I need standard depth servers. Older the better, really. Speed is not key in this application.

I prefer IBM or HP, but will consider others.

WHAT YOU GOT? (hoes?)

Oh yea, also need a 24+ port 10/100 switch, a hardware firewall, gateway, 10/100/1000 Copper switch (less ports ok) and a UPS. Everything needs to be rackmount. Also need a rack. lol.

[Edited on November 16, 2009 at 2:02 PM. Reason : asdf]

11/16/2009 1:59:23 PM

I'd suggest pm'ing fregac

11/16/2009 6:06:35 PM

what are you looking to pay and what specs do you need? I have some old servers, but I need to know what age you are seeking?

11/16/2009 8:27:37 PM

oooook.

Things for lower power machines or 1 medium power (I'm thinking twin PIII's or a single Xeon 2.5Ghz or something):

Gateway/Firewall (Probably UnTangle linux)
NAS (freeNAS linux)
Virus Scanning & Media converting (no need for high speed, mostly MP3's and FLV conversion- Ubuntu LTD)
One CD/DVD burning kiosk (Ubuntu LTD)

Medium Speed (I'm thinking Xeon 2.5 up to around twin Xeon 2.5 - OS is Ubuntu Server LTD):
Red5 (live flash encoder)
VLC, multiple encoding instances
1-3 VirtualBox instance (XP32)

High Speed (I'm thinking twin Xeon 2.5 up to 8 core Xeon 3Ghz - OS is Ubuntu Current 64Bit):
After Effects rendering
Blender3d rendering
1-5 VirtualBox instances (mostly office work, and controls for above)


I grew up on Solaris, so I'm not against going the Sun Microsystems route either. Just need some hardware on the cheap. Currently eyeing a truckload of used IBM gear (we have a IBM tech in the house who can hook up cheap/free replacement parts.) Our rent includes all the power we can use so I kill dem treez don't care.

11/16/2009 9:03:30 PM

Oh man, you have good timing. I have a stack of server equipment I'd love to have gone, and I think almost everything on your list is in there somewhere. I have several HP servers, a few IBM, and a few Dells . . . . ranging from dual 1.13GHz to dual 2.4GHz Xeon. I have a 48-Port 10/100 switch, hardware firewall, and UPS around too (all rackmount).

PM me and you can set up a time to come look at what I've got and make me an offer.

11/17/2009 2:05:41 AM

^go see his stuff!

11/17/2009 2:15:35 PM

bttt, need more interest

11/18/2009 9:19:02 AM

looks like Carl (fregac) has you covered, I just sold all my servers today anyway. Maybe next time...

11/19/2009 11:56:16 PM

^we'll constantly be in the business. PM me next time you have something. Just found out today we're looking into a new facility that should mean I get a 'green' cave in the old place. 20' ceilings, green screen all around.

Oh, and it means we can run fiber to the wall in the new place

11/20/2009 12:15:25 AM

bump

11/24/2009 1:19:34 AM

I've still got all this stuff, let me know if you're going to come look at some point.

11/24/2009 1:32:22 AM