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Dell PowerEdge VRTX server vs Lenovo ThinkServer RD340 server

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  • 91specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 73identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of processors installed
    • PowerEdge VRTX server:2
    • ThinkServer RD340 server:1
  • Internal memory
    • PowerEdge VRTX server:32 GB
    • ThinkServer RD340 server:8 GB
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • PowerEdge VRTX server:4 x 8 GB
    • ThinkServer RD340 server:1 x 8 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • PowerEdge VRTX server:4.59 TB
    • ThinkServer RD340 server:0 GB
  • Number of HDDs installed
    • PowerEdge VRTX server:6
    • ThinkServer RD340 server:0
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • PowerEdge VRTX server:0
    • ThinkServer RD340 server:6
  • Serial ports quantity
    • PowerEdge VRTX server:0
    • ThinkServer RD340 server:1
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • PowerEdge VRTX server:1
    • ThinkServer RD340 server:2

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Comparison of VRTX, RD340
117 specifications
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Xeon® E5 FamilyIntel® Xeon® E5 Family
Processor modelE5-2420E5-2420
Processor frequency1.9 GHz1.9 GHz
Processor boost frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cores66
Processor cache15 MB15 MB
Memory channels supported by processorTripleTriple
Number of processors installedDiffers21
Thermal Design Power (TDP)95 W95 W
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
System bus rate7.2 GT/s7.2 GT/s
Bus typeQPIQPI
ECC supported by processorYesYes
Embedded options availableNoNo
Execute Disable BitYesYes
FSB ParityNoNo
Idle StatesYesYes
Maximum internal memory supported by processor375 GB375 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes2424
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)32 GB/s32 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processor800,1066,1333 MHz800,1066,1333 MHz
Memory types supported by processorDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of QPI links11
Processor codeSR0LNSR0LN
Processor codenameSandy Bridge ENSandy Bridge EN
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor package size45 x 42.5 mm45 x 42.5 mm
Processor seriesIntel Xeon E5-2400Intel Xeon E5-2400
Processor socketLGA 1356 (Socket B2)LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor threads1212
Scalability2S2S
SteppingC2C2
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers32 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs4 x 8 GB1 x 8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source192 GB
Storage2 differ
Maximum storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 TB
Total storage capacityDiffers4.59 TB0 GB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers60
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSerial ATA, Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
HDD size3.5"3.5"
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
RAID supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
RAID levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0, 1, 10
Hot-swapKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical drive typeDVD-RWDVD-RW
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported HDD sizesKnown for one2.5,3.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffersFast Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® 82574L
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers06
PS/2 ports quantity00
Serial ports quantityDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers12
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x4 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
PCI slotsKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersTower (5U)Rack (1U)
Rack mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45.28 dB
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Server 2012 StandardNo
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 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)Windows Server 2012/Windows Server 2012 R2 Windows Server 2008/Windows Server 2008 R2 Windows Small Business Server 2011 Novel SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server VMware ESXi Citrix XenServer
Processor special featuresidentical
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 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)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology1.01.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK ID6461764617
Power2 differ
Power supplyDiffers1100 W550 W
Number of main power suppliesDiffers41
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 source-10 - 60 °C
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers310 mm482.4 mm
DepthDiffers730 mm734 mm
HeightDiffers484 mm43.6 mm
WeightDiffers31.7 kg17 kg
Other featuresidentical
Graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAST2300
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAspeed
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVT-x

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