Microsservers Are a Go! Page 2 Microservers Are a Go! For the
most part, current servers have a single-core processor
(sometimes dual-core or maybe even quad-core), some basic amount
of memory, one or two NICs, and at least one hard drive of some
size and capacity. What makes a micro-server unique is the focus
on low-power. Instead of 95-130W per processor (16.25W per
core), a microserver can get as low as 5-20W for the entire
server (memory, network and storage). What this means is that
you can get a complete microserver that uses less power than a
single core of a larger server. As a result of the low power
draw, microservers can be packed very, very densely. It is not
unusual to be able to pack up to several thousand servers in a
single 42U rack. There are a number of microserver solutions
shown by various vendors, of which most are really "demo units,"
although some are available for commercial purchase. - Dell
Copper - Sled (like a blade) with a Marvell SoC (System on a
Chip) that has four 32-bit Marvell