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The Best Servers for Small and Medium Businesses<br><br>It can be challenging to choose the correct server for your company. It is not enough to compare the various brands and models and the storage and connectivity options. It can be challenging to know where you should start. You don't have to worry if you want to set up a server in your business.
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The Best Servers for Small and Medium Businesses • It can be challenging to choose the correct server for your company. It is not enough to compare the various brands and models and the storage and connectivity options. It can be challenging to know where you should start. You don't have to worry if you want to set up a server in your business. • Which SERVER IS BEST FOR MY BUSINESS • We have narrowed your search to the top five servers for small and medium-sized businesses. We will discuss each option and its advantages and disadvantages. We have a range of server options, including rack and tower servers and blade servers. Prices can vary from affordable and essential to expensive and high-end. • Your choice of server type- tower, rack, or blade server - will be easier if you know what you want. If you aren't sure which kind of server you want, our guide to servers is for small businesses will help you narrow down your choices. • Here is our top 4 list for servers that are best suited for small or medium-sized businesses: • Dell PowerEdge 30 • HPE ProLiant Gen 10 HPE ProLiantML350 Gen 10. • Lenovo ThinkServer 2U SR650 • HPE Synergy 660 Gen 10 Let's take a look at each option to see which one is best for you. 1. Dell PowerEdge T30 The Dell PowerEdge T30 entry-level server is affordable and available as either barebone or fully configured. Even it is small in size and has many essential server features. It is also
affordable and can be expanded to meet future growth needs. These features make the Dell PowerEdge T30 an attractive choice for small and medium-sized businesses. • DELL POWEREDGE SPECIFICATIONS T30: • CPU:Intel Xeon E3-1225 v5 • RAM: 64GB • Storage: Six SATA HDDs • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics - P530 • Network Connectivity: 10 x USB ports, HDMI, VGA, PS2, Display port, serial, Gb Ethernet port • H x WxD : 36x17.5x43.5cm It can be configured to fulfill your needs, making it an adaptable server. You have a variety of memory options. ECC RAM is recommended for critical use, while DDR3L can be used for less urgent requirements. Both Windows Server and Ubuntu work well with the T30. It is easy to install, and you do not usually need additional drivers. Here are some of the plus and minuses of the Dell PowerEdge T30. Pros: • It is equipped with a quad-core Xeon processor. • You can store six internal disks. • Budget-friendly Cons: • Only one network interface controller is available onboard • No hot-swappable drive bays. 2. HPE ProLiant ML350 server
The HPE ProLiant ML350 server is robust and versatile. It's an excellent investment for small and medium-sized businesses because it supports dual processors and has impressive storage. The ML350 Gen 10 is equipped with Intel Xeon Scalable CPUs, which give it a significant performance boost. It doesn't have built-in storage, but it supports a wide variety of storage options. Although it is intended to be a tower server, it can easily be converted into a rackmount server for future growth. • HPE PROLIANT ML350 GEN10 SPECIFICATIONS • CPU: Intel Xeon Scalable 4210 • RAM: Maximum 3 TB (24x128 GB)LRDIMM • StorageMaximum 24x2.5'' drive bay • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics - P530 • Network Connectivity: USB ports, iLO Management port, VGA, Display port, serial, 4 x NIC ports • H x W. x D: 47x18x65 cm HPE's modular design allows you to create different storage arrangements, including LFF 3.5' & 2.5'' SFF drive bay drive configurations. Fully populated formats include 24x 2.5'’ SFF drives. Because of its wide range of configuration options for CPU, memory, storage, and GPUs, the HPE ProLiant ML350 Gen10 server is highly customizable. It makes it an excellent choice for small and medium-sized companies. These are the pros and cons of HPE ProLiantML350 Gen 10. Pros: • Flexible and adaptable • It is suitable for many configurations and deployments. • Strong storage options • Remote management is a great option. Cons: • It doesn't come pre-populated by hard drives • Upgrades may need additional cooling. 3. LENOVO THINKSERVER-SR650 2U
The Lenovo ThinkSystem SR6502U server is a general-purpose server that can be used for many purposes. This flexible server makes excellent use of Intel Xeon Scalable and can handle various workloads such as databases, big data, analytics, and big data. It also supports virtualization and cloud computing, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), enterprise apps, and many other tasks. • This 2U rack server is ideal for securing data, managing it efficiently, security, performance, and future growth. • LENOVO THINKSERVERSR650 2U SPECIFICATIONS • CPU: Intel Xeon Scalable 4220 • RAM: Maximum 3 TB (24x128 GB 3DS-RDIMMs). • Storage: Maximum 24x2.5-inch or maximum 14x3.5-inch drive bay • Graphics: Supports NVIDIA Quadro and Tesla models, as well as AMD Radeon. • Connectivity: USB 3.0/2.0 ports, VGA and Gigabit Ethernet port • Dimensions(H x WxD): 8.7x44.5x76.4cm Anyday is a unique design that allows you to use multiple drive interface types in one drive bay. It includes SAS drives, SATA drives, and U.2 NVMePCIe drives. The Lenovo SR650 allows you to modify almost everything, including storage bays and drives, memory, CPU, networking, etc. These are the pros and cons to Lenovo ThinkServer SR6502U: Pros: • Flexible and adaptable. • It is suitable for many configurations and deployments. • Fans, power supplies, hot-swappable drives, and power supplies. • The remote management controller is reliable. Cons: • It doesn't come pre-populated by hard drives. • Drivers may be required for Ubuntu installation. • A LOM is needed to network and is omitted by default. 4. HPE Synergy 660 Gen10 server
The HPE Synergy 660 Gen10 server is a top-of-the-line server for large companies. We include it because there is no need to compromise on performance in many cases. The Synergy660 Gen10 blade server is the best owing to its speed and sophisticated data processing capabilities. It can also balance physical, virtual, and containerized applications easily. • HPE SYNERGY 660 GEN10 SPECIFICATIONS • CPU: Max 4 Xeon Scalable Processors • RAMMaximum 6 TB • ConnectivityHot-pluggable 10G Ethernet Switches - Up to 2 • Dimensions(H x W.x D): 6.35x43.03x 59.92cm The HPE Synergy allows you to boot up infrastructure to run virtual or physical applications quickly. The Synergy660 is engineered for high operational velocity and reduced operational complexity. It will enable you to notice significant improvements in data processing at cloud-like speeds. The Synergy 660 Gen10 10U compute module plugs into the HPE Synergy Frame12000. It can support up to four hot-pluggable SFF SAS S SSD drives that can store up to 61.2 TB (4 x 5.3TB). It can be scaled up and down, as well as offering flexibility in I/O configurations. It protects assets from downtime caused by hacking or virus infection and offers threat detection, protection, and recovery. It also includes management features like auto-discovery and quick provisioning. These are the pros and cons of HPE Synergy660: Pros: • Four-socket Xeon blades, • High performance. • Excellent management features, • Capabilities of enterprise-level quality
Cons: • It's expensive. CONCLUSION A server is a long-term investment that can help you grow your business. While many companies might choose to rely entirely on cloud-based servers from third parties, this is often a more cost- effective option. However, most companies will need to consider compliance and business requirements when deciding whether to use on-prem servers. Our blog on cloud vs. on-premises servers will help you determine if you are still undecided. There are many options to help you reduce the cost of server hardware. There are two options: renting or building your server. Your initial investment will be lower if you go with a Linux distro. On-prem servers are often less expensive than hosted servers over the long term. The most significant advantages of hosting servers on-premises are the security and control you have. Server rental is also the best option for small and mid-size companies.