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TERRA Server 4120 vs TERRA Server 6420

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  • 92specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 53identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • TERRA Server 4120:Intel® Xeon® 3000 Sequence
    • TERRA Server 6420:Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence
  • Processor model
    • TERRA Server 4120:X3430
    • TERRA Server 6420:E5620
  • Processor boost frequency
    • TERRA Server 4120:2.8 GHz
    • TERRA Server 6420:2.66 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • TERRA Server 4120:8 MB
    • TERRA Server 6420:12 MB
  • Motherboard chipset
    • TERRA Server 4120:Intel® 3420
    • TERRA Server 6420:Intel® 5520
  • Memory channels supported by processor
    • TERRA Server 4120:Dual
    • TERRA Server 6420:Triple
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • TERRA Server 4120:95 W
    • TERRA Server 6420:80 W
  • System bus rate
    • TERRA Server 4120:2.5 GT/s
    • TERRA Server 6420:5.86 GT/s

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Comparison of TERRA Server 4120, TERRA Server 6420
112 specifications
Processor22 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Xeon® 3000 SequenceIntel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence
Processor modelDiffersX3430E5620
Processor frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz2.66 GHz
Processor cores44
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB12 MB
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® 3420Intel® 5520
Memory channels supported by processorDiffersDualTriple
Number of processors installed11
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs95 W80 W
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5.86 GT/s
Bus typeDiffersDMIQPI
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)1818
ECC supported by processorYesYes
Embedded options availableYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
FSB ParityNoNo
Idle StatesYesYes
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers32 GB288 GB
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs21 GB/s25.6 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers800,1066,1333 MHz800,1066 MHz
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3 800/1066
Number of QPI linksKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs36 bit40 bit
Processor codeDiffersSLBLJSLBV4
Processor codenameDiffersLynnfieldWestmere EP
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mm42.5 X 45 mm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Xeon 3400 SeriesIntel Xeon 5600 Series
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1156 (Socket H)Socket B (LGA 1366)
Processor threadsDiffers48
SteppingB1B1
Supported instruction setsSSE4.2SSE4.2
TcaseDiffers72.7 °C77.6 °C
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesNoNo
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one774 MUnknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16, 2x8, 4x4Unknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one296 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
ECCYesYes
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 2 GB2 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers612
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB192 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 GB
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5"
Number of HDDs supportedDiffers310
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers5, 105, 6, 10, 50, 60, 1E, 5EE
Hot-swapKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Internal drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 x 3.5"
Optical drive typeDVD-RWDVD-RW
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSerial ATA IIUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memory64 MB64 MB
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x8 slotsDiffers14
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersRack (1U)Tower (5U)
Software1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMS Windows Server 2003/2008 MS Windows Server 2008 R2 MS Windows XP/ Vista Suse/RedHat LinuxMS Windows Server 2003/2008 MS Windows Server 2008 R2 Suse/RedHat Linux
Processor special features4 differ
CPU configuration (max)Differs12
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 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)DiffersNoYes
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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology1.01.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers4292747925
Power1 differ
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of power supply units11
Power supplyDiffers350 W750 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers430 mm218 mm
DepthDiffers508 mm722 mm
HeightDiffers43 mm432 mm
WeightKnown for one15 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Motherboard manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneCE, RoHS, ISO9001Unknown — not stated by the source

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