Cables & Accessories
Aside from the primary hardware – such as our computer and a router to connect to the Internet – we will also need miscellaneous cables and accessories to get everything setup.
Display
Our server will be "headless" – meaning we will be able to control it remotely over the network without using a keyboard, mouse or display. However, we will still need a display during the initial installation process or while troubleshooting.
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You will need a compatible display with a resolution greater than 640x480.
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Cable |
Cables You will need any applicable power cables or adapters. Similarly, we will need a compatible cable for connecting the display to our server. |
Input Devices
While we will be accessing our server remotely, we need some human interface devices – such as a mouse and keyboard for controlling the computer.
Mouse |
Mouse You will need a compatible USB mouse.
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Keyboard |
Keyboard You will need a compatible USB keyboard. |
Input Devices
Mouse
Keyboard
Networking
We explored the router as an important piece of networking equipment, but there are other components that we will need to host a server.
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Modem
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Keyboard |
Cables You will need at least two Category 6 Ethernet cables. These can handle blazing fast 2.5Gbit connection speeds over short cables while still maintaining minimum 1GBit speeds over distances of up to 100 meters – or 328 feet. |
External Storage
Computer systems are equipped with internal storage drives for storing the operating system, as well as your applications, files and media. When setting up and running a server, external storage devices are just as important.
These storage devices will be erased and any important data should be backed up.
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Flash Drive We will need a USB
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Hard_drive |
External Storage Drive Connecting an external hard drive
Even more importantly, an external hard drive provides an easily accessible option for creating backups in the event there is a systems failure. |