I agree. You can find previous generation server hardware pretty cheap through liquidators or ebay. Availability may vary in India, so that may be a factor.

I agree. You can find previous generation server hardware pretty cheap through liquidators or ebay. Availability may vary in India, so that may be a factor. Hardware availability after the initial purchase is certainly a big longterm consideration. I can easily search for "dell 2950 raid" or "dell perc 5i", match the individual part number to the I have, and be good.