Buy a ready-made server: file, DB, terminal, and RAID array

Why buy a pre-built server for your business?

When it comes to reliable infrastructure for your business or project, the decision to buy a pre-built server often becomes the optimal choice. At Valebyte.com, we offer a wide range of pre-configured servers, perfectly suited for various tasks – be it data storage, database management, ensuring terminal session operation, or creating high-performance RAID arrays for maximum fault tolerance.

Acquiring a ready-made solution frees you from the need to select components, assemble, and perform initial setup yourself. You receive fully functional equipment, ready for operation immediately after rack installation.

Buy a file server: data storage under control

A file server is a centralized repository for documents, multimedia, and other files that multiple users need to access. It is the foundation for effective collaboration and secure storage of corporate information. If you plan to buy a file server, pay attention to the following key parameters:

• Storage Volume: Assess current and projected needs. For small businesses, 4-8 TB may be sufficient, but large companies often require 20 TB or more. Use a combination of HDDs for large volumes and SSDs for frequently accessed files.
• Disk Performance: File access speed is critical. NVMe SSDs provide maximum speed, SATA SSDs offer a good balance, and SAS HDDs provide reliability and large capacity.
• Network Interfaces: A minimum of 1 Gbit/s Ethernet, and for large volumes of traffic or many users – 10 Gbit/s or even 25/40 Gbit/s.
• Random Access Memory (RAM): From 16 GB for light loads to 64 GB and more for active file operations and caching.
• RAID Array: To protect data from loss in case of failure of one or more disks. RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 6 are standard solutions.

Example configuration for a medium file server (50-100 users):

• Processor: Intel Xeon E-23xx or AMD EPYC 3xxx (4-6 cores)
• RAM: 32-64 GB DDR4 ECC
• Storage: 4 x 8 TB SAS HDDs in RAID 5 or 6 x 4 TB SATA HDDs in RAID 6, plus 2 x 960 GB SATA SSDs for cache or frequently used data.
• Network Card: 2 x 10 Gbit/s Ethernet

Reliability and scalability of file storage

When choosing to buy a physical server for file needs, remember future requirements. Our ready-made solutions often provide free slots for additional disks or memory modules, allowing you to scale the system as it grows.

Buy a DB server: speed and reliability for your data

Databases are the heart of any modern application. Whether it's web services, CRM, ERP, or analytical systems, they require a powerful and reliable server. When you decide to buy a DB server, the key factor is not just volume, but query processing speed and fault tolerance. We offer various configurations so you can buy a database server perfectly suited for your tasks.

• Processor (CPU): High clock speed and a large number of cores are critical for processing parallel queries. Intel Xeon Gold/Platinum or AMD EPYC with 8-16+ cores and high frequency are optimal choices.
• Random Access Memory (RAM): Databases actively use RAM for data caching and query execution. The more RAM, the fewer disk accesses. 64 GB is a minimum, 128 GB, 256 GB, and more are for high-load systems. ECC RAM is mandatory for reliability.
• Storage: The fastest possible disks. NVMe SSDs are the best choice for system disks and DB logs. For the data itself – high-performance SATA/SAS SSDs. RAID 10 configurations provide an excellent balance of speed and fault tolerance.
• Network Card: 10 Gbit/s Ethernet for fast data exchange between the DB server and applications.

Example configuration for a high-load PostgreSQL server (500-1000 TPS):

• Processor: 2 x Intel Xeon Gold 6xxx or AMD EPYC 7xxx (24-32 cores total)
• RAM: 256-512 GB DDR4 ECC
• Storage: 2 x 1.92 TB NVMe SSD (RAID 1 for OS and logs), 4 x 3.84 TB SAS SSD (RAID 10 for DB data).
• Network Card: 2 x 10/25 Gbit/s Ethernet

To optimize DB performance, it is also important to configure the operating system and the DBMS itself. For example, for PostgreSQL, you can adjust postgresql.conf:

# postgresql.conf snippet for high-performance
shared_buffers = '64GB'  # ~25% of RAM
effective_cache_size = '192GB' # ~75% of RAM
work_mem = '256MB'
maintenance_work_mem = '2GB'
wal_buffers = '16MB'
min_wal_size = '2GB'
max_wal_size = '4GB'
checkpoint_timeout = '15min'
max_wal_size = '16GB' # For high-write workloads
fsync = on
synchronous_commit = on
full_page_writes = on

Buy a terminal server: remote work without compromises

A terminal server allows multiple users to simultaneously work with the same server, utilizing its computing resources. This is an ideal solution for remote offices, call centers, training, or accessing specialized software. If you plan to buy a terminal server, the main parameters are the number of CPU cores and the amount of RAM.

• Processor (CPU): The more users, the more cores are required. High clock speed is important for fast response. Intel Xeon E-23xx/W-13xx or AMD EPYC 3xxx/7xxx with 8-16+ cores.
• Random Access Memory (RAM): Each user consumes a certain amount of RAM. Calculate approximately 2-4 GB per user for office tasks. For 30-50 users, 128 GB RAM or more will be needed.
• Storage: Fast SSDs (SATA or NVMe) for the operating system and user profiles to ensure fast loading and responsiveness. RAID 1 for the system disk.
• Network Card: 1 Gbit/s or 10 Gbit/s Ethernet for stable and fast connection for remote users.
• Graphics Processing Unit (GPU): If users work with graphically intensive applications (CAD, 3D modeling), consider a server with the option to install a discrete GPU and GPU virtualization technologies (vGPU).

Example configuration for a terminal server (30-50 users):

• Processor: Intel Xeon E-2388G or AMD EPYC 7302 (8-16 cores)
• RAM: 128-256 GB DDR4 ECC
• Storage: 2 x 960 GB NVMe SSD (RAID 1 for OS and user profiles)
• Network Card: 2 x 1 Gbit/s or 1 x 10 Gbit/s Ethernet

Buy a RAID array: the cornerstone of fault tolerance

RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is a technology that combines multiple physical disks into one or more logical arrays to improve performance, fault tolerance, or both. When you plan to buy a RAID array as part of a pre-built server, it's important to understand which RAID level best suits your tasks.

Popular RAID levels and their applications

Choosing the right RAID level is critical for any server system. Here's a brief overview:

For all mission-critical servers – whether file, DB, or terminal – we strongly recommend using a hardware RAID controller with cache and battery backup (BBU/FBWC). This ensures maximum performance and data protection even during power failures.

How to choose and buy a pre-built server on Valebyte.com

Choosing a pre-built server is an investment in the stability and efficiency of your IT infrastructure. At Valebyte.com, we have simplified this process:

1. Define the task: What is the server for? Files, DB, terminals, virtualization?
2. Assess the load: How many users? What data volume? What is the intensity of operations?
3. Choose the server type: Use our filters by purpose (file, DB, terminal) or by characteristics (processor, RAM, disks).
4. Consider scalability: Think about the future. Can RAM, disks, or network cards be added?
5. Budget: We offer solutions for various budgets, from economical to high-performance.
6. Contact us: If in doubt, our specialists will help you choose the optimal configuration and answer questions about buying a physical server.

Each of our offers describes the characteristics in detail so you can make an informed decision. We guarantee that you will receive fully tested and ready-to-deploy equipment.

Conclusion

The choice and decision to buy a pre-built server is a strategic step for any project or company. Regardless of whether you need a reliable file server for corporate data storage, a high-performance DB server for your application, a fault-tolerant terminal server for remote work, or a solution with a powerful RAID array for maximum data protection, Valebyte.com offers a wide range of ready-made solutions.

We are confident that by using our guide and assortment, you will be able to choose the ideal server solution that will ensure the stability, performance, and security of your IT infrastructure for years to come. Discover the possibilities of pre-built servers on Valebyte.com today!