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Lenovo ThinkServer RD540 server vs Lenovo Flex System x240 server Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2609V2

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  • 86specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 58identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • ThinkServer RD540 server:E5-2620
    • Flex System x240 server Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2609V2:E5-2609V2
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkServer RD540 server:2 GHz
    • Flex System x240 server Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2609V2:2.5 GHz
  • Processor cores
    • ThinkServer RD540 server:6
    • Flex System x240 server Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2609V2:4
  • Processor cache
    • ThinkServer RD540 server:15 MB
    • Flex System x240 server Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2609V2:10 MB
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • ThinkServer RD540 server:95 W
    • Flex System x240 server Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2609V2:80 W
  • System bus rate
    • ThinkServer RD540 server:7.2 GT/s
    • Flex System x240 server Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2609V2:6.4 GT/s
  • Maximum internal memory supported by processor
    • ThinkServer RD540 server:750 GB
    • Flex System x240 server Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2609V2:768 GB
  • Processor codename
    • ThinkServer RD540 server:Sandy Bridge EP
    • Flex System x240 server Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2609V2:Ivy Bridge EP

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Comparison of RD540, x240
120 specifications
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Xeon® E5 FamilyIntel® Xeon® E5 Family
Processor modelDiffersE5-2620E5-2609V2
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor boost frequency2.5 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor coresDiffers64
Processor cacheDiffers15 MB10 MB
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel C600
Memory channels supported by processorQuadQuad
Number of processors installed11
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs95 W80 W
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
System bus rateDiffers7.2 GT/s6.4 GT/s
Bus typeQPIQPI
ECC supported by processorYesYes
Embedded options availableYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
FSB ParityNoNo
Idle StatesYesYes
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers750 GB768 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes4040
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)42.6 GB/s42.6 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processor800,1066,1333 MHz800,1066,1333 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 codenameDiffersSandy Bridge EPIvy Bridge EP
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor package sizeDiffers52.5 x 45.0 mm52.5 x 45 mm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Xeon E5-2600Intel Xeon E5-2600 v2
Processor socketLGA 2011 (Socket R)LGA 2011 (Socket R)
Processor threadsDiffers124
Scalability2S2S
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
TcaseDiffers77.4 °C71 °C
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one25Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one32 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneC2Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers2024x DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers320 GB768 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR3-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Maximum storage capacityDiffers16 TB6.4 TB
HDD interfaceDiffersSerial ATASerial ATA, Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 100, 1
Hot-swapYesYes
Total storage capacityKnown for one0 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 MB
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
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 ESXiMicrosoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 and 6, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 and 11, VMware ESX 4
Processor special features3 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-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers6459475787
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 80%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 10700 m
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers435.8 mm217 mm
DepthDiffers718.8 mm492 mm
HeightDiffers43.4 mm56 mm
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source430 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source603 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source197 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 kg
Other featuresidentical
Graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceG200eR2
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatrox
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for oneRack (1U)Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supplyKnown for one800 WUnknown — not stated by the source

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