If a server doesn't get used, does it age?
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Agree 100%
If a server doesn't get used, does it age?
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Why would anyone want to do this even if they could? 5 years is forever in the data center\server world and replacing a server with something 5 years old and out of date is ridiculous on the face of...
If a server doesn't get used, does it age?
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You buy 2 cars, put one in storage and drive the other. In 20 years has the one in storage aged?
Absolutely. The rubber in the belts and hoses is shot, mice have destroyed the interior, lots of...
If a server doesn't get used, does it age?
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You could have issues with drivers with new operating systems and of course no warranty.
Prices are pretty flat so there is no advantage to buying ahead.
If a server doesn't get used, does it age?
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As long as it was stored properly (i.e. no condensation/excessive temperatures/ dust) I would say yes, however the hardware may or may not be able to run the latest software as well (read:...
If a server doesn't get used, does it age?
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I have a couple of servers that we never deployed this year (purchased as new HP ProLiant ML10 v2).
The goal is to replace existing servers around 5-7 years. If these servers aren't used, do they...
