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It's true that it could fail in 10 weeks, but it's pretty likely that it lasts the whole 10 years. Computer hardware is pretty good like that. Especially if you
by BenjiWiebe 5y ago
It's true that it could fail in 10 weeks, but it's pretty likely that it lasts the whole 10 years. Computer hardware is pretty good like that. Especially if you've got power conditioning and a UPS so it never even reboots (except when you want it to).
At home I'm running an old desktop PC with Linux for my router. It's running on >10 year old hardware. I've got several other old PCs running, too, that's just the oldest, so not completely a fluke.
- throwaway984393 5y ago'Pretty likely' isn't a measurement, it's just a way to dismiss thinking about the problem. Most hard drives, for example, are only reliable for 3-5 years. Other components have varying lifespans. And that's just an average; in a hot, vibration-filled building with heavy carts banging into server racks, it gets more dodgy. And I wouldn't bet on the datacenter even having a UPS or multi-phase power set up correctly. Assuming your one giant server will be as reliable as a 10 year old box sitting on your desktop is a gamble. All I'm saying is be prepared to lose.