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Server Value?

I know nothing about Unix.... Windows is my world. I have a 5 year old HP-UX K-Class 512 RAM, 9 GB of disk space, with external Compaq 14 unit drive bay. HP-UX 11.0. 1, 550 MHz Processors, in it’s own server rack. This server is in like-new condition, I put a brand new controller board in it right before I decommissioned it. My CEO wants it out of here, and has agreed that what ever I sell it for can go back into my budget for my department.

Anyone have any idea of it's value or what I should expect for it? I hate the thought of putting it on ebay, but need to get it out of my server room soon.

Thanks in advance!

gheist

Take purchase price
Cut off one half for ended warranty
Cut 40% for every year of life ( computer do get faster and disks bigger )

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Better install quake server on machine and fgetabotit.

bstrauss3

Try checking past sales on Ebay.

(1) If you can't find them, it means it doesn't move quickly.
(2) If you can - that will give you a ball park.

Check the Processor (http://www.processor.com/) for used HP dealers and call a few.

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Oestonee

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Thanks PJEdmond - I apprceiate the information.... that helps alot!!!!

pjedmond

Another possibility whilst I'm thinking about it is that HP do a trade in if you buy a new PC and operating system from them. I believe that you get about a 10% discount if it's an HP system and the processor speed is over 500MHz.

If you are getting a new system from HP, then perhaps trade in the system, and then try and flog the drive bay seperately on ebay. You'll probably get maximum value that way.

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Oestonee

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My company standardized on Dell..... and my budget won't allow any server purchases this year, but thanks again for the information. I really appreciate your information.

pjedmond

A pleasure:)