge T640 server:1.7 GHz
    • ThinkSystem SR860 server Rack (4U) Intel® Xeon® Gold 5118:2.3 GHz
  • Processor cores
    • PowerEdge T640 server:6
    • ThinkSystem SR860 server Rack (4U) Intel® Xeon® Gold 5118:12
  • Processor cache
    • PowerEdge T640 server:8.25 MB
    • ThinkSystem SR860 server Rack (4U) Intel® Xeon® Gold 5118:16.5 MB
  • Number of processors installed
    • PowerEdge T640 server:1
    • ThinkSystem SR860 server Rack (4U) Intel® Xeon® Gold 5118:4
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • PowerEdge T640 server:85 W
    • ThinkSystem SR860 server Rack (4U) Intel® Xeon® Gold 5118:105 W
  • Embedded options available
    • PowerEdge T640 server:No
    • ThinkSystem SR860 server Rack (4U) Intel® Xeon® Gold 5118:Yes

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Comparison of T640, SR860
123 specifications
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Xeon®Intel® Xeon® Gold
Processor generation1st Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable1st Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable
Processor modelDiffers31045118
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor coresDiffers612
Processor cacheDiffers8.25 MB16.5 MB
Memory channels supported by processorHexaHexa
Number of processors installedDiffers14
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs85 W105 W
Processor cache typeL3L3
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneIntel® Xeon®Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorYesYes
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Maximum internal memory supported by processor768 GB768 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes4848
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers2133 MHz2666 MHz
Memory types supported by processorDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Processor codeDiffersSR3GMSR3GF
Processor codenameSkylakeSkylake
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor package size76.0 x 56.5 mm76.0 x 56.5 mm
Processor socketLGA 3647 (Socket P)LGA 3647 (Socket P)
Processor threadsDiffers624
ScalabilityDiffers2S4S
SteppingDiffersU0M0
Supported instruction setsAVX, AVX 2.0, AVX-512, SSE4.2AVX, AVX 2.0, AVX-512, SSE4.2
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneLGA 3647 (Socket P)Unknown — not stated by the source
TcaseDiffers78 °C81 °C
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 GHz
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® C624
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUPI
Number of QPI linksKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB128 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
ECCYesYes
Memory clock speedDiffers2667 MHz2666 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 8 GB4 x 32 GB
Memory slotsDiffers24x DIMM48
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one3 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Maximum storage capacityKnown for one180 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Total storage capacityKnown for one300 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one300 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSerial Attached SCSI (SAS)Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one15000 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported HDD sizesDiffers3.5"2.5"
RAID supportYesYes
Supported RAID controllersDiffersPERC H330+930-8i 2GB Flash
Hot-Plug supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal drive baysKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeNoNo
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSAS, Serial ATASAS, Serial ATA III
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
RAID levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
Hot-swapKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics card modelDiffersMatrox G200eW3Matrox G200
On-board graphics card memoryKnown for one0.016 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeKnown for one10 Gigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers31
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers52
Serial ports quantity11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers12
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x4 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x8 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
PCI Express x8 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersTowerRack (4U)
Rack mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rack railsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Redundant fans supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Remote administrationKnown for oneiDRAC9 EnterpriseUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance managementDiffersOpenManage EssentialsXClarity Enterprise
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)YesYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersCanonical Ubuntu LTS Citrix XenServer Microsoft Windows Server with Hyper-V Red Hat Enterprise LinuxMicrosoft Windows Server 2016 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.3 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.9 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP4 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP3 VMware ESXi 6.0 U3 VMware ESXi 6.5
Processor special features3 differ
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel TSX-NIYesYes
Intel TSX-NI version1.001.00
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® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers123546120473
Power1 differ
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportYesYes
Power supplyDiffers495 W2000 W
Number of main power suppliesKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Number of redundant power supplies supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of redundant power supplies installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Operational conditions5 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs10 - 35 °C5 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 65 °C-40 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 80%8 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95%8 - 90%
Operating altitudeDiffers0 - 3048 m0 - 3050 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 12000 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers304.5 mm447 mm
DepthDiffers692.8 mm766 mm
HeightDiffers471.5 mm175 mm
WeightKnown for one49.6 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Dell E-Value CodeKnown for onePET6401Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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