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Lenovo ThinkServer TD240 server vs Lenovo ThinkServer TS430 server

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  • 92specifications compared
  • 40differ
  • 52identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • ThinkServer TD240 server:Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence
    • ThinkServer TS430 server:Intel® Xeon® E3 Family
  • Processor model
    • ThinkServer TD240 server:E5620
    • ThinkServer TS430 server:E3-1220
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkServer TD240 server:2.4 GHz
    • ThinkServer TS430 server:3.1 GHz
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ThinkServer TD240 server:2.66 GHz
    • ThinkServer TS430 server:3.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • ThinkServer TD240 server:12 MB
    • ThinkServer TS430 server:8 MB
  • Motherboard chipset
    • ThinkServer TD240 server:Intel® 5520
    • ThinkServer TS430 server:Intel® C202
  • Memory channels supported by processor
    • ThinkServer TD240 server:Triple
    • ThinkServer TS430 server:Dual
  • System bus rate
    • ThinkServer TD240 server:5.86 GT/s
    • ThinkServer TS430 server:5 GT/s

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Comparison of TD240, TS430
113 specifications
Processor23 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Xeon® 5000 SequenceIntel® Xeon® E3 Family
Processor modelDiffersE5620E3-1220
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.66 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor cores44
Processor cacheDiffers12 MB8 MB
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® 5520Intel® C202
Memory channels supported by processorDiffersTripleDual
Number of processors installed11
Thermal Design Power (TDP)80 W80 W
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
System bus rateDiffers5.86 GT/s5 GT/s
Bus typeDiffersQPIDMI
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1831
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ i3
ECC supported by processorYesYes
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Execute Disable BitYesYes
FSB ParityNoNo
Idle StatesYesYes
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers288 GB32 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs25.6 GB/s21 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers800,1066 MHz1066,1333 MHz
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3 800/1066DDR3-SDRAM
Processor codenameDiffersWestmere EPSandy Bridge
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor package sizeDiffers42.5 X 45 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Xeon 5600 SeriesIntel Xeon E3-1200
Processor socketDiffersSocket B (LGA 1366)LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Processor threadsDiffers84
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2AVX
TcaseDiffers77.6 °C69.1 °C
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Motherboard southbridgeKnown for oneIntel ICH10RUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of QPI linksKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one40 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSLBV4Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneB1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
ECCYesYes
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers8x DIMM4x DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
Storage1 differ
Maximum storage capacityDiffers8 TB16 TB
Total storage capacity0 GB0 GB
Number of HDDs installed00
HDD interfaceSerial ATA, Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)Serial ATA, Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
HDD size3.5"3.5"
Number of HDDs supported88
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0, 1
Hot-swapYesYes
Optical drive typeDVD-RWDVD-RW
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers76
Number of slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10
Serial ports quantity11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x8 slotsDiffers32
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
PCI slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersRack (2U)Tower (5U)
Software1 differ
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows Server 2008/SBS 2008/SBS 2011Windows Server 2008 R2
Processor special features6 differ
CPU configuration (max)Differs21
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 AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.02.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers4792552269
Poweridentical
Number of power supply units11
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supplyKnown for one750 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance industry standardsIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers483 mm195 mm
DepthDiffers700 mm595 mm
HeightDiffers88 mm430 mm
WeightDiffers30 kg25 kg

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