Choosing a 1U vs 2U rack server
Understand rack density, expansion, drive capacity and workload before choosing the form factor.
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Choose enterprise IT equipment with more confidence.
Practical guidance for servers, storage, networking and components focused on the details that matter before you request a quotation.
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Server PlanningCPU · RAM · Storage
Storage PlanningCapacity · RAID · Media
Network PlanningPorts · PoE · Uplinks
Project GuidanceMigration · Testing · DR
Planning library
Useful topics before you select hardware.
Start with the area that matches your project. Each topic focuses on the information that helps you make a better equipment decision.
SAS, SATA and SSD for enterprise workloads
A practical way to compare performance, capacity and cost for server and storage projects.
Discuss this requirementWhat information improves a server quotation?
Processor, memory, storage, RAID, networking and workload details help the team quote more accurately.
Discuss this requirementManaged switch checklist
Check port count, PoE, uplink speed, VLAN requirements and management features before deployment.
Discuss this requirementPlanning hardware for data migration
Size compute, storage and network capacity for staging, migration and cutover work.
Discuss this requirementDisaster-recovery hardware checklist
Review capacity, compatibility, networking and response requirements before selecting temporary recovery hardware.
Discuss this requirementNeed technical guidance?
Discuss Your RequirementSend the workload instead of a model number.
Our team can help shortlist suitable equipment when you know the requirement but not the exact hardware.