My server will run only weekly for 2 hours for backup purposes. After I finished the backuping I pull out the power plug from the power outlet. How does a server power supply withstand unto toggling the power? Will it fail shortly?
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Running for two hours every week means one start and one per week. Any power supply should be able to handle that.
But I would suggest that you use a power strip that has a switch on it, and use the switch. Actually plugging the plug could wear the plug and/or the socket on the long run.
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I wonder more what type of server that supposedly is that only runs 2 hours per week. – TomTom Nov 27 '11 at 10:56
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@TomTom -> I guess it's the server in this [question](http://serverfault.com/questions/334270/servers-power-supply-always-on-even-if-it-is-turned-off) – Akos Lukacs Nov 27 '11 at 11:11
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Not really. 2 hours per week for a backup would more ask for an external hard disc. – TomTom Nov 27 '11 at 11:19
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@TomTom -> Yes, but let's assume there is a reason for that... – Akos Lukacs Nov 27 '11 at 12:26
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I thought a pc, server or nas with a raid system is more secure than a simple external hdd. – Hiddin Nov 27 '11 at 19:39