1U Servers

A 1U server enables businesses to efficiently increase computing, storage, and memory capacity. As the smallest rack server available, a 1U server provides substantial performance in a space-saving design.

A 1U server is ideal as a small business server. These slim-profile servers are easy to deploy and offer flexibility to expand server capability later on. This provides businesses with an optimal balance between computing power, power consumption, and convenient deployment. Companies can easily use these as a primary server or as a backup server or network server.

PowerEdge servers offer a range of 1U devices that simplify IT infrastructure, automate everyday tasks, boost business productivity and handle virtualization workloads.

A 1U server occupies one unit in a server rack. Each unit in a rack is approximately 1.75 inches in height. Rack servers are mounted within a rack frame with appropriate space for cooling between each device. All the components required to run the server are housed within the frame.

A 1U server offers several benefits over larger rack servers and other types of servers.

• Space-saving design. A 1U server packs a remarkable amount of performance into a very small space. That makes these slim devices an excellent choice for deployment in a small server rack, where the geographic footprint is quite limited.
• Scalable capacity. 1U servers enable data architects to easily scale capacity as needed, meeting compute demands today, while allowing future growth.
• Power efficiency. 1U servers tend to consume less power than many larger servers. This makes them an excellent choice for smaller businesses.
• Web hosting. Organizations of all kinds require servers to power their operations. For growing businesses starting to host their website, 1U servers can be beneficial. The flexibility of 1U servers allows companies to add more servers as their businesses grow.

With PowerEdge 1U servers, businesses can:

Scale easily
Add cost-efficient compute, storage, and memory capacity as needed.

Increase efficiency with automated processes
Automate server lifecycle management. Resolve issues with less IT effort using automated and predictive technology. If your company is trying to improve efficiency, 1U servers can help.

Protect your data with integrated security
Every PowerEdge server is built with a cyber-resilient architecture that integrates security into every aspect of the lifecycle, from design to retirement. This is crucial for businesses where data security is central to their business model but is essential for all organizations in general.

Simplify management
The OpenManage™ portfolio provides tools for optimizing all aspects of server technology. OpenManage unifies management for more straightforward access, provides greater availability and visibility.

OpenManage™ also enables administrators to respond more quickly to resolve issues. It can also simplify integrations with third-party systems and allows administrators to monitor servers remotely.

What is a 1U server?
A 1U server is a dedicated computer designed to occupy one unit in a standard server rack, with dimensions approximately 1.75 inches high and 19 inches wide. “1U” stands for “one unit,” and these servers are designed to be power-efficient.

What are the advantages of a 1U server?
A 1U server has a variety of advantages. Here are some Dell 1U server advantages:

• Space-saving design
• Enables businesses to scale easily as demands evolve
• Cost-efficient: 1U servers are generally cheaper to acquire and operate
• Easy to maintain