The Lenovo ThinkSystem SR630 V2 is a 1U dual-socket server with 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors. It supports DDR4-3200 memory across 32 DIMM slots. Memory 32 DIMM slots (16 per CPU) Max 2TB DDR4-3200 (32x 64GB RDIMM) Supports RDIMM and LRDIMM Storage Up to 10 SFF bays (SAS/SATA/NVMe) ThinkSystem RAID 940 controller 2x M.2 […]
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Dell EMC PowerStore Gen2 Overview: 500T Through 9200T
Dell PowerStore Gen2 (T-series) is Dell’s current midrange storage platform, replacing both Unity XT and PowerStore Gen1. It offers NVMe-native storage with inline deduplication and compression. PowerStore Gen2 Models Model Max Drives Max Raw Capacity Target 500T 25 NVMe SSD 98TB Entry/SMB 1200T 25 NVMe SSD 196TB Midrange 3200T 25 NVMe SSD 490TB Enterprise 5200T […]
APC Smart-UPS for Servers: Sizing Guide by Server Load
APC Smart-UPS protect your servers from power outages and surges. Choosing the right capacity ensures enough runtime to safely shut down or ride through short outages. Sizing Guide Server Load Recommended UPS Runtime at Load 1x 1U server (500W) Smart-UPS 1500VA ~12 min 2x 2U servers (1500W) Smart-UPS 3000VA ~8 min Half rack (5000W) Smart-UPS […]
HPE ProLiant DL560 Gen10: 4-Socket Server Specifications
The HPE ProLiant DL560 Gen10 is a 2U 4-socket server packing enterprise-grade compute density into a compact form factor. Ideal for virtualization, databases, and SAP HANA. Specifications Spec Value CPU 4x Intel Xeon Scalable Gen1/2 Memory 48 DDR4 DIMM slots, up to 6TB Storage 8 SFF or 4 LFF bays PCIe Slots 6 DL560 Gen10 […]
Cisco ISR and ASR End of Sale: Migration to Catalyst 8000
Cisco is retiring ISR 1000/4000 and ASR 1000 routers, replacing them with the Catalyst 8000 series. Here are the key dates and migration paths. Migration Map Old Platform EOS Date Replacement ISR 1100/1101/1109 Jul 2025-2026 Catalyst 8200 ISR 4200/4300 Nov 2023 Catalyst 8300 ISR 4461 Jan 2025 Catalyst 8500 ASR 1001-X/1002-X Aug 2022 Catalyst 8500 […]
Dell PowerEdge R940: 4-Socket Server for Mission-Critical Workloads
The Dell PowerEdge R940 is a 3U 4-socket server designed for the most demanding enterprise workloads — large databases, ERP systems, and in-memory analytics. Specifications Spec Value CPU Sockets 4x Intel Xeon Scalable Memory 48 DDR4 DIMM slots, up to 6TB Storage Up to 16 SFF + 4 NVMe RAID PERC H740P/H745 R940 parts | […]
HPE DL380 Gen11: DDR5 Memory Guide and Maximum Configuration
The HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11 supports DDR5-4800 memory across 32 DIMM slots, reaching up to 4TB maximum capacity. This is a significant upgrade from Gen10’s 3TB DDR4. Gen10 vs Gen11 Memory Feature Gen10 Gen11 Type DDR4 DDR5 Slots 24 32 Max Speed 2666MHz 4800MHz Max Capacity 3TB 4TB DL380 Gen11 parts | Upgrade guide
Server SSD Endurance: TBW, DWPD, and What They Mean for Enterprise Storage
SSD endurance ratings (TBW and DWPD) determine how long a drive lasts under write-heavy workloads. Choosing the wrong endurance tier can lead to premature drive failure. Endurance Tiers Tier DWPD Use Case Read Intensive (RI) 1 DWPD Read-heavy: web, CDN, analytics Mixed Use (MU) 3 DWPD General: VMs, databases, email Write Intensive (WI) 10+ DWPD […]
Dell PowerEdge R730 Memory Guide: DDR4 Upgrade Options
The Dell PowerEdge R730 (13G) supports up to 1.5TB of DDR4 memory across 24 DIMM slots using RDIMM or LRDIMM modules at 2133/2400MHz. Recommended Configurations 128GB — 8x 16GB RDIMM 2133MHz (budget) 256GB — 8x 32GB RDIMM 2400MHz (standard) 768GB — 24x 32GB RDIMM 2400MHz (maximum RDIMM) 1.5TB — 24x 64GB LRDIMM 2400MHz (maximum) Browse […]
Data Center Power Planning: How to Calculate Server Power Requirements
Accurate power planning prevents overloaded circuits, ensures UPS sizing is correct, and optimizes cooling. Here is how to calculate server power requirements. Power Calculation Formula Total Power (Watts) = Number of Servers x Average Power Draw x (1 + Overhead) Typical Power Draw by Server Type Server Type Idle (W) 50% Load (W) 100% Load […]