Articles by SERVERMALL
What is a LUN in storage systems and how to connect it to a server
How does a server access a disk on a storage array, and why is mapping alone insufficient? Explore LUNs, thin provisioning, redundant paths and connections to popular server platforms while keeping existing data safe 🔧
October 20, 2026
22 min to read
Lenovo XClarity: remote management of ThinkSystem servers
How does XClarity Controller differ from Administrator and One, and which licence unlocks the remote console? Explore XCC generations, initial connections and management settings for ThinkSystem servers.
October 19, 2026
14 min to read
Intel VROC: what it is, how it works, and which key to choose
An NVMe array built with Intel VROC depends on VMD support, licensing and the operating system as well as the drives. Explore Standard and Premium keys, SSD compatibility, driver installation and the choice between VROC and hardware RAID.
October 16, 2026
14 min to read
ZFS: what this file system is, RAID-Z, pools, and configuration
How does ZFS combine drives, detect corruption and help recover data? We explain pools, the differences between mirrors and RAID-Z, caching and snapshots, along with the key setup and recovery commands.
October 15, 2026
16 min to read
Layer 1, 2, and 3 Switches: What They Are and How They Differ
L2 connects devices within a local network, L3 routes traffic between subnets, and L1 switches physical signals. Explore the differences, VLANs, L2+ and the key specifications that affect your choice of switch.
October 14, 2026
16 min to read
Refurbished Storage: What to Check Before Buying – Controllers, Ports, Drives, Cache Batteries, and Licenses
A practical guide to vendor reports, hardware checks and acceptance testing for refurbished enterprise storage.
October 12, 2026
30 min to read
HPE ProLiant DL360: Generational Overview
How do HPE ProLiant DL360 generations differ, and which one suits a new or existing infrastructure? We examine processors, memory, storage configurations, management, cooling and the practical constraints of a dense 1U server.
October 9, 2026
20 min to read
Dell PowerEdge R770 vs. R760 vs. R750: Which Generation to Choose in 2026?
Should you choose the future-ready R770, the balanced R760 or the cost-effective R750 in 2026? This guide explains the platform differences, configuration limits and best use cases for each server. 🔍
October 8, 2026
20 min to read
NVIDIA DGX B300 vs DGX B200 vs DGX H100/H200: which DGX server to choose under LLM, inference and fine-tuning
Which NVIDIA DGX fits large LLMs, production inference or fine-tuning? This guide compares Hopper, Blackwell and Blackwell Ultra across memory, performance and infrastructure demands.
October 7, 2026
19 min to read