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Dell PowerEdge VRTX server vs TERRA 1030 G2 WS2012 R2 Foundation

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	A Dell PowerEdge VRTX server Model VRTX View product	B TERRA 1030 G2 WS2012 R2 Foundation View product
Processor24 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Xeon® E5 Family	Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family
Processor modelDiffers	E5-2420	E3-1225V3
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.9 GHz	3.2 GHz
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	3.6 GHz
Processor coresDiffers	6	4
Processor cacheDiffers	15 MB	8 MB
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® C222
Memory channels supported by processorDiffers	Triple	Dual
Number of processors installedDiffers	2	1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	95 W	84 W
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22 nm
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers	375 GB	32 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	24	16
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	32 GB/s	25.6 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers	800,1066,1333 MHz	1333,1600 MHz
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Processor codeDiffers	SR0LN	SR14U
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge EN	Haswell
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Processor package sizeDiffers	45 x 42.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Xeon E5-2400	Intel Xeon E3-1200 v3
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1356 (Socket B2)	LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
Processor threadsDiffers	12	4
ScalabilityDiffers	2S	1S
SteppingDiffers	C2	C0
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Supported processor socketsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Thermal solution specificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PCG 2013D
System bus rateKnown for one	7.2 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	32 GB	8 GB
ECCKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	4 x 8 GB	2 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	4.59 TB	2 TB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers	6	2
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Serial ATA
HDD sizeDiffers	3.5"	5.25"
RAID supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
RAID levelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0, 1, 5, 10
Internal drive baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4x 3.5 "
Supported HDD sizesKnown for one	2.5,3.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD-RW	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics P4600
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1200 MHz
Network1 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffers	Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel I210
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Serial ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PCI Express x8 slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PCI slotsDiffers	8	3
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	Tower (5U)	Tower
Motherboard form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ATX
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Server 2012 Standard	Windows Server 2012 R2
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Windows 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)Differs	2	1
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	64617	75461
Power2 differ
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportDiffers	Yes	No
Power supplyDiffers	1100 W	400 W
Power supply input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 Hz
Number of main power suppliesKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, ISO9001
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	310 mm	200 mm
DepthDiffers	730 mm	500 mm
HeightDiffers	484 mm	445 mm
WeightDiffers	31.7 kg	17 kg

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