Why Upgrading Your Server is Essential for Modern Businesses

Why Upgrading Your Server is Essential for Modern Businesses

As a company who campions green technology, writing a blog post on why upgrading your server is essential for your business might seem contradictory to our company ethos of keeping technology in circulation for longer. However, as we shall discuss not only will upgrading your server deliver improved performance and reliability, but there are big energy savings to be made by upgrading your server estate with newer models embracing energy-efficient designs which can help to reduce their carbon footprint and lower operational costs. 

Unrivalled Performance

In recent years the volume of data being generated has grown exponentially with the advent of big data, IoT devices, and multimedia content meaning that servers are now operating under increasingly heavier workloads. In response manufacturers have engineered servers to deliver unmatched performance with cutting edge processors and advanced memory technologies delivering lightning-fast processing speeds and superior capabilities. The HPE ProLiant Gen11 servers for example now provide up to 2.76x higher compute intensive integer throughput performance when compared to its predecessor and delivers up to 1.68x more virtualisation performance.

Not only do the new server models offer a substantial improvement in performance to manage more intense workloads however, but they are more suitable to the challenges of the modern workplace by providing solutions to cyber security risks, AI inferencing, and an increasing reliance on cloud-based applications. The Dell’s PowerEdge portfolio now offers more performance including up to 2.9x greater AI inferencing with Intel Deep Learning Boost and Intel Advanced Matirx Extensions incorporated into their 4th Gen Intel Xeon processors. Meanwhile, HPE ProLiant Gen11 Servers are equipped with advanced security features and built-in resiliency to cyber-security with HPE Silicon Root of Trust technology protecting the server’s firmware from unauthorized access and tampering, and their Intelligent System Tuning optimizing performance and reliability by dynamically adjusting their server resources based on workload requirements.

Improved Energy Efficiencies

The new server models also embrace green technology and a commitment to lowering their carbon footprint with technology advancements providing sustainable benefits and substantial cost savings. HPE Gen11 servers boasts of six server energy efficiency world records, which come as a result of intelligent power management features, optimised cooling systems and power-efficient components incorporated into their machines. If Dell is your preference, they have a 3-pronged attack to improving energy efficiency which include: Smart Flow design which increases airflow and reduces fan power; Power Manager software which monitors carbon emissions and sets power caps to limit overall energy usage; and the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) incorporated into 46 of their systems.

Upgrading Your Server with Steel City Consulting

Of course, upgrading your server is a significant cost to the business and in these austere times it can be difficult to find available budget to upgrade to the latest models. At Steel City Consulting we can work with businesses to assess whether companies will see sufficient benefits to their business and calculate how long it will take to see a return on their investment. It may be that for less intensive environments your current server will work perfectly well, in which case we can suggest ways in which you can improve the efficiency and lifespan of this machine; however, for some of our clients upgrading their server will make sense and we are here to help. Not only can we spec up a server that meets your needs, but we can build and maintain the server for you. 

To further reduce your carbon footprint, we can advise how your old server can be repurposed or reused in a less intensive environment or give you a price to buy it through our buy-back scheme. Not only does this make upgrading your server more cost effective with us, as we can discount the value in your old server from the price of your new one, but it also ensures that your old machine does not end up in a landfill.

Call Today

If you are thinking of upgrading your server and have any questions about which server would be right for your business our team would be happy to take a call on 0114 400 0038 or can be emailed at sales@steelcityconsulting.co.uk