If G.I. Joe had a server, it surely would have been the Bunker XRV-5241. Why? Well, the XRV-5241 is a fully ruggedized server manufactured by NCS Technologies. It can withstand drops, extreme temperatures, and it even comes with its own parachute. These are not things servers are supposed to be able to do.
This server was designed for use by the military in combat situations. It can survive temperatures between 32 degrees and 122 degrees Fahrenheit when in operation, but can be stored in conditions as cold as -40 Fahrenheit, and as warm as 158 Fahrenheit. The Bunker XRV-5241 can keep chugging along at altitudes up to 10,000 feet, and up to 25,000 feet if it’s shut down. That’s convenient for those times it has to be parachuted into a war zone, which is something NCS has planned for.
The chassis is ruggedized and can protect the internals from drops of about 1 meter. That might not sound like a lot, but you probably don’t own any regular computers that can do that, and the Bunker XRV-5241 is hefty. It weighs in at 35 pounds. Both the weight and durability are thanks to the double-walled steel walls integrated into the chassis. It’s sturdy, but no word on whether or not it can take a bullet and survive.
All the internal RAID cards and networking equipment is secured with a patented retention system that keeps everything in place during any potential jostling. Also secured inside you’ll find an Intel E5-2600 server chip (Sandy Bridge core) and 256GB of RAM. Sound pretty sweet? Well if you’re in the market for a nearly indestructible server, you only need to cough up $3,699.