Comparatively pricey, but IBM delivers a quality rack-server package.

The T100 is a compact pedestal server and its combination of value and features makes it well worth considering

The first of the new breed of IBM rack servers, delivering superb design and a wealth of new features.

A versatile single-socket rack server with a wide range of processor choices, plus a good warranty for the price.

A versatile single-socket rack server with a wide range of processor choices, plus a good warranty for the price.

A huge capacity, classy specification, plenty of business-related storage features and lightning performance

A low-cost, managed Gigabit switch with full PoE support on all fixed ports, but the external power supply is huge.

Adaptec could offer a higher storage capacity for the price, but the 650 certainly delivers on performance and features.

HP’s Opteron MP server delivers an innovative design teamed with high expansion potential and a good price.

A disappointingly modest number of improvements, although they’re well integrated into the complete suite.

The Nehalem-based xeons are a landmark release, with exceptional performance married to great power.

D-Link offers a well-built desktop NAS appliance that looks good value, but for business users it’s short of features

Not the best value, but this desktop NAS appliance offers good backup and webserver facilities.

An easily managed appliance for small offices. Performance is modest, but it offers useful remote access features

Installation needs to be much more streamlined, but this is a low-maintenance security solution with quality reporting

A solidly built thin client with a good hardware specification and features, including a classy remote management act

A tad pricey but a well-built desktop DAS appliance with plenty of fault-tolerant storage and top performance

The DAT 160 breathes new life into the format and provides a firm upgrade path for users of DAT 72 and DDS-4.

In the mid-range backup market, no other tape format has proved to be as popular as LTO Ultrium. We bring you a first look at the fourth generation.

For a laser printer manufacturer, GCC has an unusual history. Formed in 1981, the company originally developed enhancements for coin-operated video games such as Ataris Missile Command and also brought us PacMan.