Invisible wrote:
> I typically only run tests like that if I'm actually having a problem. 

Me too. I do it once when I get the machine, since if it's DOA, I want to 
know. And I generally do a fsck or a chkdsk or whatever before doing a full 
backup. Other than that...

> But anyway, this server was purchased in the USA and arrived in my 
> server room fully configured. As in, it came through the door, was 
> plugged in, and has been in production use ever since.

That can slow you down. Maybe clonked up in shipping?

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   Darren New, San Diego CA, USA (PST)
   Why is there a chainsaw in DOOM?
   There aren't any trees on Mars.

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