Compare the Top Density-Optimized Servers for Startups as of August 2025

What are Density-Optimized Servers for Startups?

Density-optimized servers, also known as high-density servers, are a type of server with an increased capacity to maximize space and power efficiency. They use blade server architecture, allowing for multiple CPUs and large amounts of memory to fit within a small physical footprint. They also use advanced cooling techniques and energy efficient components to reduce costs and improve performance. Density-optimized servers provide an effective solution for organizations looking for reliable, high-performance computing options. Compare and read user reviews of the best Density-Optimized Servers for Startups currently available using the table below. This list is updated regularly.

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    HPE Cray

    HPE Cray

    Hewlett Packard

    HPE Cray exascale supercomputers are an entirely new design, created from the ground up to handle today’s new massive converged modeling, simulation, AI and analytics workloads. Meet the next era of supercomputing. HPE Cray supercomputers are one of our most significant technology advancements in decades. With it, we’re introducing revolutionary capabilities for revolutionary questions. HPE Cray supercomputers are the next era of supercomputing for your next era of science, discovery, and achievement. Rethought and re-engineered, we’ve created an entirely new solution to address today’s diversifying needs. Hardware and software innovations tackle challenges that emerge when core counts increase, compute node architectures proliferate, and workflows expand to incorporate AI at scale.
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    Dell PowerEdge C Series

    Dell PowerEdge C Series

    Dell Technologies

    Dell PowerEdge C-Series servers are a family of high-density, scale-out servers designed for use in hyper-scale and high-performance computing (HPC) environments. These servers are optimized for workloads that demand significant computational power, large storage capacity, and efficient cooling. The C-Series servers offer a modular and flexible design, allowing for customization and configuration to meet the specific needs of various applications, such as big data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and cloud computing. Key features of the PowerEdge C-Series include support for the latest Intel or AMD processors, high memory capacity, a variety of storage options including NVMe drives, and efficient thermal management. With their combination of performance, scalability, and versatility, Dell PowerEdge C-Series servers provide organizations with the tools to handle data-intensive and compute-heavy workloads in today's dynamic IT landscape.
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    Inspur Servers
    Delivering flexible performance through configurable options for data centers of all scales. Supporting leading storage technologies like E3.S and E1.S, PCIe Gen5, and CXL. Redefining power efficiency by raising PSU density up to 4%. Strengthening open collaboration for greater product reliability, and efficiency. Increased redundancy in BIOS/BMC and components for stable operation. Increased security with boot memory inspection, and MFP memory protection. Hardware redundancy from software design reduces system downtime and power consumption. Cloud-based operations and maintenance enable up to 95% fault diagnosis accuracy. End-to-end liquid cooling solutions. Intelligent temperature regulation and hardware architecture improve heat dissipation. Efficient packing technology reduces material volume by 90%, and plastic waste by 30%. 15% power reduction and real-time carbon emissions monitoring through dynamic power management.
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    Intel Integrated Density Optimized Servers

    Intel Integrated Density Optimized Servers

    International Computer Concepts

    Intel integrated high-density servers designed for hyperscale and HPC workloads, built with the understanding of power and space limitations. With the recent launch of Intel's 4th generation Xeon Scalable processors (codenamed Sapphire Rapids), Intel is charting a new server architecture path for the future that will have a huge impact on the CPU industry. Sapphire Rapids includes 52 new product SKUs aimed at vertical-specific server workloads, including AI, 5G, Big Data, and HPC. Talk to us today about your CPU requirements.
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    Thinkmate HDX High-Density Servers
    Thinkmate’s high-density, multi-node HDX servers are the ultimate solution for your enterprise data center. In today's fast-paced and data-driven world, having a reliable and efficient server infrastructure is crucial for success. Whether you're dealing with complex cloud computing, virtualization, or big data analytics, our servers provide the performance and scalability you need to keep pace with your growing business needs. With a focus on high-density design, these servers are equipped with multiple nodes in a single chassis, maximizing your data center space while still delivering top-notch performance. We use the latest technologies, including Intel Xeon Scalable and AMD EPYC processors to ensure that your server can handle even the most demanding applications. In addition to raw performance, we understand the importance of reliability and availability, which is why our servers are equipped with redundant power and network connections.
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    Mercury Rugged Edge Servers
    Rugged subsystems engineered to bring the latest Silicon Valley technology to every inhospitable corner of the globe. No matter the end use, environment or security requirements, when your mission is critical Mercury rugged servers and embedded processing subsystems are the only options. Compute-heavy applications, including AI, signals intelligence and sensor fusion, have driven the need for real-time big data analysis at the edge. Mercury's ruggedized servers and processing solutions make the most sophisticated Silicon Valley technology profoundly more accessible to the A&D industry for actionable insights in the field. Our fully configurable systems are engineered to push computing to the cutting edge of innovation. Mercury’s airborne and mission computers accelerate complex airborne applications like artificial intelligence (AI) and streamline integration, technology refresh, and safety certification.
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    Pogo Linux

    Pogo Linux

    Pogo Linux

    Our best-selling Intel® Modular Servers and AMD Epyc™ Servers deliver next-generation 3rd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable, Intel Core i9®, and AMD Epyc™ processor innovations for cloud computing, virtualization, big data, highly-transactional workloads, and more. High-density space and energy-efficient HPC servers make the most of your available rack space. NVIDIA® GPU servers provide an immense quantity of compute cores to take on massively multithreaded next-generation workloads. Ready for the latest 3rd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors and Optane™ DC persistent memory, our new line of Intrepid Servers takes full advantage of Intel’s latest innovations. Intrepid servers deliver exceptional versatility and modularity along with the hardware quality and longevity you’ve come to expect from Intel. Built on the industry’s first 7nm architecture, this 3rd generation AMD EPYC™ Servers are designed for the data center of tomorrow.
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    GIGABYTE Rack Server
    Scalable rack servers have a high level of flexibility and are optimized for demanding applications in the data center. Rack density from 1U to 5U, servers are designed for single and multi-socket options for x86 processors from AMD and Intel as well as for ARM processors from Ampere. For Big Data, high-performance computing, hyper-converged infrastructure, software-defined storage, and virtualization.
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    GIGABYTE High Density Server
    Compute, storage, and networking are possible in high-density, multi-node servers at lower TCO and greater efficiency. High-Performance Computing (HPC), Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI), edge computing, and file storage.
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    Supermicro MicroBlade
    Powerful and flexible extreme-density 3U or 6U all-in-one blade architecture. Density-optimized designs for up to 4 independent UP nodes per blade server. Up to 86% in power efficiency and 56% in density improvements when compared to standard 1U rackmount servers. Up to 8 DIMM slots, up to 256GB DDR4 memory per node. Platinum and Titanium Level (96%) Efficiency AC/DC power supplies with optional Battery Backup Power (BBP®) support. Up to dual Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 v4/v3 product families. Up to 4x 2.5" SAS3/SATA3 drives per blade server; up to 2 M.2 NVMe drives on selected models. A shared cooling, power, and networking infrastructure is key to the extraordinary density and efficiency offered by blade servers. MicroBlade takes our resource-saving vision even further with Supermicro's innovative Disaggregated Server Design that enables the independent upgrades of the compute modules without replacing the rest of the server infrastructure for optimal TCO.
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    Supermicro MicroCloud
    3U systems supporting 24, 12 or 8 nodes with 4 DIMM slots. Hot-swappable 3.5” or 2.5” NVMe/SAS3/SATA3 options. Onboard 10 Gigabit Ethernet for optimized cost-effectiveness. The MicroCloud modular architecture provides the high density, serviceability, and cost-effectiveness required for today’s demanding hyper-scale deployments. The 24/12/8 modular server nodes are conveniently integrated into a compact 3U chassis that is less than 30 inches deep, saving over 76% of rack space when compared to traditional 1U servers. The MicroCloud family offers hyper scale data center optimized single socket computing solutions with the latest lower-power and high-density system-on-chip (SoC) processors, including Intel® Xeon® E/D/E3/E5 and Intel® Atom® C Processors to enable a wide range of flexible and scalable cloud and edge computing solutions. Power and I/O ports are located at the front of the chassis for rapid server provision, upgrades, and service.
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    Lenovo ThinkSystem High-Density Servers
    Lenovo dense systems deliver massive computing power in minimal space to tackle workloads like High-Performance Computing (HPC), Artificial Intelligence (AI), cloud, grid, and analytics. In our modern age, your servers should have a modern design. With our high-density servers, even the most technical simulations can be performed with gusto. These dense systems pack a punch for all your artificial intelligence, cloud, grid, and analytics needs. Designed to be scalable, our unique water-cooled systems maximize density while putting security first. Liquid cooling innovation and leading energy efficiency packed into one smart ThinkSystem. All the processing power and reliable results you need in one cool package. By utilizing superior heat removal methods compared to air, the critical components all operate at lower temperatures, delivering greater performance in a quiet, energy-efficient system.
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    AMAX ServMax
    4x dual 3rd generation Intel® Xeon® scalable family processor nodes. Up to 28 cores per processor, and up to 224 Processor Cores per 2U Chassis. 16x DIMM per node, Up to 1.5TB ECC Registered DDR4 2933/2666/2133 MHz memory. Enables deployment in data centers requiring liquid cooling. System-level power efficiency to optimize data center power usage effectiveness. ServMax® X-248L Series enables deployment in data centers requiring liquid cooling, delivering system-level power efficiency to optimize data center power usage effectiveness. It packs a tremendous amount of computing, storage, and networking capabilities into a compact 2U form factor. It comes with four Intel® DP Xeon® Scalable Family processor nodes, with up to 28 cores per processor and 224 processor cores per 2U chassis. It also supports 16x DIMM slots and 1x PCI-E expansion slot + 1x IO module per node. Cloud Computing, HPC, and Data Center deployment often scale up to thousands of systems.
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    HPE Apollo
    Defined by data growth, converged workloads, and digital transformation, the exascale era marks the start of a new era of discovery that demands a new era of capabilities. New infrastructure needs to support a diversity of processor technologies and data-intensive workloads in the architecture to support the converged use of analytics, AI, and HPC to unlock the potential of your data and accelerate innovation. Now you can solve your most complex problems with affordable access to supercomputing with HPE Apollo systems. The HPE Apollo systems with rack-scale efficiency deliver just the right amount of performance and adaptability with flexible systems that are optimized for HPC and AI workloads. Keep pace with your growth and adapt to various workloads. HPE Apollo 2000 Gen10 Plus system provides a density-optimized system that can support up to four hot-plug servers in a 2U chassis. It delivers the flexibility to tailor the system to the precise needs of your demanding HPC workload.
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    HPE Moonshot
    High-performance, energy-efficient, workload-optimized infrastructure that is ideal for virtualized desktop applications. Deliver secure desktops and virtual applications for trader workstations and environments across the banking industry using a converged blade system. Customers can now support employee growth and significantly improve productivity with industry-leading automation, security, and remote management capabilities that run on faster, energy-efficient systems and are delivered as-a-service. Moonshot is built on an energy-efficient system-on-chip design that optimizes performance for the most demanding financial services needs. Replace traditional general-purpose processors with highly efficient processors tailored to deliver virtual desktops and applications to your remote workforce. Super-fast Intel Xeon CPU, an integrated workstation GPU, and up to 128GB of high-speed memory result in 32% more Citrix XenApp users per server.
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    Dell PowerEdge XE Servers

    Dell PowerEdge XE Servers

    Dell Technologies

    Our newest addition to the PowerEdge family, PowerEdge XE servers are acceleration-optimized, purpose-built for complex compute and AI/ML/DL and HPC intensive workloads. Modernize operations and infrastructure to drive new initiatives with no-compromise AI acceleration. Push performance boundaries with a dense form-factor, liquid-cooled 2U server approach to AI and HPC initiatives. Maximize performance for AI initiatives in a 4-way GPU, 4U server. Develop, train, and deploy cutting-edge machine learning models, accelerate complex high-performance computing workloads or host accelerated virtualization services in a standard depth, 2-socket, 4U rack. PowerEdge XE is the first server family purpose-built for complex, emerging AI & HPC workloads that require performance. These next-generation purpose-built servers are designed to be the highest performance, insights-driven, intelligent, and always modern with absolutely no compromises.
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    Cisco UCS X-Series
    IDC predicts that by 2023, 300 percent more applications will run in data center and edge locations and 500 million digital applications and services will be developed using cloud-native approaches. Supercharge your apps with this 2-socket modular server with 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors. Embrace what's coming through a system that supports rapid innovation with simplified management from the cloud. Be more efficient with a scalable operating model and adaptable hybrid cloud infrastructure. Instantly consolidate any app onto an efficient modular, scalable platform. Link up with UCS X-Fabric Technology to connect PCIe nodes to compute nodes.
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    Cisco UCS C-Series
    Tackle all of your workload challenges using cloud-based management with Cisco Intersight for simpler, smarter, and more agile computing. Simplify and automate operations across your entire infrastructure from one place with Cisco Intersight. Then, no matter where you are, you can focus on where you're needed most. Unlock savings on UCS with AMD. For a limited time, buy three servers, get one free. Optimize workloads across your hybrid cloud with the flexibility you need to keep everything running smoothly on-premises. Keeping track of new tech, evolving trends, and best practices is a full-time job. Let our CX team guide you through it all.
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    Cisco UCS S-Series
    Our modular architecture lets you right-size infrastructure for the workload and operate with the efficiency and predictable TCO you need. Data is growing exponentially. The need to scale your storage quickly and cost-effectively is vital. Whether you use spinning disk, SSD, NVMe, or a combination of each, the Cisco UCS S-Series has you covered to scale to Petabytes in minutes. Emerging applications are pushing performance limits as data moves closer to compute. A dual server node architecture using 2nd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors and Intel Xeon Scalable processors strikes the right balance between compute and capacity. Making the right investment in technology can have significant long-term benefits. The Cisco UCS S-Series provides maximum investment protection through multi-generational system design and the flexibility to fit to your unique requirements.
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    CIARA ORION High Density (HD) Server
    Our industry-leading single socket or dual socket high-performance CIARA ORION High Density (HD) servers offer unmatched flexibility, scalability, and efficiency to handle all your critical workloads. The ORION HD products offer the industry’s best density of cores per rackmount unit in order to guarantee optimal rackmount utilization in any data center. Compatible with both Intel® Xeon® Processor Scalable Family and AMD EPYC® processors, ORION High-Density servers provide incredible design options for large-scale deployment of high-density IT and HPC workloads. The ORION high-density server product line is built with the latest silicon technology to provide the best performance, and support of the highest TDP of the industry alongside a vast array of storage options and extensive add-on card support. It is ideal for infrastructure consolidation, academic research, cloud & hosting providers as well as high-performance computing applications.
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    Cisco UCS B-Series
    Cisco UCS B-Series Blade Servers work hand in hand with Cisco Intersight to deploy and run virtualized and non-virtualized applications. The result is better performance and operational efficiency. Deliver enterprise-grade performance, scale and optimization across data centers, cloud, and remote sites. Quickly deploy stateless physical and virtual workloads through programmable, easy-to-use Cisco Intersight. Up to 28 cores per socket. Up to 9 TB of memory, with optional Intel Optane™ PMem. Up to 2 GPUs. Up to 12 TB memory support with optional Intel Optane™ PMem. Up to 4 M.2 drives with RAID support. Up to 2 1400 Series VIC adapters. Highly available design for enterprise and mission-critical applications. Scalable and flexible architecture, with low cost of ownership, so you can adjust your setup as your business changes. Level up with Cisco Intersight to simplify and automate operations across your entire infrastructure, all from a single pane of glass.
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    DDN A³I
    Powerful storage solutions that unlock productivity, insight, and innovation – easy to design, deploy and scale more efficiently. DDN’s A3I solutions enable instant and accurate insight for customers processing massive amounts of data. Data growth will continue unchecked. Gathering, accessing, and processing this data quickly is a strategic imperative. Current IT systems are not designed for the complexities of AI. A3I is an AI-optimized Intelligent Infrastructure that removes data management risks with efficiency and speed regardless of the size of the challenge. Whether you are accelerating an analytics workload, reducing latencies for tough NoSQL databases, or beginning a Deep Learning project with modest training sets, the AI400X2 is ideal as a cost-effective building block.
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    DDN SFA18KX
    At up to 3.2 million IOPs and 90GB/sec from a single 4U appliance, the SFA18KX™ is the fastest storage solution in the industry today. With the ability to drive an unmatched number of flash (NVMe and SAS) devices and spinning drives in the least amount of space. Built with 2nd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, this extreme level of density makes the SFA18KX ideal for data centers with limited space, or any high-performance environment wanting to be able to expand capacity without adding the complexity of many appliances to manage and the cost of powering and cooling a large number of controllers. Converged hardware significantly reduces costs and complexity with a lower number of ports, cables, and network devices. SFA18KX delivers unprecedented density per rack unit, per system and provides up to 13PB in a single rack Scalable, declustered RAID provides superior rebuild times, higher data availability, and protection for new large format drives.
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