Answer to Question #219034 in Computer Networks for stan

Question

Assemble a Server computer based on your budget (state the amount in Ghana Cedis), discussing the type of components (giving their exact names, model numbers, types, cost, architecture, etc.) you would need and give reasons why you need them.

Answer 1

A server is basically a computer or program that provides service to other devices either on the local network or other network outside the local network. These components are:

1.HDD - Sea gate Iron Wolf 4TB internal HDD:

interface SATA 6Gbs.

256MB cache.

7200rpm.

Cost - 470.43 Ghanaian cedis.

The price is fair and it's faster due to high RPM(Revolutions Per Minute)

2.Motherboard - The Intel R Sever Board S2600BP : 

Cost - 3475 Ghanaian cedis.

Cost effective.

Reliable for a small business.

3. Processor(CPU) - Intel Xeon E5 Quad Core Processor 3.5 4 LGA 2011 BX80644E51620V3 : 

Cost - 5055 Ghanaian cedis

Xeon processor are more popular.

More faster with a higher clock speed.

Relatively affordable amount for a server.

4.Network Controller - Asus 10Gbps Gigabit Ethernet PCI Express Network Adapter PCIe 2.0/3.0 X4

SFP+ Network Card/Ethernet Card Support Fiber Optic (XG-C100F):

Cost -  688 Ghanaian cedis.

5.Memory ( RAM ) - 2 nos. HyperX Fury 8GB 3000MHz DDR4 CL15 DIMM Black XMP Desktop Memory

(HX430C15FB3/8): 

Cost - 570 Ghanaian cedis.

(As all programs are executed in the memory a bigger RAM will come in handy, thus the DDR4

RAM are the fastest and most current with an 8GB memory it will be efficient for a small

business).

6.Power Supply - Cooler Master MWE 450W 80 Plus Non-Modular White Series SMPS Power Supply : 

cost - 249 Ghanaian cedis.

Very cost effective for a small business.

7.Cabinet - Gamdias TALOS E2 Mid Tower PC Case Cabinet with Trapezoidal Tempered Glass and 3

Built-in 120mm ARGB Fans : 

cost - 419 Ghanaian cedis.

the trapezoidal tempered glass allows for a higher air flow.