I recently inherited a Dell PowerEdge R540 server, though I'm not sure how old it is. It seems to be functional, and I'm considering deploying the Veeam Hardened Repository ISO on it. I'm thinking about adding some large 3.5" disks to reach around 70TB of storage and upgrading the RAM too. So, I'm curious, do you think it's worth the effort to set this up?
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Honestly, there's still a good amount of life in the R540, so it’s definitely worth a shot!
If this is for a non-production environment like a small business or a home lab, then go for it! Just keep in mind that for production use, it might not be the best idea since you'd be relying on out-of-warranty hardware—executives won't appreciate hearing about backup failures due to unsupported setups.
Check the Dell support site using the service tag. It can tell you the server's age, original components, and warranty status. It’s super helpful for making decisions about upgrades or replacements!
True, that’s something to consider if it’s for work.