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Lenovo ThinkServer RD440 server vs TERRA SERVER 5531

102specifications compared
33differ
69identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

Processor model
- ThinkServer RD440 server:E5-2420V2
- TERRA SERVER 5531:E5-2620v2
Processor frequency
- ThinkServer RD440 server:2.2 GHz
- TERRA SERVER 5531:2.1 GHz
Processor boost frequency
- ThinkServer RD440 server:2.7 GHz
- TERRA SERVER 5531:2.6 GHz
Memory channels supported by processor
- ThinkServer RD440 server:Triple
- TERRA SERVER 5531:Quad
Maximum internal memory supported by processor
- ThinkServer RD440 server:384 GB
- TERRA SERVER 5531:768 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes
- ThinkServer RD440 server:24
- TERRA SERVER 5531:40
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)
- ThinkServer RD440 server:38.4 GB/s
- TERRA SERVER 5531:51.2 GB/s
Number of QPI links
- ThinkServer RD440 server:1
- TERRA SERVER 5531:2

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Comparison of RD440, TERRA SERVER 5531
131 specifications	A Lenovo ThinkServer RD440 server Model RD440 View product	B TERRA TERRA SERVER 5531 View product
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Xeon® E5 V2 Family	Intel® Xeon® E5 V2 Family
Processor modelDiffers	E5-2420V2	E5-2620v2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	2.1 GHz
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.7 GHz	2.6 GHz
Processor cores	6	6
Processor cache	15 MB	15 MB
Memory channels supported by processorDiffers	Triple	Quad
Number of processors installed	1	1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	80 W	80 W
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
System bus rate	7.2 GT/s	7.2 GT/s
Bus type	QPI	QPI
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 processorDiffers	384 GB	768 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	24	40
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	38.4 GB/s	51.2 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processor	800,1066,1333,1600 MHz	800,1066,1333,1600 MHz
Memory types supported by processor	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Number of QPI linksDiffers	1	2
PCI Express configurations	x4, x8, x16	x4, x8, x16
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs	Yes	46 bit
Processor codeKnown for one	SR1AJ	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffers	Ivy Bridge EN	Ivy Bridge EP
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor package sizeDiffers	45 x 42.5 mm	52.5 x 45 mm
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Xeon E5-2400 v2	Intel Xeon E5-2600 v2
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1356 (Socket B2)	LGA 2011 (Socket R)
Processor threads	12	12
Scalability	2S	2S
SteppingKnown for one	S1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
TcaseDiffers	76 °C	71 °C
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel C602A
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
ECC	Yes	Yes
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1600 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers	12	8
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	192 GB	256 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	0 GB	2 TB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers	0	2
HDD interfaceDiffers	Serial ATA, Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)	Serial ATA
HDD sizeKnown for one	3.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
RAID support	Yes	Yes
RAID levelsDiffers	0, 1, 10	0, 1, 5, 10
Hot-swap	Yes	Yes
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD-RW	DVD±RW
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
Internal drive baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Serial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Networkidentical
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	3	2
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	6	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	2
Serial ports quantity	1	1
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x8 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers	3	2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots	1	1
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
PCI Express x4 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for one	Rack (2U)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rack mountingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for one	1.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installed	No	No
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Windows Server 2012/Windows Server 2012 R2 Windows Server 2008/Windows Server 2008 R2 Windows Small Business Server 2011 Novel SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server VMware ESXi Citrix XenServer	Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows SBS 2011 Windows Server 2012 Windows Server 2012 R2
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 Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
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)	Yes	Yes
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® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	75784	75789
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers	800 W	650 W
Number of main power supplies	1	1
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of redundant power supplies supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Number of redundant power supplies installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Power supply input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	10 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-10 - 60 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	447 mm	220 mm
DepthDiffers	734 mm	660 mm
HeightDiffers	89 mm	425 mm
WeightDiffers	16 kg	36.7 kg
Other featuresidentical
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	VT-d, VT-x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AST2300
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Aspeed

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