Ok i think we would all agree that to define the components needed, esi1 would have to clarify
- what OS he wants to run
- What applications will be sitting on that piece of equipment (SQL etc)
- Backup requirements
- Heat management requirements *still believe this could be ambigous
Based on his response it would be easy to choose the hardware at the right price that satisfy his requirements. most def they'll be debate on choice for instance some may prefer RAM by kingston as opposed to samsung or quantum V4 backup drives as oppossed to the VXA. a descision here, once the hardware meets the criteria will simply just be a matter of how well the companies market their products.