I recently inherited a Dell PowerEdge R540. While I'm not sure how old it is, I know it functions well. I'm considering installing the Veeam Hardened Repository ISO, adding some large 3.5" disks for a total of around 70TB, and increasing the RAM a bit. My question is, is it really worth the effort to set this up?
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Definitely check the Dell support site with the service tag. It’ll give you detailed info about the server's age, parts, and warranty status. It's handy to know what you're working with!
The PowerEdge R540 has plenty of life left in it! If you're looking for a solid backup solution, this could be a great way to utilize an inherited server.
If it’s for non-production or a homelab, go for it! But if you’re considering using it in a production environment, I’d advise against it. You might not want to deal with any issues that come up on unsupported, out-of-warranty hardware when there’s pressure to deliver results.
Exactly! As a secondary repository, it should definitely work fine.