What is the middle computer?
"Middle Manage Computer" is a freely defined term for a computer system that is more powerful than a general personal computer, but less powerful than in full size Mainframe computer. In most cases, a medium computer is used as a network server if there is a small to medium number of client systems. Computers generally have multiple processors, a large amount of random access (RAM) and large hard drives. In addition, they usually contain hardware that allows advanced networks, and ports to connect to multiple business -oriented peripherals, such as large data storage devices. However, the use of a medium computer is not limited to businesses, because some people build or buy medium systems if they are inadequate personal computers inadequate, as could be in real time or computer gaming in case of complex image processing. In general, it applies to a system with installed hardware that has higher operating specifications than what is usually found on a wider consumer retail marketCare market. At the same time, systems are considered medium, because hardware is not as powerful as a larger system of main -main computers, which often uses components specially designed for business or industrial networks, security and redundancy. One noticeable difference between the middle system and the mainframe is that the medium system often retains a large amount of functionality as a separate personal computer, while Mainframe is focused primarily on being a network host.
The central processing unit (CPU) on the middle computer is often a multi -core design, which means that several chips are working on the motherboard that work in Tandem. This allows a medium system that is used as a network server to start several independent processes, increased speed and computer efficiency. A large amount of RAM and hard disk space, sometimes containing more than terabyte hivesGrounding, allows the computer to run comprehensive network software and maintain large databases.
When using in a network environment, a middle -control computer is able to act as a server for several stupid terminals, with all processing within the server. For more computing intensive settings, such as scientific simulation and research, the medium system may require every client to be a truly functional personal computer with a low end that can do some processing itself. If they are used in the home, some of the advantages and speeds of the middle computer may be limited or unused, as many computer products and services at consumer level such as the digital subscriber (DSL) or low -end software are unable to use increased medium system capabilities.