As the ‘Engine’ of your server, the Central Processing Unit (CPU) can have the most dramatic impact on your server's performance. The performance of a CPU is related to: number of ‘cores’ (2 cores could be analogous to having 2 engines in a car); the clock speed (expressed in GHz, larger numbers are faster); on-board cache (also known as memory); architecture (the way it was designed… different model names of processors often have different designs or architecture which affects performance).
Upgrading your memory is one of the most cost effective ways to increase your system’s performance. More memory (RAM) increases overall performance and enables your computer to run more applications at the same time
Hard Drives are more than just the file storage system on your computer. While it’s true that a larger hard drive will allow you to store more documents, pictures, media and to load more software, hard drives also can have a big effect on system performance and reliability. Hard drives that spin faster (expressed in RPM’s) can increase performance as can hard drive technology (for example conventional vs. solid state).
Traditional hard drives (SATA) have a highly sophisticated head, platter and motor technology. These hard drives have moving parts and the rpm (revolutions per minute) measures the speed of the hard drive. The faster the rpm, the higher the performance of the hard drive. These traditional hard drives are also sensitive to shock and vibration. This can make the drive susceptible to failure or damage.
Another type of hard drives, solid-state drives (SSDs), have no moving parts, which reduce the potential for damage or failure, providing you peace of mind that your data is protected. Also, due to the fact that they have no moving parts, they also don't have speed ratings.
Second Hard Drive
Choose identical drives if used in a RAID array.
Third Hard Drive
Choose identical drives if used in a RAID array.
Fourth Hard Drive
Choose identical drives if used in a RAID array.
Fifth Hard Drive
Choose identical drives if used in a RAID array.
Sixth Hard Drive
Choose identical drives if used in a RAID array. There are six SATA ports on the motherboard. Adding a sixth hard drive requires choosing the RAID controller or no optical drive option.
Intel Embedded Server RAID with Software RAID Levels 0/1/10, 6 SATA Ports
Intel SRCSATAWB, 8 SATA Ports, 128m Cache, 3GB/s, Max. Cap. 2.0tb Drives [Add $438.90]
3ware 9750-4i, 4 Ports, SAS+SATA, 6GB/s, 512mb cache, no battery back up [Add $449.90]
3ware 9750-4i, 4 Ports, SAS+SATA, 6GB/s, 512mb cache, w/ battery back up [Add $668.80]
3ware 9750-8i, 8 Ports, SAS+SATA, 6GB/s, 512mb cache, no battery back up [Add $658.90]
3ware 9750-8i, 8 Ports, SAS+SATA, 6GB/s, 512mb cache, w/ battery back up [Add $877.80]
The optical drive on your CTL system can allow you to watch DVDs, play video games, and back up your data and images by burning them to CD, DVD or Blu-ray™ discs. You should choose between DVD and Blu-ray disc drive formats based upon your capacity requirements. If you’re looking for more storage capacity than CDs or single-layer DVDs can provide, you can try a Blu-ray drive.
Whether you’re gaming, watching DVDs or editing a video, the quality of the graphics you experience is only as good as your video card. Along with the display, the video card affects the number of colors available, contrast, resolution and overall performance.
Small Business Server Add-On
CTL's line of advanced monitors provides a perfect blend of the latest display technologies, functionality and seamless design to pair with your new CTL system.
Protect your PC from blackouts, brownouts and transient surges.
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