Servers and Workstations:
The separation between a server and a workstation is much more fine than you might first think. Really the difference comes down to its use and implementation. If the system has a server operating system installed and is being used in the role of a server than it is such. If instead the system has a normal OS and is being used as an everyday PC then it is better classified as a workstation. Typically servers are not interfaced with as much as a standard desktop or workstation and are instead used to manage users,networks, and infrastructure. In fact it is not uncommon for many small and even medium sized businesses to employ standard desktops in the role of servers. This is often cheaper for the business but can have multiple ramifications. Chief among these are the following:
- Lack of Expandability
- Lack of support for Server OS
- Less robust than a platform meant for a server role
- Typically less powerful
- One Power supply
- Less storage redundancy
Today we look at an offering from Tyan, a company which has been in the server and workstation business a long time and their newest Intel platform the S5502 which brings with it a host of power and support. The S5502 offers users and IT administrators all new levels of power and performance in a package which can be installed in a typical ATX desktop case. We do just that and then test this system in both roles to find out just how powerful the S5502 is and what if any its’ issues are.
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