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New and Refurbished Servers: Their Benefits and Differences

When it comes to setting up a business or a large organization, an important factor is the choice of server. There are two options available when selecting a server, the refurbished server, and the new server. This blog post will compare these two types of servers to help you make an informed decision.

Benefits of New Servers

Buying a new server can be a great investment for any business. Server technology has advanced significantly over the years, and purchasing a new server can help your business stay competitive in the ever-evolving digital landscape. Below, we will look at some of the benefits of purchasing a new server for your business.

  1. Increased Processing Power

New servers are built with the latest processor technology, often boasting multiple CPU cores and faster clock speeds. This can help your business to run more applications or handle more concurrent users. Additionally, this improved processing power can reduce the risk of server crashes or slowdowns, as the system can handle more workload.

  1. Improved Security

Newer servers have enhanced security features such as antivirus software, firewalls, and data encryption. This can help to protect your business from cyber threats, ensuring that your data remains secure.

Benefits of Refurbished Servers

Refurbished servers provide numerous benefits for businesses of all sizes. These servers are great for many businesses, from cost savings to improved performance. Below, we will discuss the benefits of choosing a refurbished server for your business.

  1. Cost Savings

One of the primary benefits of refurbished servers is cost savings. Refurbished servers are typically much cheaper than new servers, and they can provide you with the same performance. This means you can purchase a high-performance server at a fraction of the cost of a new server. These cost savings can be especially beneficial for small businesses with limited budgets.

  1. Improved Performance

Refurbished servers can be just as reliable and powerful as new servers. Many refurbished servers are remanufactured to the same exacting standards as new servers and can provide the same performance as a new server. This means that your business can benefit from the improved performance of a refurbished server without the cost of purchasing a brand-new server.

The Difference Between New And Refurbished Servers

When buying servers, one of the main choices you have to make is between new and refurbished servers. Both options have pros and cons, so understanding their differences is important.

●      Performance

In terms of performance, new servers usually offer better performance than refurbished servers due to their newer components. New servers also generally come with a longer warranty, providing additional peace of mind.

●      Reliability

Regarding reliability, refurbished servers are often a better option than new servers. Refurbished servers have often been tested and inspected to ensure they are in good working condition. This means that they can often provide more reliable performance than new servers.

●      Environmental-Friendliness

Finally, it’s important to consider the environment when choosing between new and refurbished servers. Refurbished servers are often more environmentally friendly than new servers because they use fewer resources during production.

Conclusion

When considering purchasing a server, it is important to understand the difference between new and refurbished servers. New servers come straight from the manufacturer and are usually more reliable and less likely to have issues. Refurbished servers are typically pre-owned and have been tested, fixed, and updated by the seller. Depending on the user's needs, both types of servers can be a good choice.  Ultimately, the decision between new and refurbished servers should be based on your specific needs and budget.

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Hitachi VSP 5600

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The Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform 5000 series is a data storage solution for enterprises that supports block, file, and mainframe applications. It includes the Hitachi Ops Center management software suite for efficiency, data security, enhanced analytics, and centralised administration. The VSP series 5000 have Max. Number of drivers, including spares- 33 NVMe SCM, 96 NVMe and 768 SFF SSD. To accommodate up to 33 million IOPS and 69PB of data, Hitachi Accelerated Fabric can scale from twin controllers with quad CPUs to 12 controllers with 24 CPUs. It has a lightning-fast 39μs Minimum Response Time. Due to the controller architecture, scaling up the system results in a more resilient solution and provides 99.999999 per cent data availability. Additionally, the platform supports various media types combined on the same storage platform, including SAS FMD, SSD, HDD to NVMe SSD, and SCM media.

Hitachi VSP 5200

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The Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform 5000 series is a data storage solution for enterprises that supports block, file, and mainframe applications. It includes the Hitachi Ops Center management software suite for efficiency, data security, enhanced analytics, and centralised administration. The VSP series 5000 have Max. Number of drivers, including spares- 33 NVMe SCM, 96 NVMe and 768 SFF SSD. To accommodate up to 33 million IOPS and 69PB of data, Hitachi Accelerated Fabric can scale from twin controllers with quad CPUs to 12 controllers with 24 CPUs. It has a lightning-fast 39μs Minimum Response Time. Due to the controller architecture, scaling up the system results in a more resilient solution and provides 99.999999 per cent data availability. Additionally, the platform supports various media types combined on the same storage platform, including SAS FMD, SSD, HDD to NVMe SSD, and SCM media.

Hitachi DS7160

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With a maximum of 16 Intel Xeon 8276L CPUs and up to 12TB of memory, the Hitachi Advanced Server DS7160 is a powerful server. Mother Board Revision: 12001509-006 BIOS/uEFI: UEFI: BIOS_PUR043.37.14.121 (06/02/2020) CPU: 16 Intel Xeon® Platinum 8276L Processor 2.20 GHz RAM: 12 TB Ports and Bus Types: 3 USB Ports 40 PCI Express X8 8 PCI Express X16 Video Adapter: Matrox Graphics Inc. G200 SE A (PCI) Host Bus Adapter: Emulex Corporation LPe31004 FC (Quad Port) , FibreChannel LSI Logic SAS 9300-8i , Serial SCSI (SAS) Emulex Corporation LPe31002 FC (Dual-Port) , FibreChannel LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS 9361-8i , Serial SCSI (SAS) Broadcom® SAS 9300-8E Host Bus Adapter , Serial SCSI (SAS) Emulex Corporation LightPulse LPe12002 8Gb/s Fibre Channel PCI Express , FibreChannel Intel X99 Chipset (DHX99 PCH) , Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disk Drive: 2 SanDisk SDLF1DAM-400G , Serial ATA (SATA) 6 HGST Ultrastar SS300 (HUSMM3240ASS204) , Serial SCSI (SAS) Seagate® Enterprise Capacity 3.5 HDD v4 SAS, 4TB (ST4000NM0034) , Serial SCSI (SAS) Storage Area Network (SAN) Device: Hitachi Data Systems Hitachi Universal Storage Platform V

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