Server type

Since the development of the server (SERVER), servers adapting to different functions and environments have been constantly appearing, and the classification standards are also varied.

1. According to the application hierarchy, it is divided into four categories: entry-level servers, workgroup-level servers, department-level servers, and enterprise-class servers.

(1) Entry-level server (2) Workgroup server (3) Departmental server (4) Enterprise server

2. According to the server's processor architecture (ie, the instruction system used by the server CPU), the server is divided into three types: CISC architecture server, RISC architecture server, and VLIW architecture server.

(1) CISC Architecture Server (2) RISC Architecture Server (3) VLIW Architecture Server

3. According to the use of the server is divided into general-purpose server and dedicated server two categories.

(1) Universal Servers (2) Dedicated Servers

4. According to the server's chassis structure, servers can be divided into four types: desktop server, rack server, rack server, and blade server.

(1) Desktop Servers (2) Rack Servers (3) Rack Servers (4) Blade Servers