The 2008 PC reaches the end of its life.
The 2008 PC reaches the end of its life.
Been using the same 8TB IronWolf Pro since 2020; maybe it's time to upgrade too. Disk checks are normal, but I'm not sure. Honestly, I don't have another PSU in this size yet. I might search for recent e-waste to see if something better is available.
It might be hardware issues or power supply problems. The symptoms began about six months ago and now both devices have stopped working. After 17 years, it’s surprising how long regular computer parts last. My dad’s X58 Xeon is still running but other family machines from 2010 onward are all down. I’ve noticed several computers from that time period failing—some have boot problems, USB drops, and others randomly crash or lose storage ports. One LGA775 system had inconsistent RAM detection and now won’t recognize any boot devices. Another X58 Xeon stopped reading RAM slots and can’t boot at all. There’s also a LGA 1156 board that keeps causing Windows crashes, possibly from bad SATA or PCIe connections. It seems these systems are reaching the end of their lifespan. Unless you need to keep everything running, it might be time to replace them.
It’s time to check the age of your backup server. It’s from 2013 and has been running nonstop for about 12 years. With near-continuous operation, it’s probably due for a replacement soon.
It's time to release? (Celine Dion plays gently in the background)