IDC's Worldwide Server Tracker Taxonomy

Figure: Server Tracker Primary Segments

Server Tracker Taxonomy Changes for 2022

Taxonomy Overview

Definitions

Hardware Segmentation

Server

Product Category

CPU Type

Form Factors (Called Product in Server Tracker)

Rack Optimized

Tower Server

Large System

Modular Servers

Blade Servers

Multinode Servers

Custom Servers

Table: Product and Product Detail Comparison

Socket Capability

Operating System

Server Class and Price Bands

Vendor Type

OEM

ODM/White Box

Vendor Recognition (Revenue Attribution)

Geographic Segmentation

Table: IDC's Server Segmentation by Geography

Market Metrics

Unit Recognition in IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker

Revenue Recognition in IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker

Exchange Rates

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Methodology

Related Research

Synopsis