Articles by SERVERMALL
AMD EPYC Servers for Virtualization: VMware, Proxmox, Hyper-V, and a VMware Alternative After License Growth
AMD EPYC can consolidate more virtual machines onto fewer physical hosts, but the highest core count does not always deliver the best value. This guide compares VMware, Proxmox and Hyper-V and explains how to balance memory, NVMe storage, networking, resilience and migration planning.
July 10, 2026
30 min to read
Single-Socket AMD EPYC Server: When One CPU Is Better Than Two Intel Xeons
A single socket is no longer a compromise. See when an AMD EPYC server is simpler and more cost-effective than a dual-socket Intel setup — and when Xeon still makes sense.
July 9, 2026
28 min to read
AMD EPYC 9005 vs. EPYC 9004: Is It Worth Upgrading Servers in 2026–2027?
See where EPYC 9005 is worth the investment and where EPYC 9004 still offers the better performance-to-cost balance.
July 8, 2026
25 min to read
Intel Xeon Server for AI Inference: When a CPU is Enough, and When a GPU is Needed
CPU oder GPU für Inference? Wir zeigen, wo Xeon für Klassifizierung, RAG und Batch-Verarbeitung genügt – und wo ein Beschleuniger sofort eingeplant werden sollte.
July 7, 2026
28 min to read
Intel Xeon 6 vs. 4th and 5th Gen Xeon Scalable: Is it Worth Upgrading Servers in 2026–2027?
Xeon 6 or Xeon Scalable 4/5 for your next server refresh? A practical guide for new projects, refurbished infrastructure and long-term planning.
July 6, 2026
22 min to read
Intel Xeon 6 P-core vs. E-core: Which Server to Choose for Virtualization, AI, and Enterprise Workloads?
⚙️ P-core or E-core? See where single-core speed matters and where density and energy efficiency win.
July 2, 2026
23 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.
July 1, 2026
30 min to read
How to Expand Storage: JBOD Disk Enclosures, 12/24/48/84 Drives, SFF/LFF, and Capacity Growth Plan
A practical guide to storage expansion: when to add a disk shelf, when to replace the array, how 12/24/48/84-bay shelves differ, and what to check before purchase.
June 30, 2026
34 min to read
Dual Controller, Cache, and BBU in Storage Systems: Why They Are Needed and How They Affect Fault Tolerance
Dual controller is only part of a reliable storage design. Here is how cache protection, BBU, multipathing and failover checks determine real storage availability.
June 29, 2026
35 min to read