Bye bye uptime :(

Garp · 27-02-2008, 15:32

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bash-2.05a$ uptime
 2:28PM  up 2077 days, 21:54, 1 user, load averages: 0.00, 0.00, 0.00

That one server has been running just over 5 1/2 years, but sadly the time has come to move it around the data centre. Its still in active use, and still works fine, running FreeBSD 4.6-RC, but due to a massive rationalisation and re-organisation of equipment it needs to be moved into another cab. My boss is trying to work out if we can re-rack it without shutting it down (theoretically possible if its got two PSUs)

Mark · 27-02-2008, 15:41

Aye - two PSUs and a UPS could prove very handy.

Stan_Lite · 27-02-2008, 15:44

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Originally Posted by Garp

For posterity:

Code:

bash-2.05a$ uptime
 2:28PM  up 2077 days, 21:54, 1 user, load averages: 0.00, 0.00, 0.00

That one server has been running just over 5 1/2 years, but sadly the time has come to move it around the data centre. Its still in active use, and still works fine, running FreeBSD 4.6-RC, but due to a massive rationalisation and re-organisation of equipment it needs to be moved into another cab. My boss is trying to work out if we can re-rack it without shutting it down (theoretically possible if its got two PSUs)

That's an awesome amount of uptime. I would definitely investigate how to move it without switching off. If it has two PSUs could you use a long extension lead from it's new home whilst moving it if it's not on another floor? Or a succession of leads if it has to go upstairs.

Jasper · 27-02-2008, 15:48

also, gaffer tape a piece of cardboard over the power button so someone doesn't knock it during the move

Daz · 27-02-2008, 15:58

You gotta keep it up dude. Daisy chain UPS leads if you have to.

Dymetrie · 27-02-2008, 16:05

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Originally Posted by Daz

You gotta keep it up dude. Daisy chain UPS leads if you have to.

That statement is just so wrong

Garp · 27-02-2008, 16:22

Cool ideas. Personally I'm convinced it'll be possible, Given the box it is I'm about 75% certain its dual PSU, and we're moving it just across the suite, two facing rows (about 15ft of space between them.) We shall see what they manage in the DC tomorrow

Wossi · 27-02-2008, 16:34

Stuff health and safety just do whatever is possible to keep it running.

Davey_Pitch · 27-02-2008, 16:48

Definitely get a UPS or two on there and shift it quickly. Something like that needs to stay up

Tak · 27-02-2008, 16:55

You do realise they will successfully move it, get it all happy in its new home, and then something will break?

27-02-2008, 15:32	#1
Garp Preparing more tumbleweed Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hawaii Posts: 6,038	Bye bye uptime :( For posterity: Code: bash-2.05a$ uptime 2:28PM up 2077 days, 21:54, 1 user, load averages: 0.00, 0.00, 0.00 That one server has been running just over 5 1/2 years, but sadly the time has come to move it around the data centre. Its still in active use, and still works fine, running FreeBSD 4.6-RC, but due to a massive rationalisation and re-organisation of equipment it needs to be moved into another cab. My boss is trying to work out if we can re-rack it without shutting it down (theoretically possible if its got two PSUs) __________________ Mal: Define "interesting"? Wash: "Oh, God, oh, God, we're all gonna die"?

27-02-2008, 15:58	#5
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	You gotta keep it up dude. Daisy chain UPS leads if you have to. __________________ apt-get moo

27-02-2008, 16:22	#7
Garp Preparing more tumbleweed Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hawaii Posts: 6,038	Cool ideas. Personally I'm convinced it'll be possible, Given the box it is I'm about 75% certain its dual PSU, and we're moving it just across the suite, two facing rows (about 15ft of space between them.) We shall see what they manage in the DC tomorrow __________________ Mal: Define "interesting"? Wash: "Oh, God, oh, God, we're all gonna die"?

27-02-2008, 16:48	#9
Davey_Pitch I iz speshul Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 6,296	Definitely get a UPS or two on there and shift it quickly. Something like that needs to stay up __________________ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

27-02-2008, 16:55	#10
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	You do realise they will successfully move it, get it all happy in its new home, and then something will break? __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!

27-02-2008, 15:41	#2
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Aye - two PSUs and a UPS could prove very handy.

27-02-2008, 15:48	#4
Jasper Simple & Red Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 535	also, gaffer tape a piece of cardboard over the power button so someone doesn't knock it during the move

27-02-2008, 16:34	#8
Wossi Absinthe Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: In the middle Posts: 1,385	Stuff health and safety just do whatever is possible to keep it running.