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Lenovo ThinkServer RD230 server Rack (2U) Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5506 vs Lenovo TD200x + 45J6211

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  • 88specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 59identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • ThinkServer RD230 server Rack (2U) Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5506:E5506
    • TD200x + 45J6211:E5520
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkServer RD230 server Rack (2U) Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5506:2.13 GHz
    • TD200x + 45J6211:2.26 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • ThinkServer RD230 server Rack (2U) Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5506:4 MB
    • TD200x + 45J6211:8 MB
  • Motherboard chipset
    • ThinkServer RD230 server Rack (2U) Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5506:Intel® 5500
    • TD200x + 45J6211:Intel® 5520
  • System bus rate
    • ThinkServer RD230 server Rack (2U) Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5506:4.8 GT/s
    • TD200x + 45J6211:5.86 GT/s
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • ThinkServer RD230 server Rack (2U) Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5506:16
    • TD200x + 45J6211:17
  • Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)
    • ThinkServer RD230 server Rack (2U) Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5506:19.2 GB/s
    • TD200x + 45J6211:25.6 GB/s
  • Memory clock speeds supported by processor
    • ThinkServer RD230 server Rack (2U) Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5506:800 MHz
    • TD200x + 45J6211:800,1066 MHz

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Comparison of RD230, TD200x + 45J6211
104 specifications
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Xeon® 5000 SequenceIntel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence
Processor modelDiffersE5506E5520
Processor frequencyDiffers2.13 GHz2.26 GHz
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.53 GHz
Processor cores44
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB8 MB
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® 5500Intel® 5520
Memory channels supported by processorTripleTriple
Number of processors installed11
Thermal Design Power (TDP)80 W80 W
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
System bus rateDiffers4.8 GT/s5.86 GT/s
Bus typeQPIQPI
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1617
ECC supported by processorYesYes
Embedded options availableNoNo
Execute Disable BitYesYes
FSB ParityNoNo
Idle StatesYesYes
Maximum internal memory supported by processor144 GB144 GB
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs19.2 GB/s25.6 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers800 MHz800,1066 MHz
Memory types supported by processorDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source731 M
Number of QPI links22
Physical Address Extension (PAE)DiffersYes40 bit
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source263 mm²
Processor codeDiffersSLBF8SLBFD
Processor codenameNehalem EPNehalem EP
Processor lithography45 nm45 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor package size42.5 x 45 mm42.5 x 45 mm
Processor seriesIntel Xeon 5500 SeriesIntel Xeon 5500 Series
Processor socketSocket B (LGA 1366)Socket B (LGA 1366)
Processor system typeDPDP
Processor threadsDiffers48
SteppingD0D0
TcaseDiffers76 °C72 °C
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesNoNo
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Buffered memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRegistered (buffered)
ECCYesYes
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers816x DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB128 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDD interfaceDiffersSerial ATASerial ATA, Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
HDD sizeDiffers3.5"2.5"
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers1, 5, 101, 10
Hot-swapYesYes
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD-RW
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers76
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial ports quantityDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersRack (2U)Tower (5U)
Software1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows Server 2008/Server SBS2008 Linux- Windows Server 2008 (Standard & Enterprise) - Windows Small Business Server 2008 (Premium & Standard) - Windows Essential Business Server 2008 (Premium & Standard) - Windows Small Business Server 2003 (Premium & Standard) - Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 10 32/64 bit
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 Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
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)NoNo
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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers3709640200
Power3 differ
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportDiffersNoYes
Number of power supply unitsDiffers12
Power supplyDiffers600 W920 W
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source218 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source747 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source440 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source38 kg
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source

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