Servers
Useful when choosing
The server is a computer designed to operate around the clock – for files and backups, databases, virtual machines, web applications, or artificial intelligence in the company. In this category are the ready-made servers, components for assembling your own system, and accessories for them, with hardware from Dell, Supermicro, Gigabyte, ASRock, Intel, AMD, NVIDIA, and other manufacturers. Here you will find:
- Servers – ready systems with a processor, memory, and disks that are plugged in and configured.
- Server components – processors, ECC memory, motherboards, disks, network cards, chassis, and graphics cards for computing.
- Server accessories – disk trays, expansion cards, and other parts.
How to choose
- The task. A small office with files and backups needs a compact server with a few disks. Virtualization and databases require more cores and memory. AI and rendering – powerful graphics cards and fast NVMe disks.
- The form. Tower servers sit in the office like a regular computer. Rack servers (1U, 2U) are mounted in a cabinet and are for server rooms.
- The platform. Intel Xeon and AMD EPYC are the processors for servers. They support more memory, error-correcting code (ECC) memory, and more PCI Express lanes than desktop processors.
- The reliability. Dual power supplies, RAID for disks, and remote management (IPMI or iDRAC) allow for uninterrupted operation and remote maintenance.
What to watch out for
- Rack servers are noisy and not suitable for a workspace without a separate cabinet.
- Components must be compatible by socket, memory, and form factor – server parts are more specific than desktop ones.
- Plan a backup of the data outside the server itself.
- The server needs a UPS, cooling, and a ventilated place – dust and heat shorten the lifespan of components.
- The operating system and licenses for users are often purchased separately.
Compatibility and consultation
The choice of server heavily depends on the specific tasks, number of users, and future growth. If you can't find the exact configuration, contact us – we can select components to order according to your needs.