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Lenovo x3550 M5 vs Lenovo x3650 M5

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  • 121specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 114identical
  • 4known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum storage capacity
    • x3550 M5:46 TB
    • x3650 M5:100 TB
  • HDD size
    • x3550 M5:2.5"
    • x3650 M5:2.5/3.5"
  • Chassis type
    • x3550 M5:Rack (1U)
    • x3650 M5:Rack (2U)
  • Width
    • x3550 M5:429 mm
    • x3650 M5:445.6 mm
  • Depth
    • x3550 M5:734 mm
    • x3650 M5:800 mm
  • Height
    • x3550 M5:43 mm
    • x3650 M5:86.5 mm

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Comparison of x3550 M5, x3650 M5
125 specifications
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel Xeon E5 v3Intel Xeon E5 v3
Processor modelE5-2609V3E5-2609V3
Processor frequency1.9 GHz1.9 GHz
Processor cores66
Processor cache15 MB15 MB
Motherboard chipsetIntel® C612Intel® C612
Memory channels supported by processorQuadQuad
Number of processors installed11
Thermal Design Power (TDP)85 W85 W
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
System bus rate6.4 GT/s6.4 GT/s
Bus typeQPIQPI
Compatible processor seriesIntel® Xeon®Intel® Xeon®
ECC supported by processorYesYes
Embedded options availableYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
FSB ParityNoNo
Idle StatesYesYes
Maximum internal memory supported by processor768 GB768 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes4040
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)51 GB/s51 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processor1600,1866,2133 MHz1600,1866,2133 MHz
Memory types supported by processorDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Number of QPI links22
PCI Express configurationsx4, x8, x16x4, x8, x16
Physical Address Extension (PAE)YesYes
Processor codenameHaswellHaswell
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor package size52.5 x 45 mm52.5 x 45 mm
Processor seriesIntel Xeon E5-2600 v3Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3
Processor socketLGA 2011-v3LGA 2011-v3
Processor threads66
Scalability2S2S
SteppingM1M1
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0AVX 2.0
Supported processor socketsLGA 2011-v3 (Socket R)LGA 2011-v3 (Socket R)
Tcase70.9 °C70.9 °C
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
ECCYesYes
Memory clock speed2133 MHz2133 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)1 x 8 GB1 x 8 GB
Memory slots2424
Maximum internal memory1.5 TB1.5 TB
Storage2 differ
Maximum storage capacityDiffers46 TB100 TB
Total storage capacity0 GB0 GB
Number of HDDs installed00
HDD interfaceSerial ATA III, Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)Serial ATA III, Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
HDD sizeDiffers2.5"2.5/3.5"
Supported HDD sizes2.5,3.5"2.5,3.5"
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levels0, 1, 100, 1, 10
Hot-Plug supportYesYes
Hot-swapYesYes
Internal drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Optical drive typeDVD±RWDVD±RW
Supported storage drive interfacesSAS-2, Serial ATA IIISAS-2, Serial ATA III
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
Networkidentical
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports44
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity33
Serial ports quantity11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity22
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x8 (Gen 3.x) slots11
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersRack (1U)Rack (2U)
Rack mountingYesYes
Performanceidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Software1 differ
Operating system installedNoNo
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft Windows Server 2012 R2, 2012, 2008 R2, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6, 7, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11, VMware vSphere (ESXi) 5.1, 5.5.Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware vSphere
Processor special featuresidentical
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-NINoNo
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)NoNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)NoNo
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 TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK ID8189781897
Poweridentical
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportYesYes
Power supply550 W550 W
Number of redundant power supplies supported22
Number of redundant power supplies installed00
Number of main power supplies11
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers429 mm445.6 mm
DepthDiffers734 mm800 mm
HeightDiffers43 mm86.5 mm
Other featuresidentical
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)VT-d, VT-xVT-d, VT-x

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