mmorocco
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Tower vs Rackmount server
Here is another "simple" one. Many of you may have seen my recent "refurbished server purchase" question. Well, this one is for the same reason, but slightly different.
I am curious about advantages / dis pros/cons etc on Rackmount vs. Tower (workstation) Servers.
I have one of each and I love them both.
I love my 1U because it was my first. But we have a small office, and it forever changed the dynamic (and decibel level) of our daily work environment.
My tower is also fantastic. It is a backup and so it doesnt run as hard all day - but i can barely hear that its on sometimes. After sitting near my rack for a while, working near the tower is a day at the beach.
So, why do you buy/choose/like/dislike one over the other? Especially when you can buy towers with rackmount kits (which I have).
And in your experience is it always that one is more expensive than another?
Again, I would love to just listen to you experts for a few - answer me directly or just provide some insight into your experience and preference.
Your time and advice is appreciated!
I am curious about advantages / dis pros/cons etc on Rackmount vs. Tower (workstation) Servers.
I have one of each and I love them both.
I love my 1U because it was my first. But we have a small office, and it forever changed the dynamic (and decibel level) of our daily work environment.
My tower is also fantastic. It is a backup and so it doesnt run as hard all day - but i can barely hear that its on sometimes. After sitting near my rack for a while, working near the tower is a day at the beach.
So, why do you buy/choose/like/dislike one over the other? Especially when you can buy towers with rackmount kits (which I have).
And in your experience is it always that one is more expensive than another?
Again, I would love to just listen to you experts for a few - answer me directly or just provide some insight into your experience and preference.
Your time and advice is appreciated!
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I hope no one gets upset. i am splitting the points as your both responded with good points. I admit i dont think i should have made it 500 to begin with, but i probably wasnt paying attention.
i thank you both for your input - and since it has been 5 days i am going to say thanks and close this one out!
i thank you both for your input - and since it has been 5 days i am going to say thanks and close this one out!
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If there are reasons other than the obvious ones, which I am sure there are - I figured EE community would have something to say about it.