Magnetic Power: Can Servers Withstand an Attack?

💥Neodymium magnets have immense magnetic power and can cause significant damage to delicate electronic components.

🔒Enterprise servers are built to withstand rigorous use and feature redundant systems to prevent data loss.

🤔The servers' hard drives were most vulnerable to the magnetic field, resulting in data corruption and failures.

🔌The fans in one of the servers were affected by the magnet, causing overheating and subsequent shutdown.

🔧Despite the damages, some servers were able to recover and start up again due to their robust design.

What is a neodymium magnet?

—Neodymium magnets are the strongest permanent magnets available, known for their incredible magnetic power.

How are enterprise servers different from regular computers?

—Enterprise servers are designed for continuous operation, have redundant systems, and feature robust hardware to handle heavy workloads.

What are the dangers of exposing servers to strong magnets?

—Strong magnets can corrupt data on hard drives, damage delicate components, cause overheating, and lead to system failures.

What is RAID?

—RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is a data storage technology that uses multiple hard drives to improve performance, reliability, or both.

Can servers recover from magnet-induced damages?

—Some servers with robust design and redundant systems may recover from damages, while others may require repairs or replacement.

00:01Join me as I embark on a unique experiment to test how servers handle an attack from a powerful neodymium magnet.

03:11After a challenging journey, I arrive at Morten's server room to begin the experiment.

07:01Testing the first server reveals the vulnerability of hard drives to the magnet's power.

09:19As we approach the Dell server, we witness dramatic changes in performance and overheating issues.

11:27The magnet's impact on the Dell server becomes evident as fans stop working and errors emerge.

12:46After testing all three servers, we discover which one was able to withstand the magnetic assault.

13:03Find more information about these servers and their recovery on Morten's channel.