Servers for small and medium-size businesses Updated December 19, 2005 Running a successful small business means providing your employees with the resources they need to get the job done. That's where servers come in. They let your employees share files, folders, and printers and handle backup chores so that you're covered even if someone's computer fails. You can also use a server to host your own Web site and provide your employees with a secure way of accessing office resources while they're on the road. When shopping for a server, it's important to know not just what you need it for now but also what you'll need it for a few years down the road. Migrating from one platform to another can be difficult and expensive, so it's a good idea to plan ahead and purchase a server with the right stuff for the business you expect to have in the relatively near future. All of these servers come in many different configurations and can scale to a wide spectrum of needs. Read our reviews to find out which one is right for your business.
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IBM eServer xSeries 226 8488 (Xeon 3GHz) |
HP ProLiant ML310 G2 - P4 3.2 GHz |
IBM eServer xSeries 226 8488 (Xeon 3GHz) |
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| Review date | August 9, 2005 | June 21, 2005 | August 9, 2005 |
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7.3
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7.3
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| Review summary | For budding small businesses or midsize companies that have already endured their growing pains, the IBM xServer 226 is a wise investment. | As long as you don't mind sorting through its hodgepodge of user guides, the ProLiant ML310 G2 will satisfy your need for a solid entry-level server. | For budding small businesses or midsize companies that have already endured their growing pains, the IBM xServer 226 is a wise investment. |
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| Product Description | IBM eServer xSeries 226 8488 - Xeon 3 GHz | HP ProLiant ML310 G2 - Pentium 4 3.2 GHz | IBM eServer xSeries 226 8488 - Xeon 3 GHz |
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| Type | Server | Server | Server |
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| Product Form Factor | Tower - 4 | Tower - 5 | Tower - 4 |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 6.5 in x 26 in x 18.4 in | 7.9 in x 21.7 in x 16.9 in | 6.5 in x 26 in x 18.4 in |
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| Localization | English / United States | United States | English / United States |
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| Server Scalability | 2-way | 1-way | 2-way |
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| Processor | 1 x Intel Xeon 3 GHz | 1 x Intel Pentium 4 3.2 GHz | 1 x Intel Xeon 3 GHz |
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| Processor Main Features | Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology | Hyper-Threading Technology | Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology |
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| Cache Memory | 2 MB L2 cache | 2 MB L2 cache | 2 MB L2 cache |
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| Cache Per Processor | 2 MB | 2 MB | 2 MB |
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| RAM | 1 GB (installed) / 16 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM - ECC - 400 MHz - PC2-3200 | 512 MB (installed) / 4 GB (max) - DDR SDRAM - Advanced ECC - 400 MHz - PC3200 | 1 GB (installed) / 16 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM - ECC - 400 MHz - PC2-3200 |
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| Storage Controller | SCSI ( Ultra320 SCSI ) ; IDE ( IDE/ATA ) | SCSI ( Ultra320 SCSI ) - PCI-X / 100 MHz ; IDE ( IDE/ATA ) | SCSI ( Ultra320 SCSI ) ; IDE ( IDE/ATA ) |
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| Floppy Drive | 3.5" 1.44 MB floppy | None | 3.5" 1.44 MB floppy |
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| Server Storage Bays | Hot-swap 3.5" | Hot-swap 3.5" | Hot-swap 3.5" |
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| Hard Drive | 2 x 36.4 GB - Hot-swap - Ultra320 SCSI | None. | 2 x 36.4 GB - Hot-swap - Ultra320 SCSI |
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| Hard Drive (2nd) | - None | - None | - None |
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| Optical Storage | CD-ROM | CD-ROM | CD-ROM |
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| Optical Storage (2nd) | None | None | None |
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| Storage Removable | None | None | None |
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| Monitor | None. | None. | None. |
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| Printer | None | None | None |
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| Audio Output | None | None | None |
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| Communications | None | None | None |
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| Voltage Required | AC 120/230 V | AC 120/230 V | AC 120/230 V |
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| Product name | IBM eServer xSeries 226 8488 (Xeon 3GHz) | HP ProLiant ML310 G2 - P4 3.2 GHz | IBM eServer xSeries 226 8488 (Xeon 3GHz) |
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| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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| Price range | Email me when this product is available | Email me when this product is available | Email me when this product is available |
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