Server components and accessories covers parts and add-ons for servers and server racks, for IT managers, small businesses and home lab builders who maintain or expand existing hardware. The range includes rack and network accessories from LANBERG and DIGITUS, plus parts and options from DELL, Lenovo and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE).
How to choose server components and accessories
Compatibility first. Check the exact server model and generation before ordering anything. Memory, drives, power supplies and cooling parts are usually tied to a specific platform, and a part that fits one generation often does not fit the next.
Branded or third-party. Parts from the server maker, such as DELL, Lenovo or HPE, are matched to the server's firmware and management tools. Third-party accessories such as cables, rack shelves and mounting kits are usually fine from specialist brands, because they depend on standard dimensions rather than on firmware.
Rack size and depth. Most server racks follow the 19-inch standard, and equipment is measured in rack units (U). Check the U height you have free and the depth of your cabinet, since some servers and cable arms need more space behind the front rails than a shallow cabinet offers.
Power and cooling. Add up the load of everything in the rack before choosing power supplies or backup power. Redundant power supplies keep a server running if one fails, and good airflow matters as much as capacity when several devices share one cabinet.
Management and security. Think about how the equipment will be accessed and protected. Lockable cabinets, cable locks and remote management options reduce the risk of tampering and save trips to the server room.
Brands in our server components and accessories range
- LANBERG: a Polish brand known for rack cabinets, patch panels and network accessories, and the largest group in this category.
- DELL: a major server maker whose PowerEdge servers are supported by its own range of upgrade parts and options.
- Lenovo: supplies parts and options for its ThinkSystem servers, which are widely used in business data rooms.
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE): the enterprise server brand behind ProLiant systems, with matching components and options.
- DIGITUS: known for network cabling and 19-inch rack accessories for small and mid-sized installations.
- StarTech.com: specialises in connectivity products and rack accessories such as adapters, cables and mounting hardware.
- Green Cell: best known for batteries and power supplies, including replacements for a range of devices.
- Huawei Technologies: a telecoms and enterprise IT vendor that also makes servers and networking equipment.
- Supermicro: a server specialist known for motherboards, chassis and building-block systems.
Also in our range: Compulocks.
Frequently asked questions about server components and accessories
What are server components and accessories?
They are the parts and add-ons used to build, repair, expand or house a server. That covers internal upgrade parts and options for specific server models, as well as rack and cabling accessories. Which you need depends on whether you are upgrading a machine or fitting out a rack.
Can I use parts from a different brand in my server?
Sometimes, but it depends on the part. Standard accessories such as cables, shelves and cabinets are generally interchangeable between brands. Internal parts are safer when they are listed as compatible with your exact server model, because some systems check for approved components.
What does 1U or 2U mean for a rack server?
It describes the height of a device in a 19-inch rack. One rack unit (1U) is 44.45 mm, so a 2U server is twice as tall. Count the free units in your cabinet before buying a server, shelf or panel.
How do I check that a part fits my server?
Start with the server's model name and generation, then match them against the part's compatibility list or manufacturer part number. For rack accessories, compare the 19-inch width, the U height and the cabinet depth. If the details do not match exactly, choose another part.
