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I can never decide how long to keep server boxes around. For instance, I’m in the process of doing a few production build-outs and have a bunch of boxes stacked up. Typically, once the servers are racked at the data center I’d hide the boxes for a few months and then ultimately pitch ‘em once I needed the room.

That’s not very methodical, is it?

That stack in the picture (in my office) inspired these musings

Why keep them around? I suppose a vague fear that if the server has a major failure I’ll need the original box to ship it back… Granted, if that were to happen, wouldn’t I warranty exchange the parts and keep it going?

What’s the norm for this kind of thing? What do you do with your boxes for computers or other electronics?

7 Responses to “What About the Boxes?”

1. Denice on June 4th, 2008 9:25 pm
   

   Uh, did you find GPP under all that stuff?

2. paul on June 4th, 2008 11:32 pm
   

   tell me about it… i have the same problem. but i move the boxes into the basement of the building for about 2 months, and then move them out!
   ..paul

3. alan rimm-kaufman on June 5th, 2008 6:19 am
   

   Our IT cleanups correspond with client visits.
   

4. Chris on June 5th, 2008 11:03 pm
   

   @Denise - I’ll be a happy man if I never find GPP again. Seriously. After 10 years, that project can still give me nightmares…

   @paul - that’s close to what I do… no basement. Random closet.

   @alan - LOL! I’ve done it that way too

5. Mike on June 9th, 2008 10:56 am
   

   If you happen to have bought those from a reseller, they usually have a 30-day return policy for which they need the original boxes. If it’s past that it becomes a mfg problem and they are covered under the exchange warranty. So I’d keep them for 4-5 weeks…

6. Chris on June 9th, 2008 10:59 am
   

   Ah ha… Thanks Mike. Since I know where you work I reckon I can take your word on that

7. Mike on June 9th, 2008 11:05 am
   

   true story

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