Servers and Workstations
Servers and Workstations are both computers. They have the same processors and run the same software. What distinguishes servers from workstations is how they perform. Servers handle jobs for more than one computer, which allows multiple users to share network resources, such as printers and a variety of software applications. Because anything that slows down or interrupts a server can affect numerous users, servers are normally built with the following considerations:
Performance
Servers are more likely to perform multiple tasks simultaneously than an individual PC. Our servers are maximized for performance with fast data transfer and hard drives, as well as faster processors and more memory than what is generally available on PCs.
Scalability
As your network grows, so can your server. You can add much more memory and hard disk capacity to any ATS server, and if you need additional processing capacity over time, you can add processors as needed.
Availability
If a server goes offline, it can dramatically impact your productivity and your bottom line. That's why our servers offer a variety of reliability and redundancy features that help keep your business up and running when a desktop PC would have failed.
Features
- Processor speeds from 1 Gig Mhz to over 2 Gigs Mhz
- High quality PC133 memory and DDR RAM
- Ultra 160 SCSI hard drives, for the fastest in data transfer
- Tape backup units to ensure the safety of your critical data
- APC power protection to eliminate power spikes, and battery back-up systems that keep your servers running even during power outages
- 3COM networking cards
- Redundant power supplies to help guarantee your server always has the power it needs
- Server software - from hard drive defragmenting to network anti-virus protection
Your specific needs for performance, scalability, and availability determine which server platform you should buy and how you should customize it. Choosing the right server starts with understanding how the server will be used, the applications it will be running, and how critical those functions are to your company. Our computer specialists can help you choose and customize an ideal server solution for your business.
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