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Fujitsu BX920 S2 vs TERRA Server 6420

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  • 90specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 45identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • BX920 S2:E5503
    • TERRA Server 6420:E5620
  • Processor frequency
    • BX920 S2:2 GHz
    • TERRA Server 6420:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cores
    • BX920 S2:2
    • TERRA Server 6420:4
  • Processor cache
    • BX920 S2:4 MB
    • TERRA Server 6420:12 MB
  • Motherboard chipset
    • BX920 S2:Intel® 5500
    • TERRA Server 6420:Intel® 5520
  • System bus rate
    • BX920 S2:4.8 GT/s
    • TERRA Server 6420:5.86 GT/s
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • BX920 S2:15
    • TERRA Server 6420:18
  • Embedded options available
    • BX920 S2:No
    • TERRA Server 6420:Yes

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Comparison of BX920 S2, TERRA Server 6420
111 specifications
Processor20 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Xeon® 5000 SequenceIntel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence
Processor modelDiffersE5503E5620
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.66 GHz
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB12 MB
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® 5500Intel® 5520
Memory channels supported by processorTripleTriple
Number of processors installed11
Thermal Design Power (TDP)80 W80 W
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
System bus rateDiffers4.8 GT/s5.86 GT/s
Bus typeQPIQPI
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1518
ECC supported by processorYesYes
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
FSB ParityNoNo
Idle StatesYesYes
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers144 GB288 GB
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs19.2 GB/s25.6 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers800 MHz800,1066 MHz
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3 800/1066
Number of QPI links22
Physical Address Extension (PAE)DiffersYes40 bit
Processor codeDiffersSLBKDSLBV4
Processor codenameDiffersNehalem EPWestmere EP
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor package size42.5 x 45 mm42.5 X 45 mm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Xeon 5500 SeriesIntel Xeon 5600 Series
Processor socketSocket B (LGA 1366)Socket B (LGA 1366)
Processor threadsDiffers28
SteppingDiffersD0B1
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.2
TcaseDiffers76 °C77.6 °C
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesNoNo
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneIntel® Xeon®Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
ECCYesYes
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs3 x 2 GB2 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers9x DIMM12
Maximum internal memoryDiffers144 GB192 GB
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers0 GB600 GB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers02
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 GB
HDD sizeDiffers2.5"3.5"
Number of HDDs supportedDiffers210
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers0, 15, 6, 10, 50, 60, 1E, 5EE
Hot-swapKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Internal drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 x 3.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD-RW
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 MB
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneIntel® 82575Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers42
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers40
PS/2 ports quantity00
Serial ports quantityDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x8 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersBladeTower (5U)
Software1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows Server 2008 VMware vSphere Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Red Hat Enterprise Linux Citrix XenServerMS Windows Server 2003/2008 MS Windows Server 2008 R2 Suse/RedHat Linux
Operating system installedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
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 Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
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)DiffersNoYes
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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers3709447925
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportDiffersNoYes
Number of power supply unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers45 mm218 mm
DepthDiffers500 mm722 mm
HeightDiffers210 mm432 mm
WeightKnown for one5.75 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Motherboard manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one45 x 500 x 210 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneCE, CB, GS, RoHS, WEEEUnknown — not stated by the source

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