| Server Type/Form Factor |
Physical design of the server: Rack, Tower, Blade, or Edge. |
Impacts deployment location, scalability, density, and cooling needs. |
Rackmount 2U |
| Processor (CPU) |
Brand (Intel, AMD), generation, number of sockets, cores/threads, speed, and cache. |
Determines computational power, multitasking, and workload suitability. |
2x Intel Xeon Silver 4310, 12C |
| Memory (RAM) |
Type (DDR4/DDR5), total capacity, ECC support, number of DIMM slots, max supported RAM. |
Influences how many apps, VMs, or databases the server can run concurrently and reliably. |
64GB DDR4, 1.5TB Max, ECC |
| Storage |
Supported drive types (SAS, SATA, NVMe, SSD/HDD), number of drive bays, max capacity, RAID support. |
Impacts speed, scalability, resilience, and ability to store and access data efficiently. |
8x 2.5” SAS, 48TB, RAID 10 |
| Expansion/Connectivity |
Number/types of PCIe slots, network ports (1G/10G/25G/100G), remote management ports, USB, etc. |
Enables upgrades (GPUs, NICs), high-speed networking, and ease of integration. |
3x PCIe 4.0, 4x 10G Ethernet |
| Redundancy & Reliability |
Dual power supplies, hot-swappable drives/fans, redundant networking, predictive failure features. |
Minimizes downtime, supports high-availability, and protects against hardware failure. |
Dual 800W, Hot-Swap Drives |
| Operating System Support |
Certified compatibility with Windows, Linux, VMware, etc. |
Ensures the server supports your preferred or required software stacks. |
VMware ESXi 7, RHEL 8 |
| Security Features |
TPM, secure boot, drive encryption, hardware security modules, lockable drive trays. |
Protects data and operations from unauthorized access or cyber attacks. |
TPM 2.0, AES-NI |
| Management & Monitoring |
iLO/iDRAC/remote console, health monitoring, API support, automated alerts. |
Allows remote control, maintenance, and rapid troubleshooting to reduce outages. |
iDRAC 9, Redfish API |
| Warranty & Support |
Length/type of warranty, onsite vs. remote, response time, partner network. |
Impacts long-term reliability and peace of mind with support for critical failures. |
3 Years, NBD Onsite |