Servers

Enterprise servers come in three form factors: rack, tower, and blade. Rack servers (1U–4U) suit data centre and colocation deployments where density matters; tower servers work well for smaller offices without rack infrastructure; blade servers pack the highest density but require a compatible chassis. Beyond form factor, weigh single- vs dual-socket CPU configurations against your workload — virtualization and database hosts typically benefit from dual sockets, while lighter application or edge workloads run well single-socket. Look for redundant power supplies and hot-swappable drive bays if uptime is critical, and confirm memory and drive capacity headroom for future growth before committing to a platform.