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Rackmount vs. blade servers considering maintenance challenges
Rackmount servers have long held a dominant place in the data center, but the relatively recent rise of blade servers has given IT managers more options as to how they configure their server environment. Both rack-mount and blade systems offer strategic advantages and limitations that…
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3 Reasons to Abandon the HP Care Pack for Third Party Maintenance
Last week, we talked about the “autorenewal mindset” when it comes to OEM support and specifically the HP Care Pack. Our point was that rubber stamping post-warranty support with HP may not be in your best interests. We alluded to some of the advantages of third-party…
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Third-party maintenance can maximize value of IBM iSeries systems
The IBM iSeries of blade servers can offer IT managers incredible value because they are adaptable, take up minimal floor space compared to similar rack-mounted solutions and are fairly efficient from an energy perspective. There is just one problem – IBM support plans are, though…
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Soon, No More ONTAP Support for the NetApp FAS2050
Come June 30, 2013, NetApp will no longer be providing ONTAP software support for the FAS2050, and hardware support will expire in 2016. We all saw it coming when the FAS2050 reached end of availability back in 2011, but with every new “end-of-life milestone,” IT leaders…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Reducing Data Security Risk During Asset Disposal
What you don’t know about securing the data on retired servers and storage devices can hurt your company’s data security efforts. Many organizations underestimate hard drive-related security risks or assume incorrectly that routine software management methods provide adequate protection. Request Whitepaper Please provide your information…
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Dell EqualLogic devices creeping up on EOSL
A number of legacy Dell EqualLogic systems will reach the end of service life (EOSL) period fairly soon. The official EOSL date for the PS5000 systems is August 19, 2014. Furthermore, the PS50-PS3000 series devices will hit EOSL even sooner, on August 18, 2013. While the EOSL dates are clear,…
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EMC Symmetrix DMX models reaching end of service life
Third-party hardware maintenance and operating system support solutions offer IT managers incredible value by allowing them to use hardware beyond the end of service life (EOSL) announcement. This could come in handy soon as EMC recently announced the EOSL for many products in its Symmetrix line….
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HP Server Warranty Check Made Easy
An HPE server warranty check on your server and storage equipment is easily accomplished if you look to alternatives other than Hewlett-Packard Enterprise. Why Is It So Difficult To Determine My HPE Warranty Status? Many companies find it difficult to track the status of their…