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Lenovo 3530 M4 vs Lenovo ThinkServer RD330 server

93specifications compared
27differ
66identical
44known for one product only

Key differences

Processor model
- 3530 M4:E5-2430
- ThinkServer RD330 server:E5-2403
Processor frequency
- 3530 M4:2.2 GHz
- ThinkServer RD330 server:1.8 GHz
Processor cores
- 3530 M4:6
- ThinkServer RD330 server:4
Processor cache
- 3530 M4:15 MB
- ThinkServer RD330 server:10 MB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- 3530 M4:95 W
- ThinkServer RD330 server:80 W
System bus rate
- 3530 M4:7.2 GT/s
- ThinkServer RD330 server:6.4 GT/s
Embedded options available
- 3530 M4:Yes
- ThinkServer RD330 server:No
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)
- 3530 M4:32 GB/s
- ThinkServer RD330 server:25 GB/s

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Comparison of 3530 M4, RD330
137 specifications	A Lenovo 3530 M4 View product	B Lenovo ThinkServer RD330 server Model RD330 View product
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Xeon® E5 Family	Intel® Xeon® E5 Family
Processor modelDiffers	E5-2430	E5-2403
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	1.8 GHz
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.7 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresDiffers	6	4
Processor cacheDiffers	15 MB	10 MB
Memory channels supported by processor	Triple	Triple
Number of processors installed	1	1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	95 W	80 W
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
System bus rateDiffers	7.2 GT/s	6.4 GT/s
Bus type	QPI	QPI
Compatible processor seriesKnown for one	Intel® Xeon®	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processor	Yes	Yes
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	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 processorsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	32 GB/s	25 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers	800,1066,1333 MHz	800,1066 MHz
Memory types supported by processor	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Number of QPI links	1	1
Processor codeDiffers	SR0LM	SR0LS
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 threadsDiffers	12	4
Scalability	2S	2S
SteppingDiffers	C2	M1
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® C606
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
ECCKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speed	1333 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	384 GB	192 GB
Buffered memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Registered (buffered)
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12x DIMM
Storage4 differ
Maximum storage capacityDiffers	8 TB	5.4 TB
Total storage capacity	0 GB	0 GB
Number of HDDs installed	0	0
HDD interfaceDiffers	Serial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III, Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)	Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported HDD sizesDiffers	2.5"	2.5,3.5"
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	4 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for one	SATA III	Unknown — not stated by the source
RAID support	Yes	Yes
RAID levelsKnown for one	0, 1, 10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hot-swap	Yes	Yes
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD-RW
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for one	SAS, Serial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	2	2
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	7	6
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 portsKnown for one	1	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	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	Rack (2U)	Rack (1U)
Rack mountingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rack railsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Redundant fans supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
BIOS typeKnown for one	UEFI	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-site supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for one	1.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	No	No
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows Server 2008 x86 Standard/Enterprise/Datacenter Windows Server 2008 x64 Standard/Enterprise/Datacenter Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Standard/Enterprise/Datacenter Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 x64 Standard/Enterprise/Datacenter Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard/Premium Novel SUSE Linux E
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	Yes	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 TechnologyDiffers	1.0	No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	64616	64615
Power2 differ
Redundant power supply (RPS) support	Yes	Yes
Number of power supply unitsDiffers	1	2
Power supplyDiffers	460 W	550 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 40 °C	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	8 - 85%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	5 - 100%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	447 mm	482.4 mm
DepthDiffers	673 mm	734 mm
HeightDiffers	43 mm	43.6 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	17 kg
Other featuresidentical
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Matrox	Unknown — not stated by the source
S.M.A.R.T. supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR

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