General compute servers are designed to handle a wide range of computing tasks, typically involving general-purpose computing, such as running applications, processing data, and performing calculations.
The main functions or services processed by a general compute server can vary depending on the specific needs of the organization, including the following tasks:
The main functions or services processed by a general compute server can vary depending on the specific needs of the organization, including the following tasks:
- Running web applications like websites or web-based software.
- Data processing of large amounts of data, such as data analytics and machine learning tasks.
- Virtualization: virtual machines that can be used to run multiple operating systems or applications on a single physical server.
- File storage and management for documents, images, videos, etc.
Key challenges
General compute servers require sufficient processing power, memory, storage, network bandwidth, cooling, and security to maintain optimal performance.
- Security against cyber threats, such as malware, viruses, and hacking attempts. Security vulnerabilities can impact performance and compromise the integrity of the server and the data it stores.
- Reliable availability and readiness for the applications and tasks served to the system, to minimize disruptions to users.
- Density in 1U or 2U racks or the denser Blade format, all of which depend on the system power and performance capabilities to achieve higher performance/watt and performance density.
Our products and solutions
ST offers extensive product coverage of server needs for data centers, ranging from advanced power management solutions, including power-conversion ICs for 48 and 12 V power architectures, to microcontrollers, environmental sensors, protection devices, and other key components, such as analog functions and secure solutions.
