Product comparison · 2 servers

Lenovo 3300 M4 vs Lenovo ThinkServer RD430 server

103specifications compared
22differ
81identical
22known for one product only

Key differences

Processor model
- 3300 M4:E5-2403
- ThinkServer RD430 server:E5-2407
Processor frequency
- 3300 M4:1.8 GHz
- ThinkServer RD430 server:2.2 GHz
Processor code
- 3300 M4:SR0LS
- ThinkServer RD430 server:SR0LR
Internal memory
- 3300 M4:2 GB
- ThinkServer RD430 server:4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)
- 3300 M4:1 x 2 GB
- ThinkServer RD430 server:1 x 8 GB
Maximum internal memory
- 3300 M4:384 GB
- ThinkServer RD430 server:192 GB
Number of HDDs supported
- 3300 M4:4
- ThinkServer RD430 server:8
Hot-swap
- 3300 M4:No
- ThinkServer RD430 server:Yes

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Comparison of 3300 M4, RD430
125 specifications	A Lenovo 3300 M4 View product	B Lenovo ThinkServer RD430 server Model RD430 View product
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Xeon® E5 Family	Intel® Xeon® E5 Family
Processor modelDiffers	E5-2403	E5-2407
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	2.2 GHz
Processor cores	4	4
Processor cache	10 MB	10 MB
Memory channels supported by processor	Triple	Triple
Number of processors installed	1	1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	80 W	80 W
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
System bus rate	6.4 GT/s	6.4 GT/s
Bus type	QPI	QPI
ECC supported by processor	Yes	Yes
Embedded options available	No	No
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
FSB Parity	No	No
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	375 GB	375 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	24	24
Maximum number of SMP processors	2	2
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)	25 GB/s	25 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processor	800,1066 MHz	800,1066 MHz
Memory types supported by processor	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Number of QPI links	1	1
Processor codeDiffers	SR0LS	SR0LR
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge EN	Sandy Bridge EN
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor package size	45 x 42.5 mm	45 x 42.5 mm
Processor series	Intel Xeon E5-2400	Intel Xeon E5-2400
Processor socket	LGA 1356 (Socket B2)	LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor threads	4	4
Scalability	2S	2S
Stepping	M1	M1
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel C600
Compatible processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® Xeon®
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
ECC	Yes	Yes
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 2 GB	1 x 8 GB
Memory slots	12x DIMM	12x DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	384 GB	192 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1333 MHz
Storage3 differ
Maximum storage capacity	24 TB	24 TB
Total storage capacity	0 GB	0 GB
Number of HDDs installed	0	0
HDD interface	Serial ATA	Serial ATA
HDD size	3.5"	3.5"
Number of HDDs supportedDiffers	4	8
RAID support	Yes	Yes
RAID levels	0, 1, 10	0, 1, 10
Hot-swapDiffers	No	Yes
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD-ROM	DVD-RW
Internal drive baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	16 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
LAN controllerKnown for one	Intel® I350	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	4	2
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	8	6
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	1	1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x8 slotsDiffers	4	2
PCI Express x16 slots	1	1
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	Tower (4U)	Rack (2U)
Rack mountingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Windows Server 2008/2008 R2 VMware ESX Server 4.1/ESXi Server 4.1/vSphere 5/ESXi 5.0 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11/10 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5/5.7/6/6.1 SE	Windows Server 2008 Standard x86/x64 Windows Server 2008 Enterprise x86/x64 Windows Server 2008 Datacenter x86/x64 Windows Server 2008 Standard R2 x64 Windows Server 2008 Enterprise R2 x64 Windows Server 2008 Datacenter R2 x64 Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Standard x64 Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Enterp
Processor special features1 differ
CPU configuration (max)	2	2
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	Yes	Yes
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	0.00	0.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
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® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	64615	64614
Power2 differ
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportDiffers	No	Yes
Number of power supply units	1	1
Power requirementsKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supplyDiffers	460 W	800 W
Number of main power suppliesKnown for one	1	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	41 - 104 °F	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-40 - 60 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	20 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one	0 - 2134 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	0 - 10700 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Relative humidityKnown for one	5 - 100%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	CE, CISPR, TUV-GS, GOST, IEC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	176 mm	442 mm
DepthDiffers	678 mm	720.6 mm
HeightDiffers	438 mm	87.6 mm
WeightDiffers	22 kg	26.5 kg
Other featuresidentical
Graphics cardKnown for one	G200eR2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Matrox	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR

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