Is the server a computer? What's the difference between them? We often hear people asking this question. Today, Micronet will give you a comprehensive answer to this question. First of all, we can be sure that the server is also a computer, but its nature is slightly different. Ordinary computers are only for users, while the server is a special "computer" that provides services for our computers. Most servers on the market are X86 architecture, which is composed of mainboard, CPU, memory, hard disk and other accessories. There is no difference between them and ordinary computers in this respect. What is the specific difference?
Micronet believes that the biggest difference between servers and ordinary computers is embodied in three aspects: first, their scalability is different, second, their stability is different, and third, their security is different.
The first is scalability. In terms of processors, the server can support single channel, dual channel, four channel, and eight channel. That is to say, it can support eight CPUs at the same time, which is much more powerful than one processor of an ordinary computer. This is especially true in terms of storage. For example, this DELLPoweredgeT640 has 24 storage slots, supports a single 128 G storage, and the storage capacity can reach 3 TB, which is larger than the storage capacity of your hard disk. Of course, so many storage must be installed in RMB. Not to mention the hard disk. Like this server, it has 18 hard disk bits with a capacity of 252 TB. It also supports hot plug, and can replace damaged parts at any time when the machine is running.
Then we will talk about their differences in terms of stability. The server was originally designed for 7 * 24 non-stop operation. Therefore, when manufacturers produce parts, they often send most of the products with better quality to the enterprise side. Therefore, this is also the reason why hard disks and memory strips of the same specification are more expensive in the enterprise level than in the civilian level. Although ordinary computers can also be installed for 7 * 24 operation, However, there are often problems such as sudden crash, error report, compatibility, etc.
The last is security. As we all know, in modern society, all kinds of data are the life of enterprises. Servers can protect data security through disk arrays. In short, multiple hard disks can be combined into one hard disk for use, and one or more of the hard disks can be used to back up the verification data. When one of the hard disks is damaged, it can be quickly replaced by hot swapping without shutting down the server and causing data loss, thus ensuring data security, This is also one of the functions that ordinary computers do not have.
The above is the fundamental difference between servers and our home computers summarized by Micronet. It should help users who do not know the concept but want to rent servers understand the difference. If you have more questions about the server, please consult Micronet. Micronet is an IDC service provider focusing on server rental and hosting. With more than 10 years of industry experience, it is safe, stable, reliable and reassuring. It is a leading enterprise in the domestic IDC industry. It helps thousands of enterprises to achieve network informatization, 7 * 24 hours of manual service, after-sales care free, and has a good reputation.
