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Last Updated: 3/7/2024 12:09:12 PM

Previous SEL Number: 04HW-01-SRVR

Description: Computer used as central host to provide connectivity or data to other systems/users.

ImportantFeatures: Server operating system, such as Linux or Windows Server 2022.
RAM and storage requirements vary greatly based upon the applications, database(s), and number of users. Recommended starting point is 64GB RAM and 1TB solid state drive (SSD).
At least one server-grade processor such as Intel Xeon (5th Generation).

Operating Considerations: Before purchase of server hardware, carefully consider mission requirements and life cycle costs of operating/maintaining dedicated physical servers versus use of virtual servers from cloud providers such as Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure. Physical servers are usually justified for high availability, Internet-independent operations.

Consider fault tolerance in design, such as dual power supplies, dual fans, disk arrays (such as RAID arrays) in which striping and mirroring can be used to create efficient, redundant storage. Additional fault tolerance features include error-correcting memory, and multiple processor architecture in which processing continues in a degraded mode after failure of single processor.

Consider geographic dispersion of networked servers for increased security and survivability.

Ensure clean, reliable power source and surge protection. Consider rack-mount versions if space is a consideration.
Depending upon the number of servers in the configuration, environmental factors such as cooling may be an issue.

Servers with all of the above features can be extremely expensive. Alternatively, multiple identical servers can be procured and configured as a cluster to provide a desired combination of processing enhancement and redundancy.

Select Gigabit NIC in order to minimize bottlenecks in the architecture.

Training Requirements: Core Training: Per Manufacturer's Specifications
Initial Training: Extensive (> 2 days)
Sustainment Training: Moderate (1-2 days)

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Applicable Standards and References:

MSSL:

Responder Safety: Infectious Diseases

Law Enforcement: Forensic Technician

Medical: Point of Dispensing