Building a storage server has many factors, drives, type of drives, RAID card, software, network performance if the storage is over network. There is a checklist of things to consider below with seven of the key elements. 

• The type of storage needed. There are different types of storage, such as block storage, file storage, and object storage. Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages, so it's important to choose the right type for your needs.

• The amount of storage needed. The amount of storage you need will depend on the amount of data you need to store.

• The performance needed. The performance of a storage server will depend on the type of workloads you need to run. For example, if you need to run high-performance workloads, you'll need a storage server with high-performance disks.

• The budget. The cost of a storage server will vary depending on the type of storage, the amount of storage, and the performance needed.

• The reliability needed. The reliability of a storage server is important, especially if you need to store critical data.

• The scalability needed. If you need to scale your storage needs in the future, you'll need to choose a storage server that can be easily scaled.

• The features needed. There are a number of features that are available on storage servers, such as data deduplication, compression, and replication. You'll need to choose a storage server that has the features you need.

With each storage server and storage need, there is a use case and there are multiple options. As a premier partner of several manufacturers, we are here to help.

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