Servers Reviews

Dual-core servers

Group Test Multi-core processors deliver many benefits, including much-improved performance per watt, over single-core designs. We examine three dual-core servers from the leading vendors to see what this technology can do for your business.

IBM System x3455 review

Review This is a good choice for compute-intensive applications, but restricted storage and availability options limit its use when it comes to general hosting duties.

HP ProLiant ML370 G5 review

Review HP's Proliant ML370 G5 can handle a wide range of back-end business applications, but is over-specified for organisations with more modest requirements.

Dell PowerEdge 1950 review

Review With computing power to burn, the PowerEdge 1950 is ideal where high performance is required, such as clustering and Web front end duties. However, the ramped format does make life more difficult when it comes to database hosting and other back-end deployments.

Dell PowerEdge 2850 review

Review It may have been around for a while, but with its dual-core processors the PowerEdge 2850 is still bang up to date and ready for just about anything.

Mesh X-Serve 146 review

Review It’s hard to find serious fault with the X-Serve 146: it may be nothing to look at, but it's surprisingly well specified, quick and comes complete with everything a small business server requires.

IBM xSeries 206m review

Review The versatile IBM xSeries 206m comes configured as a low-cost all-in-one server with plenty of room for expansion, or as a moderately priced powerhouse for resource-intensive services.

Dell PowerEdge SC430 review

Review This server's solid components, economical price and lack of management software make it most appropriate for budget-minded small businesses with just a few employees.

IBM eServer xSeries 226 8488 (Xeon 3GHz) review

Review For budding small businesses or mid-size companies that have already endured their growing pains, the IBM eServer xSeries is a wise investment.

HP ProLiant ML310 review

Review As long as you don't mind sorting through its collection of user guides, the ProLiant ML310 G2 will satisfy your need for a solid entry-level server.

Dell PowerEdge 1850 review

Review Other than limited internal storage, Dell has made few compromises on the specification of the 1U PowerEdge 1850, the end result being a server that can support a wide range of enterprise applications.