Building the server allows you to manually configure and get the required hardware for later use. By assembling the server yourself, you can create a finer configuration that best suits your goals and objectives. In order for the assembly to be as efficient as possible, it is necessary to adhere to a certain sequence when choosing components.
Instructions
Step 1
Decide on the platform and the approximate cost of all equipment. Determine the system requirements for your server to function successfully. It is worth noting that, depending on the purpose of use, the required power will also change. So, if you decide to organize a small file storage, where you plan to place only files for personal use, you are unlikely to need an expensive and powerful machine. However, if you are planning to launch an Internet resource with an average traffic, you will need more expensive equipment.
Step 2
Choose a processor that will be the main component of your server. Explore reviews and reviews on the most recent models and technologies used. For more or less powerful machines, a minimum presence of 4 cores in the processor is desirable. For file storage or a personal proxy server, a single core device is fine. The popular server platforms today are Intel Xeon and AMD Opteron.
Step 3
Select a motherboard for the selected processor model. If you want your server to take up the minimum space in the room, look into MicroITX boards. There are also larger MiniATX and ATX motherboards that vary in size. When choosing, pay attention to the number of available interfaces, for example, the presence of several pluggable SATA connectors, slots for memory sticks and the presence of additional ports for connecting peripheral equipment.
Step 4
Start selecting additional components. Purchase RAM sticks in accordance with the connector on the motherboard and hard drives of the required size. If necessary, buy a new network card if the adapter built into the motherboard does not suit you in any way. Pay special attention to cooling the entire system - purchase multiple coolers to keep all equipment running without overheating.
Step 5
At the last stage, select the case and the power supply for it. The case should be selected depending on the size of the motherboard. Install the power supply based on the power consumption of your equipment. Add up the total power for each of the system elements by adding up the power consumption characteristics of each purchased card. Based on this data, select a suitable power supply. The assembly can be considered complete.
