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Lenovo ThinkServer RS160 server vs Lenovo ThinkServer TS150 server

98specifications compared
30differ
68identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

Processor model
- ThinkServer RS160 server:E3-1220V5
- ThinkServer TS150 server:E3-1225V5
Processor frequency
- ThinkServer RS160 server:3.4 GHz
- ThinkServer TS150 server:3.3 GHz
Processor boost frequency
- ThinkServer RS160 server:3.8 GHz
- ThinkServer TS150 server:3.7 GHz
Motherboard chipset
- ThinkServer RS160 server:Intel® C232
- ThinkServer TS150 server:Intel® C236
Bus type
- ThinkServer RS160 server:QPI
- ThinkServer TS150 server:DMI3
Embedded options available
- ThinkServer RS160 server:No
- ThinkServer TS150 server:Yes
Processor threads
- ThinkServer RS160 server:8
- ThinkServer TS150 server:4
Total storage capacity
- ThinkServer RS160 server:0 GB
- ThinkServer TS150 server:1 TB

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Comparison of RS160, TS150
134 specifications	A Lenovo ThinkServer RS160 server Model RS160 View product	B Lenovo ThinkServer TS150 server Model TS150 View product
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Xeon® E3 v5	Intel® Xeon® E3 v5
Processor modelDiffers	E3-1220V5	E3-1225V5
Processor frequencyDiffers	3.4 GHz	3.3 GHz
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.8 GHz	3.7 GHz
Processor cores	4	4
Processor cache	8 MB	8 MB
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® C232	Intel® C236
Memory channels supported by processor	Dual	Dual
Number of processors installed	1	1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	80 W	80 W
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
System bus rate	8 GT/s	8 GT/s
Bus typeDiffers	QPI	DMI3
Compatible processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
ECC supported by processor	Yes	Yes
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	64 GB	64 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)	34.1 GB/s	34.1 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processor	1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz	1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz
Memory types supported by processor	DDR3L-SDRAM, DDR4-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM, DDR4-SDRAM
Memory voltage supported by processor	1.35 V	1.35 V
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8	1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
Processor codename	Skylake	Skylake
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Processor series	Intel Xeon E3-1200 v5	Intel Xeon E3-1200 v5
Processor socket	LGA 1151 (Socket H4)	LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Scalability	1S	1S
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Supported processor socketsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Processor codeKnown for one	SR2LE	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	R0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
ECC	Yes	Yes
Memory clock speed	2133 MHz	2133 MHz
Memory slots	4x DIMM	4x DIMM
Maximum internal memory	64 GB	64 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	0 GB	1 TB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers	0	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Serial ATA III
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5"
RAID support	Yes	Yes
RAID levels	0, 1, 5, 10	0, 1, 5, 10
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD±RW
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Serial ATA III
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported HDD sizesKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported RAID controllersKnown for one	121i	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Aspeed AST2400	Intel® HD Graphics P530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.7 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Differs	0	3
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12.0
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x191D
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.4
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1150 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	16 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel I219LM
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	2	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	4	8
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Serial ports quantity	1	1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	Rack (1U)	Tower (4U)
Performanceidentical
Noise levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 dB
BIOS type	UEFI	UEFI
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2
Software1 differ
Operating system installed	No	No
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Windows Server 2016 Windows Server 2012 R2 Windows Server 2012 Windows 10 Pro Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.7/6.8/7.2 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11/12 VMware vSphere (ESXi) 6.0Ub/U2	Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2/2012 Windows MultiPoint Server 2012 Windows 10 Pro Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.7/7.2 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11/12 VMware vSphere (ESXi) 5.5U3/6.0U2
Processor special features9 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel TSX-NI	Yes	Yes
Intel TSX-NI version	1.00	1.00
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® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	88182	88168
Power1 differ
Redundant power supply (RPS) support	No	No
Power supplyDiffers	300 W	250 W
Number of main power supplies	1	1
Power supply input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	10 - 35 °C	10 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-40 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	8 - 80%	8 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Operating altitude	0 - 3048 m	0 - 3048 m
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	438.5 mm	175 mm
DepthDiffers	393.7 mm	431 mm
HeightDiffers	43.2 mm	375 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12.5 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Number of 2.5" baysKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Security featuresKnown for one	Power-on password, administrator password	Unknown — not stated by the source

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