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Lenovo ThinkServer RD530 server vs Lenovo ThinkServer RD630 server Rack (2U) Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2650

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  • 105specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 87identical
  • 7known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • ThinkServer RD530 server:E5-2640
    • ThinkServer RD630 server Rack (2U) Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2650:E5-2650
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkServer RD530 server:2.5 GHz
    • ThinkServer RD630 server Rack (2U) Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2650:2 GHz
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ThinkServer RD530 server:3 GHz
    • ThinkServer RD630 server Rack (2U) Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2650:2.8 GHz
  • Processor cores
    • ThinkServer RD530 server:6
    • ThinkServer RD630 server Rack (2U) Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2650:8
  • Processor cache
    • ThinkServer RD530 server:15 MB
    • ThinkServer RD630 server Rack (2U) Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2650:20 MB
  • System bus rate
    • ThinkServer RD530 server:7.2 GT/s
    • ThinkServer RD630 server Rack (2U) Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2650:8 GT/s
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • ThinkServer RD530 server:30
    • ThinkServer RD630 server Rack (2U) Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2650:28
  • Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)
    • ThinkServer RD530 server:42.6 GB/s
    • ThinkServer RD630 server Rack (2U) Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2650:51.2 GB/s

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Comparison of RD530, RD630
112 specifications
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Xeon® E5 FamilyIntel® Xeon® E5 Family
Processor modelDiffersE5-2640E5-2650
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2 GHz
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor coresDiffers68
Processor cacheDiffers15 MB20 MB
Motherboard chipsetIntel® C602JIntel® C602J
Memory channels supported by processorQuadQuad
Number of processors installed22
Thermal Design Power (TDP)95 W95 W
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
System bus rateDiffers7.2 GT/s8 GT/s
Bus typeQPIQPI
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs3028
ECC supported by processorYesYes
Embedded options availableNoNo
Execute Disable BitYesYes
FSB ParityNoNo
Graphics & IMC lithography32 nm32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Maximum internal memory supported by processor750 GB750 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes4040
Maximum number of SMP processors22
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs42.6 GB/s51.2 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processor800,1066,1333,1600 MHz800,1066,1333,1600 MHz
Memory types supported by processorDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of QPI links22
PCI Express configurationsx4, x8, x16x4, x8, x16
Physical Address Extension (PAE)46 bit46 bit
Processor codenameSandy Bridge EPSandy Bridge EP
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor package size52.5 x 45.0 mm52.5 x 45.0 mm
Processor seriesIntel Xeon E5-2600Intel Xeon E5-2600
Processor socketLGA 2011 (Socket R)LGA 2011 (Socket R)
Processor threadsDiffers1216
Scalability2S2S
SteppingC2C2
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
TcaseDiffers73 °C77.4 °C
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory16 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Buffered memory typeRegistered (buffered)Registered (buffered)
ECCYesYes
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)2 x 8 GB2 x 8 GB
Memory slots20x DIMM20x DIMM
Maximum internal memory320 GB320 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityKnown for one1.5 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceDiffersSerial ATASerial ATA, Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD size3.5"3.5"
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 6, 100, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
Hot-swapDiffersNoYes
Optical drive typeDVD-RWDVD-RW
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
USB 2.0 ports quantity66
Serial ports quantity11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers12
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersRack (1U)Rack (2U)
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedNoNo
Processor special features2 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-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)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.02.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers6459164590
Poweridentical
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportYesYes
Number of power supply units11
Power supply800 W800 W
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width482.4 mm482.4 mm
Depth734 mm734 mm
HeightDiffers43.6 mm87.6 mm
WeightKnown for one17 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAST2300
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAspeed

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