I'm starting to plan out my network upgrade for when I get a house and am just wondering how everyone determines if a server on eBay is a good deal or not. I know HP is out for me (BIOS policy) but I want to get a good deal.
Currently winning for me is this Dell PowerEdge R610 auction although I know I'd have to upgrade the iDRAC to something higher. But some additional RAM & a SAS HBA + SAS Enclosure (like the SGI Rackable SE3016) would be great for my current and future needs. My question is, what all do I need to look for to determine if the server is an OK deal, good deal, great deal or bad deal?
Currently winning for me is this Dell PowerEdge R610 auction although I know I'd have to upgrade the iDRAC to something higher. But some additional RAM & a SAS HBA + SAS Enclosure (like the SGI Rackable SE3016) would be great for my current and future needs. My question is, what all do I need to look for to determine if the server is an OK deal, good deal, great deal or bad deal?