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To choose the servers that will meet your needs, it is helpful to think about the questions listed below. When you have identified your present requirements and the extent of possible future growth, it is easy to match a server to your needs.

1. How many users will be accessing files on the server? A single server will handle light traffic (3 to 10 users) more smoothly than very heavy traffic (over 30 users).
2. What size will the files be? Your larger graphics files will require more hard disk space than end user or word processing files.
3. How many networking services will your server perform? Bloom MicroTech servers are designed to perform many functions (see list below). Bloom MicroTech's Network Solutions Team can help you find the best way to implement the server functions you need.

What types of servers are available?

Application Servers--Business applications such as general ledgers or inventory databases remain on the server. Clients make inquiries to the server and then send updates and changes to the server based application database.

Communications Servers--Controls traffic between other networks, LANs, WANs, mainframes, the Internet and other communication transmission media. It provides an entranceway into private LAN, MAN or WAN using a modem, router or dedicated phone lines. Provides quick and secure connections for remote users (notebooks or remote office sites) to access the resources of the home or company server.

Directory Services Servers--Indexes all users, nodes and servers on a network, sometimes on an enterprise level. Allows management of entire LANs or other groups of nodes on a given network tree. Provides an index of everything connected to a network for administrative purposes.

Fax Servers--Manages fax traffic in and out of the network though one or more fax/modem cards. Users request faxes that have been sent or received with software on their workstation.

File & Print Servers--Used for file and data storage and sharing of printer peripherals. The server stores files you are working on so you may request them from your desktop and alter them via your desktop software.

Internet Servers--Manages Internet or Intranet traffic. Allows you to create and publish Web pages, sell products over the World Wide Web and gather contacts and feedback.

Mail Servers--Manages e-mail and messaging for clients. Software on the client workstation allows messages to be sent both inside and outside the network.

Which Bloom MicroTech server is best for me?

Each of Bloom MicroTech's servers offer a flexible, stable solution for your new or expanding network. With manageability features and Bloom MicroTech's proven design, the Eclipse server line keeps your cost of ownership low.

Eclipse II

Competitively-priced midrange corporate networking solution; custom configure with single or dual 200MHz Pentium Pro processors, up to 1GB ECC EDO memory, and up to ten 4GB Ultra-Wide SCSI-3 hard drives. Hot-swappable, redundant capabilities protect data and maintain availability for mission critical environments. Available without NOS and monitor.

Eclipse I

Powerful, economical server with expandability and manageability built in; custom configure with single or dual 200MHz Pentium Pro processors, up to 1GB ECC EDO memory, and up to six 4GB Ultra-Wide SCSI-3 hard drives. Available without NOS and monitor.

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