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Tower Server
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- Similar to the standard desktop computer, the tower form factor is targeted at businesses and offices that only need one server in their network. With a Tower, you lose the ability to mount your server in a server rack. Storage can also be an issue if you have multiple servers.
- If you have more than one tower server, you will have to place them next to each other on a floor or a shelf. Since they are very bulky and heavy, it can be difficult if you need to move them or perform maintenance. The rackmount server is the ideal form factor for a larger business that needs a lot of server power.
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Rack Server
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- The Dell PowerEdge is most commonly offered in a rackmount form factor. They are more efficient as you can stack them in a single server cabinet. Because they’re easy to set up and stack up, rackmount servers are widely used in data centers
- Rackmount servers also have a bigger focus on hot-swappable components. Almost every part in a rackmount server is hot-swappable, not just the memory and motherboard. This comes in handy in a business setting where downtime is inexcusable. In the event a component fails, you can replace or upgrade each part without rebooting the whole system
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Blade Server
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- Dell offers PowerEdge as a blade server to those seeking a more modular solution. Similar to rackmount servers, they can be housed in a single cabinet. However, blade servers take this a step further, as they can house multiple servers in a smaller area. These servers are small and only contain essential components. With blade servers, it’s possible to get incredible processing power in a smaller space
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Micro Server
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