Rack servers are computer servers designed to be mounted within a server rack. Rack servers are typically used in data centers and other enterprise-level computing environments, and they are designed to be highly scalable, reliable, and efficient.
Rack servers are designed for density, with many fitting within a single rack, allowing for efficient use of space in data centers. Rack servers come in different form factors known as “U” standard, which is equal to 44.45mm (1.75”) of rack height. The depth of the rack and servers can vary depending on the equipment required but ranges from 600 – 1200mm. The most common is 1U and 2U whereby the larger servers can support more memory, storage, graphics, or networking cards. They typically have higher-performance processors, memory, storage,, and networking capabilities, making them ideal for running large-scale applications and databases. These servers are designed to offer high performance, reliability, and scalability and run a wide range of workloads – virtualized, containerized, and bare metal.
