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Dell PowerEdge VRTX server vs TERRA 1030 G2 WS2012 R2 Foundation

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  • 91specifications compared
  • 58differ
  • 33identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • PowerEdge VRTX server:Intel® Xeon® E5 Family
    • 1030 G2 WS2012 R2 Foundation:Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family
  • Processor model
    • PowerEdge VRTX server:E5-2420
    • 1030 G2 WS2012 R2 Foundation:E3-1225V3
  • Processor frequency
    • PowerEdge VRTX server:1.9 GHz
    • 1030 G2 WS2012 R2 Foundation:3.2 GHz
  • Processor boost frequency
    • PowerEdge VRTX server:2.4 GHz
    • 1030 G2 WS2012 R2 Foundation:3.6 GHz
  • Processor cores
    • PowerEdge VRTX server:6
    • 1030 G2 WS2012 R2 Foundation:4
  • Processor cache
    • PowerEdge VRTX server:15 MB
    • 1030 G2 WS2012 R2 Foundation:8 MB
  • Memory channels supported by processor
    • PowerEdge VRTX server:Triple
    • 1030 G2 WS2012 R2 Foundation:Dual
  • Number of processors installed
    • PowerEdge VRTX server:2
    • 1030 G2 WS2012 R2 Foundation:1

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Comparison of VRTX, 1030 G2 WS2012 R2 Foundation
130 specifications
Processor24 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Xeon® E5 FamilyIntel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family
Processor modelDiffersE5-2420E3-1225V3
Processor frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor coresDiffers64
Processor cacheDiffers15 MB8 MB
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® C222
Memory channels supported by processorDiffersTripleDual
Number of processors installedDiffers21
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs95 W84 W
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Bus typeQPIQPI
ECC supported by processorYesYes
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
FSB ParityNoNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers375 GB32 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers2416
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs32 GB/s25.6 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers800,1066,1333 MHz1333,1600 MHz
Memory types supported by processorDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of QPI links11
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Processor codeDiffersSR0LNSR14U
Processor codenameDiffersSandy Bridge ENHaswell
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor package sizeDiffers45 x 42.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Xeon E5-2400Intel Xeon E3-1200 v3
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1356 (Socket B2)LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
Processor threadsDiffers124
ScalabilityDiffers2S1S
SteppingDiffersC2C0
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCG 2013D
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
System bus rateKnown for one7.2 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers32 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs4 x 8 GB2 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers4.59 TB2 TB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers62
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSerial ATA
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
HDD sizeDiffers3.5"5.25"
RAID supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
RAID levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0, 1, 5, 10
Internal drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x 3.5 "
Supported HDD sizesKnown for one2.5,3.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD-RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics P4600
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 MHz
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 I210
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers04
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers01
Serial ports quantityDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x8 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
PCI slotsDiffers83
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersTower (5U)Tower
Motherboard form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceATX
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Server 2012 StandardWindows Server 2012 R2
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 2008 R2, Windows SBS 2011 Windows Server 2012 Windows Server 2012 R2 Windows 7 (32/64-bit) Windows 8 (32/64-bit)
Processor special features15 differ
CPU configuration (max)Differs21
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffersYesNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.02.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers6461775461
Power2 differ
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportDiffersYesNo
Power supplyDiffers1100 W400 W
Power supply input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 Hz
Number of main power suppliesKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, ISO9001
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers310 mm200 mm
DepthDiffers730 mm500 mm
HeightDiffers484 mm445 mm
WeightDiffers31.7 kg17 kg

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