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Fujitsu PRIMERGY CX420-S server vs Lenovo 3100 M5

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  • 81specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 39identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • PRIMERGY CX420-S server:Intel® Xeon® E5 Family
    • 3100 M5:Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family
  • Processor model
    • PRIMERGY CX420-S server:E5-2609
    • 3100 M5:E3-1220V3
  • Processor frequency
    • PRIMERGY CX420-S server:2.4 GHz
    • 3100 M5:3.1 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • PRIMERGY CX420-S server:10 MB
    • 3100 M5:8 MB
  • Memory channels supported by processor
    • PRIMERGY CX420-S server:Quad
    • 3100 M5:Dual
  • Number of processors installed
    • PRIMERGY CX420-S server:2
    • 3100 M5:1
  • System bus rate
    • PRIMERGY CX420-S server:6.4 GT/s
    • 3100 M5:5 GT/s
  • Bus type
    • PRIMERGY CX420-S server:QPI
    • 3100 M5:DMI

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Comparison of CX420-S, 3100 M5
127 specifications
Processor22 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Xeon® E5 FamilyIntel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family
Processor modelDiffersE5-2609E3-1220V3
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers10 MB8 MB
Memory channels supported by processorDiffersQuadDual
Number of processors installedDiffers21
System bus rateDiffers6.4 GT/s5 GT/s
Bus typeDiffersQPIDMI
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers750 GB32 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers4016
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs34.1 GB/s25.6 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers800,1066 MHz1333,1600 MHz
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 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)
ScalabilityDiffers2S1S
SteppingDiffersM1C0
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal solution specificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCG 2013D
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
TcaseKnown for one70 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Buffered memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUnregistered (unbuffered)
ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Storage2 differ
Maximum storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 TB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers40
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSerial ATA, Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5"
Hot-Plug supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Internal drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Total storage capacityKnown for one4 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
RAID levelsKnown for one1Unknown — 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
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) portsDiffers32
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
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersRack (2U)Tower
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Server 2012 R2 StandardNo
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft Windows Server 2012 R2 StandardMicrosoft Windows Server 2012/2008/R2, SBS 2011, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux, VMware
Processor special features9 differ
CPU configuration (max)Differs21
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionDiffers0.001.00
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® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers6458875052
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportDiffersYesO
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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