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InfiniBand vs. Ethernet: Which Network to Choose for AI Servers and HPC
InfiniBand or Ethernet for your AI cluster? This guide explains how to choose the right network for training, HPC workloads and mixed data center infrastructure in 2026.
April 29, 2026
28 min to read
RDMA and RoCE: What are they and when does a server need them?
⚡ RDMA and RoCE can reduce latency and CPU overhead, but they are not universal server accelerators. This article explains when they make sense, what infrastructure they require, and which deployment mistakes to avoid.
April 28, 2026
31 min to read
What is a backplane in a server and how does it affect SAS, SATA, and NVMe?
A server backplane is more than a drive bay connector: it defines storage compatibility, RAID options, hot-swap support and NVMe upgrade paths.
April 27, 2026
36 min to read
Tri-Mode RAID and HBA: What is it and is it needed in a server with NVMe?
Tri-Mode is often treated as a must-have for NVMe servers, but that is not always true. This article shows where it helps and where it can add cost and complexity.
April 24, 2026
19 min to read
M.2, BOSS, and SATA DOM: Which is Better for a Server Boot Drive?
Which boot drive is the right choice for a modern server: a standard M.2 SSD, a dedicated BOSS module, or SATA DOM? This article explains the practical differences in reliability, mirroring, maintenance, and platform support.
April 23, 2026
24 min to read
The Death of Transistor-Based GPUs/CPUs. P. 1
As classical computing hits physical limits, quantum computing introduces a new model based on superposition and entanglement.
April 22, 2026
10 min to read
Why does a server need two power supplies and how does PSU redundancy work?
⚙️ A second PSU is not just spare hardware. This article explains server power redundancy, A/B feeds, hot-swap replacement, and the most common mistakes that break failover protection.
April 22, 2026
28 min to read
SmartNIC, DPU, and Regular NIC: What's the Difference and Who Needs It?
Standard NIC, SmartNIC or DPU — which one belongs in your server? This article explains the real architectural differences, typical use cases and common buying mistakes.
April 21, 2026
29 min to read
OCP NIC 3.0 vs. PCIe NIC: Which Network Card Should You Choose for Your Server?
OCP NIC 3.0 helps save PCIe slots, while PCIe NICs offer broader compatibility. This article explains how to choose the right server network card for real infrastructure scenarios.
April 20, 2026
17 min to read