How long do servers usually last?
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ROI
I'm trying to estimate ROI for a new server and how long it will most likely be in service. Are there any average numbers for how long you can expect a server to last that's in 24/7 use?
In other words, is it likely to find 10-year old server from 2010 in today's racks? How about servers from 2005? I'd love to get an idea for how long a server will most likely be in use.
By the way, this is meant irrespective of growing or changing application needs. I'm talking only about the hardware.
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