Choosing a server manually is not easy: you need to take into account the compatibility of processors, memory, drives, and controllers. The online configurator simplifies the task — it collects the configuration for the load, monitors compatibility and immediately shows the cost. In this article, we'll look at how to select a server through the configurator and what to look for.
The material will be useful to IT specialists and purchasers who need to quickly and accurately assemble a server without errors. The configurator is especially useful when it is important to meet a budget.
What the configurator takes into account
The configurator guides the user through key parameters: platform and form factor, processors (number of cores and frequency), amount and type of memory, drives and their fault tolerance (RAID), network interfaces and additional options. The system does not allow you to select incompatible components and generates a ready-made specification.
How to choose a server for a task
- Determine the load: 1C, virtualization, database, file server, or storage.
- Choose a platform and a form factor (tower or rack).
- Select the processors and memory to meet the requirements of the application.
- Set the drives and RAID level for volume and reliability.
- Check the final specification and cost, if necessary, with an engineer.
Advantages of matching through the configurator
The configurator saves time, eliminates incompatible builds, makes the price transparent, and helps you avoid overpaying for excess resources. For complex workloads, it is useful to supplement it with the advice of an engineer who will check the configuration and suggest optimization.
Typical server selection errors
Common errors in self—selection are incompatibility of the processor and platform, insufficient memory for the load, savings on the disk subsystem, and lack of room for growth. The configurator reduces the risk of such errors by monitoring compatibility and showing the cost of each option, and consulting an engineer helps to take into account the specifics of a specific task.
Where to use the server configurator
Not every vendor has a convenient online server configurator. Below is where to build an online server with a guarantee and service.
1. ITELON
One of the most advanced online server and storage configurators in Runet offers
