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What do you think of their more 'server-like' offerings like the PX61 line [0]? What do I have to expect in terms of downtime and component replacements?

[0] https://www.hetzner.de/de/hosting/produkte_rootserver/px61nv...

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Those are actually (I think Fujitsu) Workstations. You should expect the same downtime you would expect from your own workstation if you were to use one at home. Maybe a bit less downtime since there would be less startups and the temperature differences would be smaller as well. Obviously, server grade hardware will perform and last longer under heavy loads.

I believe if you don't go with the Server auction thing, then you get quite new hardware. So I guess you would not really have to expect a lot of downtime. But as always, downtimes can happen. Always plan accordingly.

Absolutely, the new servers are ok but after a while of permanent load (a year or so), you'll also have to expect issues, at least in our experience. The server auction itself is worse but they replace hardware without any issues and most often the replaced hardware is new as well.

In bit more detail, PX61 has Fujitsu D3417-B1 motherboard.

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