Fw: equipment available (possibly!)

From: Robert Schaefer <rschaefe_at_gcfn.org>
Date: Mon Jul 8 17:08:57 2002

Came across this a few minutes ago...

Bob

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Gunshannon" <bill_at_triangle.cs.uofs.edu>
Newsgroups: comp.os.vms
Sent: Monday, July 08, 2002 12:58 PM
Subject: OT: equipment available (possibly!)


> I realize this is kind of off topic, but I also figure the people
> here are the ones most likely to be able to make use of this, so....
>
> As part of a package deal I have come into possesion of some rather
> large pieces of Compaq gear. I don't see us ever being able to use
> it, much less actualy need it and I don't see the boss wanting to
> store it as space is premium around here, That means I may be getting
> rid of it at real bargain prices (especially being as I have no idea
> what its value might be!)
>
> I am sure everyone is on the edge of their seats right now, so here
> goes.
>
> I have two huge boxes labeled "StorageWorks".
> One measures 31x35x67 and the other 23.5x35x44.
> I have what I assume are chassis w/power supply that go into these.
> There are no disks or sleds with these. :-(
>
> I also have a BA350 containing 2 HSJ40's.
>
> I also have two of the older style DEC racks labeled SC008-AC
> each containing a pair of boxes labeled SC008-AB.
>
> And cables and terminators for said boxes galore!!
>
> If my boss says, "get rid of it." is there likely to be anyone
> interested or should I be contacting a scrap yard??
>
> This stuff was all in use until about a month ago.
>
> Do people like Island ever buy old stuff??
>
> Sorry for bothering everybody, but maybe someone elses needs
> will intersect with my good fortune.
>
>
> bill
>
> --
> Bill Gunshannon | de-moc-ra-cy (di mok' ra see) n. Three wolves
> bill_at_cs.scranton.edu | and a sheep voting on what's for dinner.
> University of Scranton |
> Scranton, Pennsylvania | #include <std.disclaimer.h>
Received on Mon Jul 08 2002 - 17:08:57 BST