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Fujitsu BX920 S2 vs Fujitsu S7 Xeon X3430

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  • 92specifications compared
  • 47differ
  • 45identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • BX920 S2:Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence
    • S7 Xeon X3430:Intel® Xeon® 3000 Sequence
  • Processor model
    • BX920 S2:E5503
    • S7 Xeon X3430:X3430
  • Processor frequency
    • BX920 S2:2 GHz
    • S7 Xeon X3430:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cores
    • BX920 S2:2
    • S7 Xeon X3430:4
  • Processor cache
    • BX920 S2:4 MB
    • S7 Xeon X3430:8 MB
  • Motherboard chipset
    • BX920 S2:Intel® 5500
    • S7 Xeon X3430:Intel® 3420
  • Memory channels supported by processor
    • BX920 S2:Triple
    • S7 Xeon X3430:Dual
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • BX920 S2:80 W
    • S7 Xeon X3430:95 W

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Comparison of BX920 S2, S7 Xeon X3430
125 specifications
Processor24 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Xeon® 5000 SequenceIntel® Xeon® 3000 Sequence
Processor modelDiffersE5503X3430
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.8 GHz
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB8 MB
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® 5500Intel® 3420
Memory channels supported by processorDiffersTripleDual
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs80 W95 W
System bus rateDiffers4.8 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Bus typeDiffersQPIDMI
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1518
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers144 GB32 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs19.2 GB/s21 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers800 MHz800,1066,1333 MHz
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source774 M
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 2x8, 4x4
Physical Address Extension (PAE)DiffersYes36 bit
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source296 mm²
Processor codeDiffersSLBKDSLBLJ
Processor codenameDiffersNehalem EPLynnfield
Processor package sizeDiffers42.5 x 45 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Xeon 5500 SeriesIntel Xeon 3400 Series
Processor socketDiffersSocket B (LGA 1366)LGA 1156 (Socket H)
Processor threadsDiffers24
SteppingDiffersD0B1
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.2
TcaseDiffers76 °C72.7 °C
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneIntel® Xeon®Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of QPI linksKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs3 x 2 GB1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers9x DIMM6x DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers144 GB32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers0 GB500 GB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers02
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 GB
Number of HDDs supportedDiffers24
Hot-swapKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Networkidentical
LAN controllerKnown for oneIntel® 82575Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers42
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers410
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x8 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
PCI slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersBladeTower (5U)
Performanceidentical
Remote administrationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceiRMC S2
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33 dB
Software1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows Server 2008 VMware vSphere Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Red Hat Enterprise Linux Citrix XenServerMicrosoft Windows Server 2008/2008 R2, Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
Operating system installedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers3709442927
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportDiffersNoYes
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Number of power supply unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V, 47 - 63 Hz
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source350 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 85%
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersCE, CB, GS, RoHS, WEEETÜV GS, 2004/108/EC, EN 300386, EN 50371, EN 55022, EN 55024, EN 60950 - 1, EN 61000-3-2 JEIDA EN 61000-3-3, ROHS, WEEE
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers45 mm205 mm
DepthDiffers500 mm584 mm
HeightDiffers210 mm444 mm
WeightDiffers5.75 kg21 kg
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs45 x 500 x 210 mm205 x 584 x 444 mm
Ventilation fan(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Standard fansKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Storage drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x 3.5" SAS/SATA, 8x 2.5" SAS/SATA/SSD
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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