# E-Rate #270004118

One enterprise rackmount caching server with installation and Windows Server

**Posted:** November 09, 2026
**Respond By:** December 07, 2026
**Identifier:** 270004118
**NAICS:** 423430, 541519

Hamilton R-2 School District is seeking one enterprise rackmount caching server for an E-Rate Category 2 procurement.
- Buyer: Hamilton R-2 School District, Hamilton, Caldwell County, Missouri.
- Requested equipment: One new enterprise-class rackmount caching server; no server make or model is specified, and equivalent equipment is allowed.
- Minimum requirements: Intel Xeon server-class processor with at least 24 physical cores, 256 GB ECC RAM, 1 TB usable enterprise-class SSD storage, hardware RAID with battery- or flash-backed write cache, hot-swappable drive bays, at least two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports, and out-of-band management with remote console capability.
- Operating system: Microsoft Windows Server 2025 or newer. Installation and initial configuration are requested.
- OEMs named: Intel (processor) and Microsoft (operating system). No server manufacturer or reseller is named.
- Notable bid requirements: Provide a manufacturer SKU, E-Rate eligibility information, and itemized eligible costs; certify authorized reseller status; and do not offer grey-market products. The proposed equipment must provide a complete, seamless operating system when installed.

### Description

Hamilton R-II School District is soliciting bids for Category 2 internal connections, specifically a caching server and necessary software and licenses. The request specifies a new enterprise-class rackmount caching server with an Intel Xeon-class processor, at least 24 physical cores, 256 GB ECC RAM, at least 1 TB usable enterprise-class SSD storage, and other stated hardware requirements. The server must run Microsoft Windows Server 2025 or newer; equivalent equipment is permitted. Vendors must follow the attached RFP and bidding instructions, including submitting a complete bid by email to the technical contact.

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