On 27-Apr-2005 16:49 EDT, Tommy Williams wrote:
I was wondering if anyone has successfully moved server machines to an
un-conditioned portion of their dwelling. Also what (if any) problems
have arisen from this, or what type of preparatory work I should
expect to perform.
I have tried two different servers in my attic space. One crashed out
because the harddisk got too hot. The other one became quite flaky and
unreliable. A cooler environment (crawlspace) cured that -- until the
corrosion from the moisture overtook it. I also found out there were
problems caused by power spikes (too many motors and relays on the same
circuit).
So my conclusion is:
- temperature mediation
- moisture mediation
- line power mediation
Now mind you, they do sell expensive server chassis designed for industrial
conditions. I know of one 1.2GHz Celeron system that holds 6 drives, has
6 large-area fans with gas filters, minimized cables, has a built in
battery backup and power conditioner ... and takes up 12U of rack space,
is heavier than I can carry, and runs $75000. I can testify to this unit
being tested in 200 deg-C for 72 hours with no problems, handling power
corruption during that time, and most circuitry being fume and moisture
resistant. But for you home, well ....
Now I do know of a case of a 300MHz Pen-II (recently upgraded from Win-98
to Xandros-3) that has been running in a horse barn for a lot of years,
and is still going strong. Standard off-the-shelf HP box from 1997; only
have added a harddisk and more memory. Who knows ... ?
--
Scott G. Hall
Raleigh, NC, USA
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