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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Gateway E-9220T |
HP ProLiant ML310 G2 - P4 3.2 GHz |
IBM eServer xSeries 226 8488 (Xeon 3GHz) |
Dell PowerEdge 830 server |
| Review date | November 30, 2005 | June 21, 2005 | August 9, 2005 | August 25, 2005 |
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| Review summary | Small and medium-size businesses in the market for their first server should consider the Gateway E-9220T. | 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. | As long as you don't need dual processors, the PowerEdge 830 will aptly serve your small to medium-size business. |
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| Product Description | Gateway E 9220T - Pentium D 820 2.8 GHz | HP ProLiant ML310 G2 - Pentium 4 3.2 GHz | IBM eServer xSeries 226 8488 - Xeon 3 GHz | Dell PowerEdge 830 - Pentium D 3 GHz |
| Type | Server | Server | Server | Server |
| Product Form Factor | Tower | Tower - 5 | Tower - 4 | Tower |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 8 in x 22.2 in x 16.2 in | 7.9 in x 21.7 in x 16.9 in | 6.5 in x 26 in x 18.4 in | 7.8 in x 19.7 in x 17.1 in |
| Weight | 35.9 lbs | 37 lbs | 57.1 lbs | 42.1 lbs |
| Localization | Info unavailable | United States | English / United States | Info unavailable |
| Server Scalability | 1-way | 1-way | 2-way | 1-way |
| Processor | 1 x Intel Pentium D 820 / 2.8 GHz ( Dual-Core ) | 1 x Intel Pentium 4 3.2 GHz | 1 x Intel Xeon 3 GHz | 1 x Intel Pentium D 3 GHz ( Dual-Core ) |
| Processor Main Features | Intel Execute Disable Bit , Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology | Hyper-Threading Technology | Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology | Info unavailable |
| Cache Memory | 2 MB L2 cache | 2 MB L2 cache | 2 MB L2 cache | 2 MB (installed) / 1 MB (max) - L2 cache |
| Cache Per Processor | 2 MB ( 2 x 1 MB ) | 2 MB | 2 MB | 2 MB ( 2 x 1 MB ) |
| RAM | 1 GB (installed) / 8 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM - ECC - 533 MHz | 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 | 1 GB (installed) / 8 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM - ECC - 533 MHz |
| Storage Controller | RAID ( Serial ATA-150 ) ; SCSI ( Ultra320 SCSI ) - PCI | SCSI ( Ultra320 SCSI ) - PCI-X / 100 MHz ; IDE ( IDE/ATA ) | SCSI ( Ultra320 SCSI ) ; IDE ( IDE/ATA ) | RAID ( Serial ATA-150 ) ; IDE |
| Floppy Drive | 3.5" 1.44 MB floppy | None | 3.5" 1.44 MB floppy | Info unavailable |
| Server Storage Bays | Info unavailable | Hot-swap 3.5" | Hot-swap 3.5" | Info unavailable |
| Hard Drive | 2 x 250 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-150 | None. | 2 x 36.4 GB - Hot-swap - Ultra320 SCSI | 4 x 160 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-150 |
| Hard Drive (2nd) | - None | - None | - None | - None |
| Optical Storage | CD-ROM | CD-ROM | CD-ROM | CD-ROM |
| Optical Storage (2nd) | None | None | None | None |
| Storage Removable | DAT - 20 GB (native) / 40 GB (compressed) | None | None | None |
| Monitor | None. | None. | None. | None. |
| Printer | None | None | None | None |
| Graphics Controller | PCI - 16 MB | ATI RAGE XL - 8 MB | PCI - ATI Radeon 7000M - 16 MB | - 16 MB |
| Audio Output | None | None | None | None |
| Communications | None | None | None | None |
| Voltage Required | AC 110/240 V | AC 120/230 V | AC 120/230 V | Info unavailable |
| OS Provided | Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 Standard Ed | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 3 years warranty ( On-site ) | 1 year warranty | 3 years warranty | 3 years warranty |
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| Product name | Gateway E-9220T | HP ProLiant ML310 G2 - P4 3.2 GHz | IBM eServer xSeries 226 8488 (Xeon 3GHz) | Dell PowerEdge 830 server |
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