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Fujitsu PRIMERGY CX420-M server vs Fujitsu PRIMERGY CX420-S server

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  • 98specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 75identical
  • 8known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • PRIMERGY CX420-M server:E5-2630
    • PRIMERGY CX420-S server:E5-2609
  • Processor frequency
    • PRIMERGY CX420-M server:2.3 GHz
    • PRIMERGY CX420-S server:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cores
    • PRIMERGY CX420-M server:6
    • PRIMERGY CX420-S server:4
  • Processor cache
    • PRIMERGY CX420-M server:15 MB
    • PRIMERGY CX420-S server:10 MB
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • PRIMERGY CX420-M server:95 W
    • PRIMERGY CX420-S server:80 W
  • System bus rate
    • PRIMERGY CX420-M server:7.2 GT/s
    • PRIMERGY CX420-S server:6.4 GT/s
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • PRIMERGY CX420-M server:28
    • PRIMERGY CX420-S server:24
  • Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)
    • PRIMERGY CX420-M server:42.6 GB/s
    • PRIMERGY CX420-S server:34.1 GB/s

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Comparison of CX420-M, CX420-S
106 specifications
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Xeon® E5 FamilyIntel® Xeon® E5 Family
Processor modelDiffersE5-2630E5-2609
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresDiffers64
Processor cacheDiffers15 MB10 MB
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel C600Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory channels supported by processorQuadQuad
Number of processors installed22
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs95 W80 W
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
System bus rateDiffers7.2 GT/s6.4 GT/s
Bus typeQPIQPI
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2824
ECC supported by processorYesYes
Embedded options availableNoNo
Execute Disable BitYesYes
FSB ParityNoNo
Graphics & IMC lithography32 nm32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Maximum internal memory supported by processor750 GB750 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes4040
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs42.6 GB/s34.1 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers800,1066,1333,1600 MHz800,1066 MHz
Memory types supported by processorDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of QPI links22
Processor codenameSandy Bridge EPSandy Bridge EP
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor package size52.5 x 45.0 mm52.5 x 45.0 mm
Processor seriesIntel Xeon E5-2600Intel Xeon E5-2600
Processor socketLGA 2011 (Socket R)LGA 2011 (Socket R)
Processor threadsDiffers124
Scalability2S2S
SteppingDiffersC2M1
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
TcaseDiffers77.4 °C70 °C
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers64 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Maximum internal memory256 GB256 GB
Storage4 differ
Maximum storage capacityKnown for one4.8 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB4 TB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers24
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSerial ATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers0, 11
Drive device, transfer rateKnown for one6000 MB/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Networkidentical
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeFast Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers73
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
Serial ports quantity00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Designidentical
Chassis typeRack (2U)Rack (2U)
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Server 2012 DatacenterWindows Server 2012 R2 Standard
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows Server 2012 R2 DatacenterMicrosoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard
Processor special features3 differ
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)DiffersYesNo
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 TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers6459364588
Poweridentical
Power supply1200 W1200 W
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)10 - 35 °C10 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 85%10 - 85%
Certificatesidentical
CertificationFCC Class A certified, CSA, UL, BSMI CNS 13438 Class A, EN55022, ICES-003, IEC 60950, EN 61000-3-3, EN55024, CB, RoHS, EN 60950-1, KCC, WEEE, EN 50371, BSMI CNS 13436, KN22, KN24, NMB-3 Class AFCC Class A certified, CSA, UL, BSMI CNS 13438 Class A, EN55022, ICES-003, IEC 60950, EN 61000-3-3, EN55024, CB, RoHS, EN 60950-1, KCC, WEEE, EN 50371, BSMI CNS 13436, KN22, KN24, NMB-3 Class A
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width447 mm447 mm
Depth774.7 mm774.7 mm
Height87.3 mm87.3 mm
Weight38 kg38 kg
Other featuresidentical
Integrated BMC with IPMIYesYes

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