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What is an Inspur NP Tower Server?
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An Inspur NP Tower Server is a standalone, rack-free server designed for small to medium data centers, offering enterprise-grade performance, expandability, and reliability in a compact chassis.
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What are the key features of Inspur NP Tower Servers?
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Inspur NP Tower Servers feature Intel Xeon or AMD EPYC CPUs, up to 2 TB DDR4 memory, hot-swappable storage bays, redundant power supplies, integrated RAID, and advanced remote management.
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Which processors power Inspur NP Tower Servers?
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Inspur NP Tower Servers support the latest Intel Xeon Scalable and AMD EPYC processors, delivering from 8 to 64 cores per socket for diverse workloads.
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How much memory can Inspur NP Tower Servers support?
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Depending on the model, Inspur NP Tower Servers support up to 2 terabytes of DDR4 ECC memory across 16 DIMM slots, ensuring data integrity and high performance.
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What storage options are available on Inspur NP Tower Servers?
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They offer flexible storage with up to 12 hot-swappable 3.5\
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Are Inspur NP Tower Servers virtualization-ready?
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Yes. Inspur NP Tower Servers are certified for VMware, Hyper-V, KVM and other hypervisors, delivering optimized CPU, memory and I/O resources for virtualized environments.
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What remote management capabilities do Inspur NP Tower Servers offer?
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They include an integrated BMC with IPMI 2.0, Redfish API support and Inspur’s InCloud Manager for secure, remote monitoring, firmware updates and hardware diagnostics.
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How energy-efficient are Inspur NP Tower Servers?
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Inspur NP Tower Servers feature 80 PLUS Platinum/Titanium power supplies, intelligent fan control and dynamic CPU power capping to minimize energy consumption and operating costs.
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What network connectivity choices exist for Inspur NP Tower Servers?
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Standard dual 10GbE ports with optional quad-port 25/40/100GbE NICs, plus PCIe expansion slots for additional network adapters, SAN HBAs or InfiniBand cards.
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How do I configure high-availability on Inspur NP Tower Servers?
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Implement redundant power supplies, dual network paths, hardware RAID mirroring and clustering software to achieve continuous uptime and automated failover.
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What built-in security features do Inspur NP Tower Servers include?
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They provide Intel Trusted Execution Technology, TPM 2.0, secure boot, chassis intrusion detection and BIOS/firmware whitelisting to protect hardware and data.
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Which operating systems are supported on Inspur NP Tower Servers?
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Inspur NP Tower Servers are certified for Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise, Ubuntu Server and VMware ESXi for broad software compatibility.
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What warranty and support options are available?
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Inspur offers a standard three-year on-site hardware warranty with options for hardware next business-day replacement, 24×7 technical support and extended service plans.
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How can I scale or upgrade my Inspur NP Tower Server?
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Scale by adding memory DIMMs, storage drives, PCIe cards and GPU accelerators; upgrade CPUs within the same socket family and expand network bandwidth via modular NICs.
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What factors influence the cost of an Inspur NP Tower Server?
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Pricing depends on CPU core count, memory capacity, storage type, RAID controller, network interfaces and support services, allowing custom configurations to match budget and workload.