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Lenovo x220 Compute Node vs Terra MiniServer G2 WS2012 R2

88specifications compared
48differ
40identical
48known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- x220 Compute Node:Intel® Xeon® E5 Family
- Terra MiniServer G2 WS2012 R2:Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family
Processor model
- x220 Compute Node:E5-2420
- Terra MiniServer G2 WS2012 R2:E3-1220V3
Processor frequency
- x220 Compute Node:1.9 GHz
- Terra MiniServer G2 WS2012 R2:3.1 GHz
Processor boost frequency
- x220 Compute Node:2.4 GHz
- Terra MiniServer G2 WS2012 R2:3.5 GHz
Processor cores
- x220 Compute Node:6
- Terra MiniServer G2 WS2012 R2:4
Processor cache
- x220 Compute Node:15 MB
- Terra MiniServer G2 WS2012 R2:8 MB
Memory channels supported by processor
- x220 Compute Node:Triple
- Terra MiniServer G2 WS2012 R2:Dual
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- x220 Compute Node:95 W
- Terra MiniServer G2 WS2012 R2:80 W

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Comparison of x220 Compute Node, Terra MiniServer G2 WS2012 R2
136 specifications	A Lenovo x220 Compute Node View product	B TERRA Terra MiniServer G2 WS2012 R2 View product
Processor23 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Xeon® E5 Family	Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family
Processor modelDiffers	E5-2420	E3-1220V3
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.9 GHz	3.1 GHz
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	3.5 GHz
Processor coresDiffers	6	4
Processor cacheDiffers	15 MB	8 MB
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® C222
Memory channels supported by processorDiffers	Triple	Dual
Number of processors installed	1	1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	95 W	80 W
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
System bus rateDiffers	7.2 GT/s	5 GT/s
Bus typeDiffers	QPI	DMI
ECC supported by processor	Yes	Yes
Embedded options available	No	No
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
FSB Parity	No	No
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers	375 GB	32 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	24	16
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	32 GB/s	25.6 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers	800,1066,1333 MHz	1333,1600 MHz
Memory types supported by processor	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Number of QPI links	1	1
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge EN	Haswell
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor package sizeDiffers	45 x 42.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Xeon E5-2400	Intel Xeon E3-1200 v3
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1356 (Socket B2)	LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
Processor threadsDiffers	12	4
ScalabilityDiffers	2S	1S
SteppingDiffers	C2	C0
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PCG 2013D
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SR0LN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	16 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
ECCKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 4 GB	2 x 8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	12x DIMM	2
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	192 GB	16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	0 GB	2 TB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers	0	2
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
HDD interface	Serial ATA	Serial ATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
RAID support	Yes	Yes
RAID levelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0, 1, 5, 10
Maximum storage capacityKnown for one	2 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hot-swapKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not available
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 typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® I210-AT
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	2	2
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Serial ports quantity	1	1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	Rack (2U)	Mini Tower
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	No	Windows Server 2012 R2
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Windows Server 2008/2008 R2 Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10/11 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5/6 VMware ESX 4.1 VMware 2008 4.1 VMware vSphere 5	Windows Server 2008 R2 Windows SBS 2011 Windows Server 2012 Windows Server 2012 R2 Windows 7 (32/64-Bit) Windows 8 (32/64-Bit)
Processor special features10 differ
CPU configuration (max)Differs	2	1
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	2.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	64617	75052
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power supplyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	400 W
Number of main power suppliesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Power supply input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	41 - 104 °F	10 - 32 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	1 - 60 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	8 - 85%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	5 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one	0 - 3048 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	0 - 3050 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	217 mm	200 mm
DepthDiffers	492 mm	340 mm
HeightDiffers	55 mm	270 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	13 kg
Other featuresidentical
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VT-d, VT-x
Graphics cardKnown for one	G200eR2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Matrox	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	GOST, IEC, CE, CISPR, TUV-GS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	84714100	Unknown — not stated by the source

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