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Fujitsu PRIMERGY CX420-M server vs Lenovo 3100 M5

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  • 83specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 35identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • PRIMERGY CX420-M server:Intel® Xeon® E5 Family
    • 3100 M5:Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family
  • Processor model
    • PRIMERGY CX420-M server:E5-2630
    • 3100 M5:E3-1220V3
  • Processor frequency
    • PRIMERGY CX420-M server:2.3 GHz
    • 3100 M5:3.1 GHz
  • Processor boost frequency
    • PRIMERGY CX420-M server:2.8 GHz
    • 3100 M5:3.5 GHz
  • Processor cores
    • PRIMERGY CX420-M server:6
    • 3100 M5:4
  • Processor cache
    • PRIMERGY CX420-M server:15 MB
    • 3100 M5:8 MB
  • Memory channels supported by processor
    • PRIMERGY CX420-M server:Quad
    • 3100 M5:Dual
  • Number of processors installed
    • PRIMERGY CX420-M server:2
    • 3100 M5:1

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Comparison of CX420-M, 3100 M5
129 specifications
Processor26 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Xeon® E5 FamilyIntel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family
Processor modelDiffersE5-2630E3-1220V3
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor coresDiffers64
Processor cacheDiffers15 MB8 MB
Memory channels supported by processorDiffersQuadDual
Number of processors installedDiffers21
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs95 W80 W
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
System bus rateDiffers7.2 GT/s5 GT/s
Bus typeDiffersQPIDMI
ECC supported by processorYesYes
Embedded options availableNoNo
Execute Disable BitYesYes
FSB ParityNoNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers750 GB32 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers4016
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs42.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers800,1066,1333,1600 MHz1333,1600 MHz
Memory types supported by processorDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of QPI linksDiffers21
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
Processor codenameDiffersSandy Bridge EPHaswell
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor package sizeDiffers52.5 x 45.0 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Xeon E5-2600Intel Xeon E3-1200 v3
Processor socketDiffersLGA 2011 (Socket R)LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
Processor threadsDiffers124
ScalabilityDiffers2S1S
SteppingDiffersC2C0
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCG 2013D
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel C600Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one28Unknown — not stated by the source
TcaseKnown for one77.4 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers64 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Buffered memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUnregistered (unbuffered)
ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers256 GB32 GB
Storage4 differ
Maximum storage capacityDiffers4.8 TB16 TB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers20
HDD interfaceDiffersSerial ATASerial ATA, Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
HDD sizeDiffers2.5"3.5"
RAID supportYesYes
Hot-Plug supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Internal drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi
Total storage capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1Unknown — not stated by the source
Drive device, transfer rateKnown for one6000 MB/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ethernet LANYesYes
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneFast Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers72
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x4 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x8 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersRack (2U)Tower
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Server 2012 DatacenterNo
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows Server 2012 R2 DatacenterMicrosoft Windows Server 2012/2008/R2, SBS 2011, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux, VMware
Processor special features10 differ
CPU configuration (max)Differs21
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffersYesNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
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)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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.02.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers6459375052
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceO
Power supplyDiffers1200 W430 W
Number of main power suppliesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one10 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneFCC 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 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one447 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one774.7 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one87.3 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one38 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Integrated BMC with IPMIKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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