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Lenovo ThinkServer RD330 server vs Lenovo ThinkServer RD430 server

97specifications compared
16differ
81identical
16known for one product only

Key differences

Processor model
- ThinkServer RD330 server:E5-2403
- ThinkServer RD430 server:E5-2407
Processor frequency
- ThinkServer RD330 server:1.8 GHz
- ThinkServer RD430 server:2.2 GHz
Motherboard chipset
- ThinkServer RD330 server:Intel® C606
- ThinkServer RD430 server:Intel C600
Processor code
- ThinkServer RD330 server:SR0LS
- ThinkServer RD430 server:SR0LR
Maximum storage capacity
- ThinkServer RD330 server:5.4 TB
- ThinkServer RD430 server:24 TB
HDD interface
- ThinkServer RD330 server:Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
- ThinkServer RD430 server:Serial ATA
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
- ThinkServer RD330 server:1
- ThinkServer RD430 server:2
Chassis type
- ThinkServer RD330 server:Rack (1U)
- ThinkServer RD430 server:Rack (2U)

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Comparison of RD330, RD430
113 specifications	A Lenovo ThinkServer RD330 server Model RD330 View product	B Lenovo ThinkServer RD430 server Model RD430 View product
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Xeon® E5 Family	Intel® Xeon® E5 Family
Processor modelDiffers	E5-2403	E5-2407
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	2.2 GHz
Processor cores	4	4
Processor cache	10 MB	10 MB
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® C606	Intel C600
Memory channels supported by processor	Triple	Triple
Number of processors installed	1	1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	80 W	80 W
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
System bus rate	6.4 GT/s	6.4 GT/s
Bus type	QPI	QPI
Compatible processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® Xeon®
ECC supported by processor	Yes	Yes
Embedded options available	No	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	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)	25 GB/s	25 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processor	800,1066 MHz	800,1066 MHz
Memory types supported by processor	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Number of QPI links	1	1
Processor codeDiffers	SR0LS	SR0LR
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 threads	4	4
Scalability	2S	2S
Stepping	M1	M1
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
ECCKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Maximum internal memory	192 GB	192 GB
Memory clock speed	1333 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 8 GB
Memory slots	12x DIMM	12x DIMM
Buffered memory typeKnown for one	Registered (buffered)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Maximum storage capacityDiffers	5.4 TB	24 TB
Total storage capacity	0 GB	0 GB
Number of HDDs installed	0	0
HDD interfaceDiffers	Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)	Serial ATA
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5"
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
RAID support	Yes	Yes
RAID levelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0, 1, 10
Hot-swap	Yes	Yes
Internal drive baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
Optical drive type	DVD-RW	DVD-RW
Supported HDD sizesKnown for one	2.5,3.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Network readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	2	2
USB 2.0 ports quantity	6	6
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Serial ports quantity	1	1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Expansion slotsidentical
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
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	Rack (1U)	Rack (2U)
Software1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	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	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
Operating system installedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features1 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)	No	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 Technology	No	No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	64615	64614
Power2 differ
Redundant power supply (RPS) support	Yes	Yes
Number of power supply unitsDiffers	2	1
Power supplyDiffers	550 W	800 W
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	482.4 mm	442 mm
DepthDiffers	734 mm	720.6 mm
HeightDiffers	43.6 mm	87.6 mm
WeightDiffers	17 kg	26.5 kg
Certificatesidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source

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