Should the aging server be upgraded?

Second, the upgrade does not provide a satisfactory workload performance server.
Server loss is not only reflected in the traditional external loss, with the application update and patch requirements, coupled with the growing user base, the performance of processing workloads will usually slow down reduce. For example, the current user base/customer group requires huge storage traffic, which may make the server's network bandwidth unattainable; or the current software version may rely on the chipset function that the current system does not have —— Both can lead to poor response times and performance issues. If a host server can no longer meet the increasing computing demands of applications and users, companies may need to purchase more powerful and powerful systems.

Third, upgrade servers that have become unreliable or unmaintainable.
Most companies don't repair or repair their own server hardware, but rely on an annual maintenance agreement between the company and the server vendor (or even a third-party vendor). After many years, parts have become scarce, and server vendors' service departments are often working on newer parts and components, and the cost of repairing old systems is much higher. Ultimately, the cost of maintaining the agreement becomes daunting, making it easier to prove that it is necessary to upgrade to a newer system because service agreements and troubleshooting/maintenance costs are lower.

Fourth, upgrade the server running out of computing resources.
Enterprises may allocate a certain amount of minimum workload to each physical server to ensure a satisfactory integration ratio. In other cases, the IT department may establish a minimum pool of computing resources and maintain it to balance the workload. It may be possible to optimize the computing resources allocated to any underperforming workload, or even perform a workload balancing mechanism to move some workloads to other available servers (to free up resources for the remaining applications). But the old servers that fall below these minimum features are the best for upgrades.

V. The server life cycle must support management projects.
Today's enterprises have large data centers, often using a unified hardware-based management subsystem, such as Dell Remote Access Card (DRAC) or integrated unattended (iLO), or may choose to closely monitor and control hardware System management tools for infrastructure. While this is a good fit for homogeneous environments, if a company uses a heterogeneous heterogeneous system, there are significant gaps in management, especially for older servers that are not properly supported or not fully supported. It is often necessary to replace the old system in order to fully understand the operational status of the data center and ensure the most granular management control.

The server lifecycle is inevitably going to the end, but the timing and urgency of those upgrades can vary greatly, depending on the size and requirements of your enterprise data center. However, IT pros should be aware that some common situations require a server upgrade cycle: usually any situation that compromises the functionality, compatibility, reliability, and control of the server