Crucial, the memory and storage experts, has launched a new interactive tool to help IT decision makers take the first step in deciding between scaling up and upgrading servers, or scaling out and adding more servers.
Crucial’s interactive tool enables IT decision makers to take the first step in determining which approach is right for them when considering data centre expansion, taking into account factors such as DIMMs per channel, use of virtualisation software, server memory technology, as well as available budget.
Michael Moreland, Crucial Server DRAM Product Marketing Manager, commented, “Scaling up or scaling out is all about finding a way to increase server workload performance. The first step is for IT departments to determine which approach is right for them. Scaling up will help you get as much performance as possible out of existing servers. Then, once existing servers have reached their performance limits, scale out is a reasonable option, where new servers are added and the data center scales out. It doesn’t end there, though. Once you scale out, you can then scale up with more advanced CPU, memory, and storage components, and the data center growth process repeats itself.”
He continues, “Deciding how to scale data center performance isn’t always as easy as looking at the CPUs and level of memory technology you’re running. You have to look at the number of DIMMs per channel you’re populating in each server, the memory module density you’re using, your hardware replacement cycle, your data center’s floor plan, your use of virtualization, power consumption, and of course, your budget. When you scale up or scale out, you’re really making a decision based on a combination of these factors because they all come into play.”
When IT decision-makers are ready to scale up or out, the Crucial Advisor™ tool identifies compatible server modules in 60 seconds or less. Crucial server memory is compatible with OEM systems and manufacturer warranties, and all parts are component and module tested to mission-critical server standards.
Crucial server modules are backed by a limited lifetime warranty and the Crucial Reliance Program, and are available in DDR to DDR4 memory technology in all form factors.
