Product comparison · 2 servers

Fujitsu TX300 S8 vs Lenovo ThinkServer RD540 server

81specifications compared
27differ
54identical
43known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- TX300 S8:Intel® Xeon® E5 V2 Family
- ThinkServer RD540 server:Intel® Xeon® E5 Family
Processor model
- TX300 S8:E5-2620V2
- ThinkServer RD540 server:E5-2620
Processor frequency
- TX300 S8:2.1 GHz
- ThinkServer RD540 server:2 GHz
Processor boost frequency
- TX300 S8:2.6 GHz
- ThinkServer RD540 server:2.5 GHz
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- TX300 S8:80 W
- ThinkServer RD540 server:95 W
Embedded options available
- TX300 S8:No
- ThinkServer RD540 server:Yes
Maximum internal memory supported by processor
- TX300 S8:768 GB
- ThinkServer RD540 server:750 GB
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)
- TX300 S8:51.2 GB/s
- ThinkServer RD540 server:42.6 GB/s

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Comparison of TX300 S8, RD540
124 specifications	A Fujitsu TX300 S8 View product	B Lenovo ThinkServer RD540 server Model RD540 View product
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Xeon® E5 V2 Family	Intel® Xeon® E5 Family
Processor modelDiffers	E5-2620V2	E5-2620
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.1 GHz	2 GHz
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.6 GHz	2.5 GHz
Processor cores	6	6
Processor cache	15 MB	15 MB
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® C602	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory channels supported by processor	Quad	Quad
Number of processors installed	1	1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	80 W	95 W
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
System bus rate	7.2 GT/s	7.2 GT/s
Bus type	QPI	QPI
ECC supported by processor	Yes	Yes
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers	768 GB	750 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	40	40
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	51.2 GB/s	42.6 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers	800,1066,1333,1600 MHz	800,1066,1333 MHz
Memory types supported by processor	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Number of QPI links	2	2
PCI Express configurations	x4, x8, x16	x4, x8, x16
Physical Address Extension (PAE)	46 bit	46 bit
Processor codenameDiffers	Ivy Bridge EP	Sandy Bridge EP
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor package sizeDiffers	52.5 x 45 mm	52.5 x 45.0 mm
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Xeon E5-2600 v2	Intel Xeon E5-2600
Processor socket	LGA 2011 (Socket R)	LGA 2011 (Socket R)
Processor threads	12	12
Scalability	2S	2S
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
TcaseDiffers	71 °C	77.4 °C
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 nm
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	C2
Memory2 differ
Internal memory	16 GB	16 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
ECCKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1600 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers	24	20
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	1.53 TB	320 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacity	0 GB	0 GB
Number of HDDs installed	0	0
HDD interfaceDiffers	Serial ATA III, Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)	Serial ATA
HDD sizeKnown for one	3.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs supportedDiffers	12	4
Supported HDD sizesKnown for one	3.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
RAID support	Yes	Yes
RAID levelsDiffers	0, 1, 10	0, 1, 5, 10
Hot-swap	Yes	Yes
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD±RW	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for one	SAS, Serial ATA III	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum storage capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 TB
Networkidentical
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet interface typeKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
LAN controllerKnown for one	Intel® I350	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	2	2
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	10	2
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x4 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x4 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x8 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one	5	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	Tower	Rack (1U)
Rack mountingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installed	No	No
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	- Hyper-V Server 2012 - Windows Server 2012 Datacenter - Windows Server 2012 Standard - Windows Server 2012 Essentials - Windows Storage Server 2012 Standard - Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 - Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter - Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise - Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard - Windows S	Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011 Novel SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server VMware ESXi
Processor special features2 differ
CPU configuration (max)	2	2
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	0.00	0.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	No	No
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	1.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	75789	64594
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Poweridentical
Redundant power supply (RPS) support	Yes	Yes
Power supply	800 W	800 W
Number of redundant power supplies supportedKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of redundant power supplies installedKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of main power suppliesKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	10 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	CE, FCC, GS, CSA, ULc, ICES, CB, RoHS, WEEE, CCC, VCCI, CNS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	177 mm	435.8 mm
DepthDiffers	777 mm	718.8 mm
HeightDiffers	456 mm	43.4 mm
Performanceidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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