hpux server models; used machines

[Shivkumar]

Recently i was trying to buy a K and L classs hpux server (used one) from ebay. At some instances i observed their weight was too much around 300 pounds and discarded the idea.

I am looking out again for another deal but not sure which model i should go in ? i am interested in sever class machines. ( of course i will go for used one as i am not financially very rich :-) ).

Any suggestion appreciated.

Thanks,
Shiv

[Victor BERRIDGE]

For yourself?

I got at home a D270, but my wife goes mad about it so it is mainly switched off...

So go for a BXXX


My 2 cents
All the best
Victor

[Leif Halvarsson_2]

Hi,

Look for a A400 or A500, it is a very nice little server (just 2 units high) and has a remote management card. And, is not too old.

[Raj D.]

Hi Shiv ,

You can get a L Class server also , from Ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/HEWLETT-PACKARD-HP9000-L-CLASS-SERVER-A5576AR_W0QQitemZ5804465233QQcategoryZ1484QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Cheers,
Raj

[Steven E. Protter · Accepted solution]

I have two D class boxes in small apartment in Jerusalem. I paid $0 for them because my former employer REALLY wanted to get rid of the things.

Realistically, weight and size make the L and K class boxes too big for home use. The probably aren't certified by the FCC for residential use either, but the FCC doesn't have a police force so why worry.

If you want to learn basic hp-ux an old b class box is small and will do you just fine. If you want to learn Serviceguard, which requires server class boxes, then you might want to go for one of the low end rx or rp boxes on the used market. They have them as small as 1U or 3U of rack space, and that won't make a huge dent in your laboratory.

My D class boxes are turned off right now until I can get my home networking straigtened out. Also, my office is small, and I can't stand the noise from them and my JBOD. A good pair of ear covers should do the trick. Fortuneately besides electric use, they have their own room and Jerusalem is pretty cool, being higher elevation. You don't want to operate the boxes much over 95 degrees F.

SEP

[Shivkumar]

I am located in CA, USA. I would be able to buy hpux used server class machine in case shipping is easier. I am intended to practice Service Gaurd Clustering also.

Thanks,
Shiv

[Raj D.]

Hi Shiv ,

If you want to practice MC/Service Guard Cluster also , you need to have two identical server, with at least two network card each, and MC/SG software installed (Priced product). HP-UX Misson Critical Operating Environment OS, ships MC/SG as bundled, fyi.

Cheers,
Raj.

[curt larson_1]

I have over 10 k servers at home. And, I didn't pay shipping for any of them.

just find an ebay seller that is close enough for you to pick it up. of course, unless you can pick up 180 pounds and put it in your vehicle, i'd bring a few torque tips to partially dismantle it. at least the power supply and peripheal bay.

and be sure you know what your going to be using for a power cord. A k box doesn't use a "d" type computer cord.

k260's seem to be pretty available. ofcourse a 4xx, 3xx, 5xx does have more peripheal capacity

[Devender Khatana]

Hi,

Apart from service guard a workstation seems to be a better choice for practicing on a HPUx system in home environment reason being it will use less space and will not lokk much different from a desktop PC.

Allthough if you plan to practice for Service Guard than apart from two servers you would also require some sort of shared storage, switch etc. as well. Still a K , D or R class would be more appropriate in server range for home use.

HTH,
Devender

[Ranjith_5]

Hi Shiva,

There are a lot of used servers available in the market. Just you need to do is spent some time in any of the search sites.

see the links below.

http://www.abtechsys.com/hp_servers/r_class.html

http://www.penncomputer.com/usedhp9000.htm

http://www.ismweb.com/pricing/alpha.html

http://www.genesisglobalinc.com/used_hp9000.html

http://www.atlantixglobal.com/products/hp/hp9000.jsp

If you want to go for a less costly system, you may select a D220/R380.

You may also have very old systems like E,I or H class machine.

Regards,
Syam

[Mahesh Kumar Malik]

Hi Shiv

If the hardware requirements are not high, you may go for used rp24XX series boxes.

Look for "www.epoka.com" You may get the good deal from them

Regards
Mahesh

[Yogeeraj_1]

hi,

also don't buy too old ones because you won't get the latest software, patches, etc

remember: "VALUE for Money" & "Money for something that is useable"

we will soon scrap a K250, unfortunately you will have to come to the Indian ocean ;)

regards
yogeeraj