Many of OEM computer products have a set life of use that is prescribed by the manufacturer. However, the life of many electronic devices endure beyond that end of life given. If you have a service contract, it may be appealing to change out server when that contract is up instead of renewing your contract. This may not be the more effective or cost-efficient option in the long run. Not making that server replacement is an easy area to save money, by holding off on replacing the hardware until it’s not working. While at the same time, you don’t want to end up losing information by waiting too long. Instead, it might be helpful to know how to spot signs when a server needs to be replaced before it crashes. Here are a few signs to look for when evaluating your current servers.

Maintenance costs go up on the server. If you are having to have parts fixed or replaced and it doesn’t have a reliable service to your company, it may be time to replace it.

Servers have parts that will stop working or the server will go down for other reasons, however, they are still fully functional once those parts are replaced. Take the time to evaluate the cost of the replacement versus the cost of the part.

When your server starts showing signs it needs to be replaced, you can transition it to handle non-critical tasks so you can extend the life of it. When it is time to replace, shop ServerWorlds to save money on refurbished Dell servers and more for your server network.