Does Your Server Need to be Replaced?

By admin - January 10, 2012

One thing most people don’t think about replacing, at least not until it breaks, is their server. Your server hardware is a ticking time bomb and if you wait for it to go out, it could potentially be a huge liability.

The older your hardware is, the more likely it will fail and productivity will decrease. If you want to avoid big expenses, update your servers every three years.

Now you’re probably asking yourself, how can I tell if my server is going and if I should replace it…here are a few signs to watch for.

When you’re experiencing speed issues with your server, it’s time to start looking around for something new. Slow servers directly result in a less productive work force.

All servers have a fan to keep them from over heating, but as hard drives age, the fans become noisier…use the increase in noise level as indicator that your hardware is probably last leg.

Another good time to think about replacing your hardware is when your warranty is up.  If the manufacturer has stopped supporting the hardware and software—which means it’s more than three years old—then there’s a good chance you need some kind of upgrade.

A more obvious reason is when there’s no more room.  You shouldn’t just try to manage space or memory base on the short term, think about the company’s long-term needs.  Think if you’ll be adding more users, upgrades, etc.

Paying attention to the age and health of your server will tell you when you need an upgrade. Also, having a disaster recovery plan in place can’t hurt.  If you’re prepared for the worst, updating servers is a lot easier.

If you’re interested in replacing some of your hardware, or you don’t have a disaster recovery plan in place, contact QeH2, we can help.

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