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Lenovo BladeCenter HS23 server vs Lenovo x3650 M5

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  • 101specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 64identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • BladeCenter HS23 server:Intel® Xeon® E5 V2 Family
    • x3650 M5:Intel Xeon E5 v3
  • Processor model
    • BladeCenter HS23 server:E5-2620V2
    • x3650 M5:E5-2609V3
  • Processor frequency
    • BladeCenter HS23 server:2.1 GHz
    • x3650 M5:1.9 GHz
  • Motherboard chipset
    • BladeCenter HS23 server:Intel C600
    • x3650 M5:Intel® C612
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • BladeCenter HS23 server:80 W
    • x3650 M5:85 W
  • System bus rate
    • BladeCenter HS23 server:7.2 GT/s
    • x3650 M5:6.4 GT/s
  • Embedded options available
    • BladeCenter HS23 server:No
    • x3650 M5:Yes
  • Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)
    • BladeCenter HS23 server:51.2 GB/s
    • x3650 M5:51 GB/s

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Comparison of HS23, x3650 M5
132 specifications
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Xeon® E5 V2 FamilyIntel Xeon E5 v3
Processor modelDiffersE5-2620V2E5-2609V3
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz1.9 GHz
Processor cores66
Processor cache15 MB15 MB
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel C600Intel® C612
Memory channels supported by processorQuadQuad
Number of processors installed11
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs80 W85 W
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
System bus rateDiffers7.2 GT/s6.4 GT/s
Bus typeQPIQPI
Compatible processor seriesIntel® Xeon®Intel® Xeon®
ECC supported by processorYesYes
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
FSB ParityNoNo
Idle StatesYesYes
Maximum internal memory supported by processor768 GB768 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes4040
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs51.2 GB/s51 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers800,1066,1333,1600 MHz1600,1866,2133 MHz
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Number of QPI links22
PCI Express configurationsx4, x8, x16x4, x8, x16
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs46 bitYes
Processor codenameDiffersIvy Bridge EPHaswell
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor package size52.5 x 45 mm52.5 x 45 mm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Xeon E5-2600 v2Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3
Processor socketDiffersLGA 2011 (Socket R)LGA 2011-v3
Processor threadsDiffers126
Scalability2S2S
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM1
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX 2.0
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 2011-v3 (Socket R)
TcaseDiffers71 °C70.9 °C
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz2133 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers1624
Maximum internal memoryDiffers512 GB1.5 TB
Storage4 differ
Maximum storage capacityDiffers2 TB100 TB
Total storage capacity0 GB0 GB
Number of HDDs installed00
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSerial ATA III, Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5/3.5"
Supported HDD sizesDiffers2.5"2.5,3.5"
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 1+0, 1E0, 1, 10
Hot-Plug supportYesYes
Hot-swapKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Internal drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD±RW
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffersSAS, Serial ATASAS-2, Serial ATA III
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffers10 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers24
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers14
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers03
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x8 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
PCI Express x8 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersRack (1U)Rack (2U)
Rack mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Software1 differ
Operating system installedNoNo
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise, VMwareMicrosoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware vSphere
Processor special features3 differ
CPU configuration (max)22
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingYesYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology version0.000.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyYesYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers7578981897
Poweridentical
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source550 W
Number of redundant power supplies supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of redundant power supplies installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of main power supplies11
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers27.9 mm445.6 mm
DepthDiffers447 mm800 mm
HeightDiffers246.4 mm86.5 mm
Other featuresidentical
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)VT-d, VT-xVT-d, VT-x
Graphics cardKnown for oneG200eR2Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for oneMatroxUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one16 MBUnknown — not stated by the source

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