Third-party maintenance (TPM) delivers OEM-equivalent hardware support at 40-60% less cost. Instead of paying Dell or HPE for post-warranty support, a TPM provider like ICD delivers the same parts, labor, and response times. How TPM Works Assessment — We audit your hardware inventory Custom SLA — Choose response times (2H/4H/NBD) and coverage (24×7, 13×5) Parts […]
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SAS vs NVMe vs SATA: Server Storage Guide 2026
Choosing the right storage interface impacts performance, cost, and compatibility. This guide compares SAS, NVMe, and SATA for enterprise servers. Interface Comparison Feature SAS NVMe SATA Max Bandwidth 12 Gbps 32 Gbps 6 Gbps Latency Low Ultra-low Medium Queue Depth 254 65,535 32 Hot-swap Yes Yes (U.2/U.3) Yes Best For Mixed workloads High IOPS, AI/ML […]
DL380 Gen10 Maximum Memory Configuration Guide
The HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 supports up to 3TB of DDR4 memory across 24 DIMM slots. This guide covers maximum configurations, supported speeds, and best practices. Memory Specifications Spec Value Max Capacity 3TB DDR4 DIMM Slots 24 (12 per CPU) Supported Types RDIMM, LRDIMM Max Speed 2666MHz Max per DIMM 128GB (LRDIMM) Popular Configurations 128GB […]
PERC H755 Compatible Drives: Complete List for Dell 15th Gen
The Dell PERC H755 is the primary RAID controller for Dell 15th Generation (15G) PowerEdge servers including the R650, R750, R750xs, and T550. This guide lists every drive verified compatible with the H755 controller. Supported Drive Types The PERC H755 supports SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives: SAS SSD — Up to 30.72TB per drive, 12Gbps […]
Dell R750 vs HPE DL380 Gen11 vs Lenovo SR650 V3: Enterprise Server Comparison 2026
Choosing between the Dell PowerEdge R750 and HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11? This guide compares specifications, upgrade options, and lifecycle status to help you make the right decision for your data center. Specifications Comparison Specification PowerEdge R750 ProLiant DL380 Gen11 Generation 15G Gen11 Max Memory 4TB DDR4 4TB DDR5 CPU Sockets 2 2 Drive Bays 12 […]
HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 vs Gen11: Which Should You Choose?
Choosing between the HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 and HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen11? This guide compares specifications, upgrade options, and lifecycle status to help you make the right decision for your data center. Specifications Comparison Specification ProLiant DL360 Gen10 ProLiant DL360 Gen11 Generation Gen10 Gen11 Max Memory 3TB DDR4 4TB DDR5 CPU Sockets 2 2 Drive […]
Dell PowerEdge R740xd vs R750xa: Storage Server Showdown
Choosing between the Dell PowerEdge R740xd and Dell PowerEdge R750xa? This guide compares specifications, upgrade options, and lifecycle status to help you make the right decision for your data center. Specifications Comparison Specification PowerEdge R740xd PowerEdge R750xa Generation 14G 15G Max Memory 3TB DDR4 4TB DDR4 CPU Sockets 2 2 Drive Bays 12 LFF / […]
HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 vs Gen10 Plus vs Gen11
Choosing between the HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 and HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11? This guide compares specifications, upgrade options, and lifecycle status to help you make the right decision for your data center. Specifications Comparison Specification ProLiant DL380 Gen10 ProLiant DL380 Gen11 Generation Gen10 Gen11 Max Memory 3TB DDR4 4TB DDR5 CPU Sockets 2 2 Drive […]
Dell PowerEdge R640 vs R650: Complete Comparison
Choosing between the Dell PowerEdge R640 and Dell PowerEdge R650? This guide compares specifications, upgrade options, and lifecycle status to help you make the right decision for your data center. Specifications Comparison Specification PowerEdge R640 PowerEdge R650 Generation 14G 15G Max Memory 3TB DDR4 4TB DDR4 CPU Sockets 2 2 Drive Bays 4 LFF / […]
Dell PowerEdge R740 vs R750: When to Upgrade
Choosing between the Dell PowerEdge R740 and Dell PowerEdge R750? This guide compares specifications, upgrade options, and lifecycle status to help you make the right decision for your data center. Specifications Comparison Specification PowerEdge R740 PowerEdge R750 Generation 14G 15G Max Memory 3TB DDR4 4TB DDR4 CPU Sockets 2 2 Drive Bays 8 LFF / […]