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Lenovo ThinkServer RD540 server vs Lenovo ThinkServer TS440 server Rack (5U) Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family E3-1225V3

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  • 90specifications compared
  • 50differ
  • 40identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • ThinkServer RD540 server:Intel® Xeon® E5 Family
    • ThinkServer TS440 server Rack (5U) Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family E3-1225V3:Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family
  • Processor model
    • ThinkServer RD540 server:E5-2620
    • ThinkServer TS440 server Rack (5U) Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family E3-1225V3:E3-1225V3
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkServer RD540 server:2 GHz
    • ThinkServer TS440 server Rack (5U) Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family E3-1225V3:3.2 GHz
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ThinkServer RD540 server:2.5 GHz
    • ThinkServer TS440 server Rack (5U) Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family E3-1225V3:3.6 GHz
  • Processor cores
    • ThinkServer RD540 server:6
    • ThinkServer TS440 server Rack (5U) Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family E3-1225V3:4
  • Processor cache
    • ThinkServer RD540 server:15 MB
    • ThinkServer TS440 server Rack (5U) Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family E3-1225V3:8 MB
  • Memory channels supported by processor
    • ThinkServer RD540 server:Quad
    • ThinkServer TS440 server Rack (5U) Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family E3-1225V3:Dual
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • ThinkServer RD540 server:95 W
    • ThinkServer TS440 server Rack (5U) Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family E3-1225V3:84 W

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Comparison of RD540, TS440
127 specifications
Processor24 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Xeon® E5 FamilyIntel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family
Processor modelDiffersE5-2620E3-1225V3
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor coresDiffers64
Processor cacheDiffers15 MB8 MB
Memory channels supported by processorDiffersQuadDual
Number of processors installed11
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs95 W84 W
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Bus typeQPIQPI
ECC supported by processorYesYes
Embedded options availableYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
FSB ParityNoNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers750 GB32 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers4016
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs42.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers800,1066,1333 MHz1333,1600 MHz
Memory types supported by processorDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of QPI linksDiffers21
PCI Express configurationsDiffersx4, x8, x161x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR14U
Processor codenameDiffersSandy Bridge EPHaswell
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor package sizeDiffers52.5 x 45.0 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Xeon E5-2600Intel Xeon E3-1200 v3
Processor socketDiffersLGA 2011 (Socket R)LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
Processor threadsDiffers124
ScalabilityDiffers2S1S
SteppingDiffersC2C0
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCG 2013D
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
System bus rateKnown for one7.2 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one25Unknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one46 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
TcaseKnown for one77.4 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers204
Maximum internal memoryDiffers320 GB32 GB
Storage1 differ
Maximum storage capacityDiffers16 TB32 TB
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 5, 10
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD-RW
Total storage capacityKnown for one0 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSerial ATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Hot-swapKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics P4600
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 MHz
Networkidentical
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x4 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x8 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersRack (1U)Rack (5U)
Rack mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)YesYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2
Software1 differ
Operating system installedNoNo
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft Windows Server 2012 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011 Novel SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server VMware ESXi- Windows Server 2012 - Windows Server 2008 – x86 - Windows Server 2008 – x64 - Windows Server 2008 R2 – x64 - Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 – x64 - Windows Server 2003 – x86 - Windows Small Business Server 2011 - VMWare vSphere 5 - RedHat Enterprise Linux Server - Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
Processor special features16 differ
CPU configuration (max)Differs21
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffersYesNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.02.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers6459475461
Power1 differ
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportYesYes
Power supplyDiffers800 W450 W
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers435.8 mm195 mm
DepthDiffers718.8 mm430 mm
HeightDiffers43.4 mm595 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 kg
Other featuresidentical
Operating acoustic emissionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33 dB

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