Definition[]
A server farm (or server cluster, also called a data center) is
| “ | [a] form of cluster computing in which a large number of servers are collocated in a data centre.[1] | ” |
Overview[]
Server farms often have backup servers, which can take over the function of primary servers in the event of a primary server failure.
Server farms are typically co-located with the network switches and/or routers which enable communication between the different parts of the cluster and the users of the cluster.
The computers, routers, power supplies, and related electronics are typically mounted on 19-inch racks in a server room or data center.
References[]
- ↑ Tallinn Manual, at 214.