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Product comparison · 2 servers

Lenovo System x3250 M5 vs Lenovo x3100 M5

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  • 113specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 95identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • E3-1241V3
    • E3-1231V3
  • Processor frequency
    • 3.5 GHz
    • 3.4 GHz
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3.9 GHz
    • 3.8 GHz
  • PCI Express configurations
    • 1x8, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
    • 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
  • Internal memory
    • 8 GB
    • 4 GB
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • 1 x 8 GB
    • 1 x 4 GB
  • Memory slots
    • 4
    • 4x DIMM
  • Maximum storage capacity
    • 6.4 TB
    • 12 TB

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Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Xeon® E3 V3 FamilyIntel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family
Processor modelDiffersE3-1241V3E3-1231V3
Processor frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.9 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor cores44
Processor cache8 MB8 MB
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® C222
Memory channels supported by processorDualDual
Number of processors installed11
Thermal Design Power (TDP)80 W80 W
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneIntel® Xeon®
ECC supported by processorYesYes
Embedded options availableNoNo
Execute Disable BitYesYes
FSB ParityNoNo
Graphics & IMC lithography22 nm22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Maximum internal memory supported by processor32 GB32 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processor1333,1600 MHz1333,1600 MHz
Memory types supported by processorDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of QPI links00
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Processor codenameHaswellHaswell
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes32-bit, 64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Processor seriesIntel Xeon E3-1200 v3Intel Xeon E3-1200 v3
Processor socketLGA 1150 (Socket H3)LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
Processor threads88
Scalability1S1S
SteppingC0C0
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationPCG 2013DPCG 2013D
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) supportYesYes
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR3-SDRAM
ECCKnown for oneYes
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 8 GB1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers44x DIMM
Maximum internal memory32 GB32 GB
Storage4 differ
Maximum storage capacityDiffers6.4 TB12 TB
Total storage capacityKnown for one0 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one0
HDD interfaceDiffersSerial ATA, Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)Serial ATA
HDD sizeDiffers2.5"3.5"
Number of HDDs supportedDiffers84
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levels0, 10, 1
Internal drive baysKnown for one4
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD-ROM
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSerial Attached SCSI (SAS)
Hot-swapKnown for oneYes
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardNoNo
On-board graphics card modelNot availableNot available
Maximum graphics card memory16 MB16 MB
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one1.74 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for one3
Number of execution unitsKnown for one20
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one11.2
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1200 MHz
Networkidentical
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers42
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
Serial ports quantity11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x4 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one1
PCI Express x8 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one1
PCI Express x8 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
PCI Express x4 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersRack (1U)Tower (4U)
Performanceidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneUEFI
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)YesYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for one1.2
Software1 differ
Operating system installedNoNo
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft Windows Server 2012 R2, 2012, and 2008 R2, RHEL 5 and 6, SLES 11 & 12, VMware vSphere 5.5 (ESXi) and VMware vSphere 5.1 (ESXi)Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2008/R2, SBS 2011, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux, VMware
Processor special features1 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel I/O Acceleration TechnologyYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version1.001.00
Intel TSX-NIYesYes
Intel TSX-NI version1.001.00
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)YesYes
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)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers8090980910
Poweridentical
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportYesYes
Power supply300 W300 W
Number of main power supplies11
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers435 mm180 mm
DepthDiffers576 mm480 mm
HeightDiffers43 mm360 mm
WeightKnown for one13 kg
Other featuresidentical
Graphics cardG200eR2G200eR2
Graphics card familyMatroxMatrox
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-d, VT-x
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one10 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one10 - 43 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one8 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one8 - 80%
Operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 2134 m

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