Most companies need centralized and secure data storage. This is especially important for organizations that work with customers' personal information. Its leakage leads to unpleasant consequences for business, negatively affects the image, and causes financial losses.
A storage server is a good solution for companies from any segment, from small to large businesses. This option is convenient, reliable, and safe. Your data will be protected from outside interference, so just you and trusted employees will be able to access it.
King Servers represents several types of storage servers at different costs. It is advisable to understand the basic structure of the server, even if you do not understand the technical part of the equipment. Also, to choose the best option, you need to proceed from the needs of your business. If you are interested, keep reading, as we will tell you further what nuances should be paid attention to.
Storage server selection criteria
There are many factors to pay attention to when selecting a storage server. Let us dwell on the main criteria. First of all, it is necessary to take into account the technical characteristics and maximum memory capacity. It is also worth considering who the hardware manufacturer is.
Technical characteristics
When choosing a storage server configuration, pay attention to the hardware parameters. The main characteristics that are usually specified in the device description are the server height, the type of hard disk drive, the size, and the maximum number of storage devices that can be installed in the recycle bin.
Server height
This figure is defined in units and is usually designated as +U height. For example, the server name may be 2U or 4U. It means that the height of the equipment is 1, 2, or 4 units, respectively. Usually, this characteristic of a storage server is important if you are going to buy hardware to install it in your office.
Hard drive type
SAS or SATA hard drives are used in storage servers most often. Those are two types of interfaces that are used for data transmission. Simply put, they are connectors that connect the server motherboard to hard drives, although their names are used to describe two types of hard drives.
SAS drives are considered faster and more reliable than SATA drives. SAS drives are mainly used by companies whose business processes involve enterprise computing. SAS drives provide high speed and data availability. For example, it's much more profitable to use those in banking or electronic commerce.
SATA drives, on the contrary, do not provide high performance, but they can also be used for storage servers since their characteristics are sufficient for these functions and backups.
SSD drives are also used in storage servers. They are quite reliable. Besides, they provide high speed of writing and reading data, but such drives cost more than other options.
Disk size
Storage server specifications usually indicate drive sizes; this figure can be 2.5 or 3.5 inches. The main difference between them is physical parameters. 2.5-inch drives are smaller than 3.5-inch drives.
Both options are reliable in terms of their performance. However, 3.5-inch disks are more capacitive and consume more electricity. As for 2.5-inch drives, they are less energy-intensive and faster to run.
Basket
A basket is a compartment where a hard drive can be installed. The number of disk bays in the server determines how many storage devices can be installed inside of it. Baskets in storage servers are designed to install 8 to 72 drives.
Equipment manufacturer
When choosing a storage server, it is necessary not only to take into account the technical characteristics of the equipment but also to pay attention to the brand. At first glance, this criterion may not seem particularly important. Nevertheless, well-known manufacturers guarantee the quality of the hardware, which guarantees the durability of the device.
King Servers features servers from SuperMicro and Dell. This is 100% controlled equipment. Server manageability is one of its key features, along with performance and scalability. Due to full manageability, a user can quickly connect to the server through the network, remotely download files, and diagnose problems.
Memory capacity
This is the most important criterion that users should pay increased attention to. The maximum amount of memory determines how much data you can store on the server. Understandably, this directly affects how effective it is to rent a storage server for your organization.
Storage server memory from King Servers starts at 16 terabytes. This is the most simple storage option for a relatively small business. But, given the fact that an array of start-up enterprise data can be calculated in gigabytes, a storage server of 16 terabytes is a good option already.
The most powerful storage server we offer has 288 terabytes of memory. This is a good solution for large businesses, where you need to operate on a huge amount of important information.
Besides, you can also choose a storage server with 32, 64, 128 terabytes of memory or with any other configuration specified on our website. There is even an opportunity to choose an individual amount of memory, but to do this you need to contact consultants first. To determine this parameter correctly, you need to conduct an independent analysis of your company, paying special attention to the amount of data that you use.
How to select a storage server?
Choosing server equipment, the first and the most important thing you need to understand is the needs of the business. The rental rates for storage servers vary and depend primarily on device performance and maximum capacity. If your company does not operate on large arrays of data, it is not advisable to choose the most expensive option. In this case, you will overpay for empty space. It is much more profitable to choose a storage server according to current needs. Besides, it would be great to try to predict further growth in the amount of data.
The main factors to consider when selecting server equipment are the following:
- The current amount of data. You should review how many files and documents you are using at the time of server selection. It is also necessary to take into account additional data, which also needs to be stored somewhere.
- The predicted amount of data. If you are constantly working on the development of your company, it is natural that the amount of information will increase. When choosing a data warehouse, consider how many files you will be operating after a while.
It is also necessary to take into account all the software used, that generates the data necessary for correct operation.
King Servers storage servers
If you have decided to make a bet on the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information, the storage server is certainly the best choice. All you have to do is to correctly select the equipment, paying attention to the technical part and the state of your business.
At King Servers, we are convinced that you will quickly appreciate all the advantages of a storage server if you choose the right option for your needs. For our part, we guarantee the operability of the equipment and the ability to access your data at any time of the day. Before putting the server into operation, we conduct testing, checking the operability of all elements of the server.If you are having any trouble selecting equipment or want to get qualified advice, please contact us. Our managers will help to choose the best option, as we have 14 years of experience, which makes it easy for us to offer a storage server for a company of any level. So, if you're still wondering if you should contact us to order our services, check out the King Servers customers' reviews on this page.
