Product comparison · 2 servers

Lenovo ThinkServer RD530 server vs NEC Express5800 R120B-1 server Rack (1U) Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5606

87specifications compared
41differ
46identical
52known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- ThinkServer RD530 server:Intel® Xeon® E5 Family
- Express5800 R120B-1 server Rack (1U) Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5606:Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence
Processor model
- ThinkServer RD530 server:E5-2640
- Express5800 R120B-1 server Rack (1U) Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5606:E5606
Processor frequency
- ThinkServer RD530 server:2.5 GHz
- Express5800 R120B-1 server Rack (1U) Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5606:2.13 GHz
Processor cores
- ThinkServer RD530 server:6
- Express5800 R120B-1 server Rack (1U) Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5606:4
Processor cache
- ThinkServer RD530 server:15 MB
- Express5800 R120B-1 server Rack (1U) Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5606:8 MB
Motherboard chipset
- ThinkServer RD530 server:Intel® C602J
- Express5800 R120B-1 server Rack (1U) Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5606:Intel® 5520
Memory channels supported by processor
- ThinkServer RD530 server:Quad
- Express5800 R120B-1 server Rack (1U) Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5606:Triple
Number of processors installed
- ThinkServer RD530 server:2
- Express5800 R120B-1 server Rack (1U) Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5606:1

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Comparison of RD530, R120B-1
139 specifications	A Lenovo ThinkServer RD530 server Model RD530 View product	B NEC Express5800 R120B-1 server Rack (1U) Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5606 Model R120B-1 View product
Processor23 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Xeon® E5 Family	Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence
Processor modelDiffers	E5-2640	E5606
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	2.13 GHz
Processor coresDiffers	6	4
Processor cacheDiffers	15 MB	8 MB
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® C602J	Intel® 5520
Memory channels supported by processorDiffers	Quad	Triple
Number of processors installedDiffers	2	1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	95 W	80 W
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
System bus rateDiffers	7.2 GT/s	4.8 GT/s
Bus type	QPI	QPI
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	30	16
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	750 GB	288 GB
Maximum number of SMP processors	2	2
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	42.6 GB/s	25.6 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers	800,1066,1333,1600 MHz	800,1066 MHz
Memory types supported by processor	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Number of QPI links	2	2
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs	46 bit	40 bit
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLC2N
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge EP	Westmere EP
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor package sizeDiffers	52.5 x 45.0 mm	42.5 X 45 mm
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Xeon E5-2600	Intel Xeon 5600 Series
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 2011 (Socket R)	Socket B (LGA 1366)
Processor threadsDiffers	12	4
SteppingDiffers	C2	B1
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	Yes	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	32 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	40	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	x4, x8, x16	Unknown — not stated by the source
ScalabilityKnown for one	2S	Unknown — not stated by the source
TcaseKnown for one	73 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
ECC	Yes	Yes
Memory slotsDiffers	20x DIMM	12
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	320 GB	192 GB
Internal memoryKnown for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Buffered memory typeKnown for one	Registered (buffered)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Maximum storage capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 TB
HDD interfaceDiffers	Serial ATA	Serial ATA II, Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
RAID support	Yes	Yes
RAID levelsDiffers	0, 1, 5, 6, 10	0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50
Hot-swapDiffers	No	Yes
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD-RW	No
Total storage capacityKnown for one	1.5 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	7200 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one	3.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 MB
Networkidentical
Network readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	2	3
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	6	8
Number of SATA II connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Number of slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Serial ports quantity	1	1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PCI Express x8 slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	3.0	2.0
Designidentical
Chassis type	Rack (1U)	Rack (1U)
Rack mountingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performanceidentical
Noise levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	54.6 dB
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	No	No
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition (SP1) Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition (SP1) Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2, Standard Edition Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2, Enterprise Edition Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2, Standard x64 Edition Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 2
Processor special features3 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 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)Differs	Yes	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® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	64591	52583
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers	800 W	650 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	460 W
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of power supply unitsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-10 - 55 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 80%
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FCC, CE, BSMI, CCC, UL, CB, RoHS, WEEE
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	482.4 mm	722 mm
DepthDiffers	734 mm	722 mm
HeightDiffers	43.6 mm	43.5 mm
WeightDiffers	17 kg	16 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Keyboard includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Mouse includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Other featuresidentical
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	243 W
Memory slots (available)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12
QuantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1

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