Articles by SERVERMALL
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
10GbE vs. 25GbE vs. 100GbE: Which Network Speed Should You Choose for Your Server?
Which network speed should you choose for a server in 2026: 10GbE, 25GbE, or 100GbE? This article explains real-world use cases, platform bottlenecks, PCIe limits, storage impact, and infrastructure costs.
April 17, 2026
15 min to read
U.2, U.3, and E3.S: What's the Difference Between Modern Server SSD Formats?
We break down the real differences between U.2, U.3, and E3.S and show which format makes sense for existing servers, flexible platforms, and new high-density builds. 🔍
April 16, 2026
17 min to read
SFF or LFF: Which Server to Choose Based on Disk Subsystem?
SFF and LFF are not just two drive sizes. This article explains which server form factor is better for virtualization, backups, file storage, databases, and future disk expansion.
April 15, 2026
23 min to read
RDIMM, LRDIMM, and MRDIMM: What's the Difference Between Server Memory and Which One to Choose?
A clear guide to server memory selection: understand RDIMM, LRDIMM, and MRDIMM, platform compatibility, channel population, upgrade paths, and when capacity matters more than bandwidth.
April 14, 2026
23 min to read
Single-socket or dual-socket server: which one to choose for your business?
A bigger server is not always the smarter investment. This article compares 1P and 2P platforms in real business terms: budget, memory headroom, consolidation, virtualization, and long-term infrastructure growth.
April 13, 2026
23 min to read
Intel Xeon vs. AMD EPYC: Which CPU to Choose for Your Server?
Intel Xeon vs AMD EPYC is not really a brand debate. This article shows how to choose the right server CPU based on workload profile, licensing model, and real platform requirements.
April 10, 2026
23 min to read
SFP/SFP+/QSFP: modules, cables, and compatibility in server networks
Choosing between SFP, SFP+, and QSFP isn’t about the connector—it’s about the entire link. This guide explains form factors, compares DAC, AOC, and fiber, and gives a practical checklist to avoid compatibility issues and failed connections.
April 9, 2026
13 min to read
Rack-mounted UPS and PDU: Power Calculation
A clear guide to sizing rack power by real load rather than PSU labels, and to selecting UPS and PDU as one power architecture.
April 8, 2026
14 min to read