Product comparison · 2 servers

Lenovo 3300 M4 vs Lenovo ThinkServer RD530 server

94specifications compared
39differ
55identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

Processor model
- 3300 M4:E5-2403
- ThinkServer RD530 server:E5-2640
Processor frequency
- 3300 M4:1.8 GHz
- ThinkServer RD530 server:2.5 GHz
Processor cores
- 3300 M4:4
- ThinkServer RD530 server:6
Processor cache
- 3300 M4:10 MB
- ThinkServer RD530 server:15 MB
Memory channels supported by processor
- 3300 M4:Triple
- ThinkServer RD530 server:Quad
Number of processors installed
- 3300 M4:1
- ThinkServer RD530 server:2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- 3300 M4:80 W
- ThinkServer RD530 server:95 W
System bus rate
- 3300 M4:6.4 GT/s
- ThinkServer RD530 server:7.2 GT/s

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Comparison of 3300 M4, RD530
136 specifications	A Lenovo 3300 M4 View product	B Lenovo ThinkServer RD530 server Model RD530 View product
Processor19 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Xeon® E5 Family	Intel® Xeon® E5 Family
Processor modelDiffers	E5-2403	E5-2640
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	2.5 GHz
Processor coresDiffers	4	6
Processor cacheDiffers	10 MB	15 MB
Memory channels supported by processorDiffers	Triple	Quad
Number of processors installedDiffers	1	2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	80 W	95 W
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
System bus rateDiffers	6.4 GT/s	7.2 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 processorDiffers	375 GB	750 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	24	40
Maximum number of SMP processors	2	2
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	25 GB/s	42.6 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers	800,1066 MHz	800,1066,1333,1600 MHz
Memory types supported by processor	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Number of QPI linksDiffers	1	2
Processor codeKnown for one	SR0LS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge EN	Sandy Bridge EP
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor package sizeDiffers	45 x 42.5 mm	52.5 x 45.0 mm
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Xeon E5-2400	Intel Xeon E5-2600
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1356 (Socket B2)	LGA 2011 (Socket R)
Processor threadsDiffers	4	12
Scalability	2S	2S
SteppingDiffers	M1	C2
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 GHz
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® C602J
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 nm
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	x4, x8, x16
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	46 bit
TcaseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	73 °C
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	16 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
ECC	Yes	Yes
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 2 GB	2 x 8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	12x DIMM	20x DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	384 GB	320 GB
Buffered memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Registered (buffered)
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1333 MHz
Storage4 differ
Maximum storage capacityKnown for one	24 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total storage capacityDiffers	0 GB	1.5 TB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers	0	3
HDD interface	Serial ATA	Serial ATA
HDD size	3.5"	3.5"
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
RAID support	Yes	Yes
RAID levelsDiffers	0, 1, 10	0, 1, 5, 6, 10
Hot-swap	No	No
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD-ROM	DVD-RW
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	16 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	4	2
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	8	6
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantity	1	1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x8 slotsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	Tower (4U)	Rack (1U)
Rack mountingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	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	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating system installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor special features3 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)Differs	No	Yes
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 CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	1.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	64615	64591
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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	482.4 mm
DepthDiffers	678 mm	734 mm
HeightDiffers	438 mm	43.6 mm
WeightDiffers	22 kg	17 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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