Desktop/Laptop Server Storage

A network server that is dedicated to storage. A network attached storage (NAS) device is a true storage server because it is dedicated to data access and nothing else.

However, a file server, database server or video server could also be classified as a storage server if it is dedicated to storage and retrieval and performs no other functions. Storage servers often come in RAID configurations for performance and fault tolerance.

Networking/Data Center Solutions

Datacenter solutions refer to the products and services needed to create and maintain a data center. Products include IT equipment, like servers, routers, storage systems, and firewalls, as well as supporting infrastructure for the physical data center, like cooling systems, batteries, generators, and cabling. Services include technical support, installation, and configuration.

As more data and infrastructure are virtualized, more solutions address the resources needed for access and protection of data in the cloud. A software-defined data center runs workloads locally or in the cloud or moves them back and forth as needed.