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I am selling some surplus IT gear - very high-end. We've got a 6.5TB BlueArc Server available for sale. Used on a feature film and still under manufacturer warranty. Purchased August 2008. List price in April 2008 was $US229K we're looking for US$80-84K neg.
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Marcus Wells

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A short, practical addendum for this listing thread from and the follow-up question by : a used high-end BlueArc/Titan-class appliance is a different buy from a consumer NAS — age, firmware, warranty transfer, and spare-parts availability matter more than headline capacity or a past sale price. The notes below collect the most useful checks and test steps that cut through marketing language and help establish real value and risk.

A compact checklist of what prospective buyers should obtain in writing or screenshots:

  • exact model and serial numbers for head(s) and shelves; firmware/software version and build
  • current service/warranty status and whether the contract (or parts support) is transferable
  • a list of all included drives (vendor, model, capacity) plus recent SMART reports and a record of drive replacements
  • RAID/volume configuration, last scrub/consistency check, and recent event/error logs
  • included accessories (rails, trays, spare drives, licenses, power cords) and whether drives will be wiped before transfer

Recommended verification and basic tests before payment (remote or onsite): a documented power-on log, a controller-failover demo, screenshots of the management GUI showing health and alarms, and a short sustained read/write test to show real throughput. Recorded video of the front panel LEDs and a copy of the most recent support ticket history are also valuable for older enterprise gear.

Note on support and lifecycle: BlueArc’s Titan line was a high-performance NAS family and the company was acquired by Hitachi Data Systems in 2011, so buyers should confirm long‑term firmware and parts support through the acquiring organization. (networkcomputing.com)

Logistics and negotiation reminders: enterprise rack gear is heavy and costly to ship and install; lack of a transferable maintenance contract or missing spares materially reduces resale value. Pricing should reflect confirmed supportability, included spares, and demonstrated operational health.

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I am selling some surplus IT gear - very high-end. We've got a 6.5TB BlueArc Server available for sale. Used on a feature film and still under manufacturer warranty. Purchased August 2008. List price in April 2008 was $US229K we're looking for US$80-84K neg.
Contact me on

Cheers,
Marcus Wells

We've reevaluated the price and will be offering this machine for $US 45,000
Marcus

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Used on a feature film...

"Used in a feature film?" - as on screen in a movie or used in a production of a movie? Which one? I'm just curious, I've no use for a high-end server myself but this looks like the most interesting part of this sale ad, if you can elaborate.
Cheers!

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