Product comparison · 2 servers

Lenovo 3550 M4 vs Lenovo ThinkServer RD430 server

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  • 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
Processor16 differ
Processor modelDiffersE5-2643E5-2407
Processor frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® C604Intel C600
Memory channels supported by processorDiffersQuadTriple
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs130 W80 W
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s6.4 GT/s
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one35Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one32 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers750 GB375 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers4024
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs51.2 GB/s25 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers800,1066,1333,1600 MHz800,1066 MHz
Number of QPI linksDiffers21
PCI Express configurationsKnown for onex4, x8, x16Unknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one46 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffersSandy Bridge EPSandy Bridge EN
Processor package sizeDiffers52.5 x 45.0 mm45 x 42.5 mm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Xeon E5-2600Intel Xeon E5-2400
Processor socketDiffersLGA 2011 (Socket R)LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor threadsDiffers84
TcaseKnown for one73 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR0LR
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1866 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers2412x DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers768 GB192 GB
Storage4 differ
Maximum storage capacityDiffers12.8 TB24 TB
HDD interfaceDiffersSerial ATA III, Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)Serial ATA
HDD sizeDiffers2.5"3.5"
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSerial Attached SCSI (SAS)Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD-RW
Internal drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one16 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
LAN controllerKnown for oneIntel® I350-AM4Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers52
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x8 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x8 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersRack (1U)Rack (2U)
Redundant fans supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft 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 5Windows 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
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers6458764614
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers750 W800 W
Number of redundant power supplies supportedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of main power suppliesKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of power supply unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers429 mm442 mm
DepthDiffers734 mm720.6 mm
HeightDiffers43 mm87.6 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26.5 kg
Other featuresidentical
Graphics cardKnown for oneG200eR2Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for oneMatroxUnknown — not stated by the source
Hot-swap HDD baysKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
S.M.A.R.T. supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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