{"id":1232,"date":"2021-05-27T13:07:16","date_gmt":"2021-05-27T17:07:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quadbridge.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=1232"},"modified":"2026-06-25T09:17:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T13:17:01","slug":"redundant-server","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quadbridge.com\/fr\/redundant-server\/","title":{"rendered":"What are Redundant Servers?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Modern businesses rely on data centers and shared storage spaces to function. With data being vital to business operations, what happens if you lose access to your file system? If you don\u2019t have a redundant server, the consequences for your business could be disastrous.<\/p>\n

Research shows that 90% of businesses without a disaster recovery plan will fail<\/a> after losing their primary servers due to hardware malfunction, cyberattack, or user error.<\/p>\n

However, if a business has a redundant server setup, 96% of them will fully recover from ransomware attacks and file loss.<\/p>\n

With so much on the line, it\u2019s important to build a redundant server<\/a> to back up your data and keep your server running, even in the face of disaster.<\/p>\n

What is a Redundant Server?<\/h2>\n

A redundant server is like having a spare tire for your network. It\u2019s essentially a duplicate of your system, including lines of communication and network devices, that can act as your business\u2019s main operating system if your primary server goes down for any reason.<\/p>\n

Having a backup server ensures that your business will still be able to function in the event of data loss. You won\u2019t be stuck on the side of the road, waiting for the tow truck (figuratively speaking). Instead, you can swap out the spare and continue toward your goal.<\/p>\n

Benefits of Using a Redundant File Server<\/h2>\n

You never want to be stuck with a single failed server. Even in the best-case scenario, you\u2019ll still experience excessive downtime, which can be quite expensive. According to Gartner, the average cost of network downtime is $5,600 per minute<\/a>, or well over $300,000 an hour..<\/p>\n

Implementing a redundant web server essentially preempts calamitous outcomes in the event of data loss. Instead of shutting down to fix the problem, your business can function using the failover cluster and continue with business as usual while your IT department works to resolve the issue.<\/p>\n

Many redundant servers also offer real-time monitoring features to constantly scan your primary file server cluster for problems. With the additional information, your team can prevent potential failures before they happen and maintain your system\u2019s health.<\/p>\n

Forms of Redundant Storage Server<\/h2>\n

Generally, there are three different types of redundant servers that businesses can use to protect their information:<\/p>\n