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Lenovo 3550 M4 vs Lenovo ThinkServer RD430 server

99specifications compared
34differ
65identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

Processor model
- 3550 M4:E5-2643
- ThinkServer RD430 server:E5-2407
Processor frequency
- 3550 M4:3.3 GHz
- ThinkServer RD430 server:2.2 GHz
Motherboard chipset
- 3550 M4:Intel® C604
- ThinkServer RD430 server:Intel C600
Memory channels supported by processor
- 3550 M4:Quad
- ThinkServer RD430 server:Triple
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- 3550 M4:130 W
- ThinkServer RD430 server:80 W
System bus rate
- 3550 M4:8 GT/s
- ThinkServer RD430 server:6.4 GT/s
Maximum internal memory supported by processor
- 3550 M4:750 GB
- ThinkServer RD430 server:375 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes
- 3550 M4:40
- ThinkServer RD430 server:24

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Comparison of 3550 M4, RD430
134 specifications	A Lenovo 3550 M4 View product	B Lenovo ThinkServer RD430 server Model RD430 View product
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Xeon® E5 Family	Intel® Xeon® E5 Family
Processor modelDiffers	E5-2643	E5-2407
Processor frequencyDiffers	3.3 GHz	2.2 GHz
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3.5 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cores	4	4
Processor cache	10 MB	10 MB
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® C604	Intel C600
Memory channels supported by processorDiffers	Quad	Triple
Number of processors installed	1	1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	130 W	80 W
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
System bus rateDiffers	8 GT/s	6.4 GT/s
Bus type	QPI	QPI
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	35	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible processor series	Intel® Xeon®	Intel® Xeon®
ECC supported by processor	Yes	Yes
Embedded options available	No	No
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
FSB Parity	No	No
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	32 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers	750 GB	375 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	40	24
Maximum number of SMP processors	2	2
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	51.2 GB/s	25 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers	800,1066,1333,1600 MHz	800,1066 MHz
Memory types supported by processor	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Number of QPI linksDiffers	2	1
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	x4, x8, x16	Unknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	46 bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge EP	Sandy Bridge EN
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor package sizeDiffers	52.5 x 45.0 mm	45 x 42.5 mm
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Xeon E5-2600	Intel Xeon E5-2400
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 2011 (Socket R)	LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Scalability	2S	2S
Stepping	M1	M1
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
TcaseKnown for one	73 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR0LR
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
ECC	Yes	Yes
Memory clock speedDiffers	1866 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)	1 x 8 GB	1 x 8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	24	12x DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	768 GB	192 GB
Storage4 differ
Maximum storage capacityDiffers	12.8 TB	24 TB
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 sizeDiffers	2.5"	3.5"
Number of HDDs supported	8	8
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)	Unknown — not stated by the source
RAID support	Yes	Yes
RAID levels	0, 1, 10	0, 1, 10
Hot-swap	Yes	Yes
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD-RW
Internal drive baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
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
Ethernet interface typeKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
LAN controllerKnown for one	Intel® I350-AM4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	5	2
USB 2.0 ports quantity	6	6
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	1	1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	2	2
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x8 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
PCI Express x8 slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	Rack (1U)	Rack (2U)
Redundant fans supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2/2012, 2008 R2/2008, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5/6, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10/11, VMware ESX 4.1, VMware ESXi 4.1, VMware vSphere 5	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 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 Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
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® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	64587	64614
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power1 differ
Redundant power supply (RPS) support	Yes	Yes
Power supplyDiffers	750 W	800 W
Number of redundant power supplies supportedKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Number of power supply unitsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	429 mm	442 mm
DepthDiffers	734 mm	720.6 mm
HeightDiffers	43 mm	87.6 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Hot-swap HDD baysKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
S.M.A.R.T. supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR

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