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Anyone want a compaq proliant server

PII 266mhz (1 installed can be dual CPU) with 64mb ram
2x 2.1 gig SCSI swappable HDD'S

Warning: Boots up and all but the front door is broken and there is no feet etc...

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Useful checklist and quick buyer guide for anyone following this ProLiant thread. Practical tests to run at pickup, simple troubleshooting you can do in a few minutes, and a few negotiation/safety pointers. Tailored to the people in this thread (for as seller and for interested buyers such as and ).

When you see the unit in person, verify basic operation and configuration by booting from a small-purpose stick or CD and running a couple of checks. Bring a monitor and a known-good mains lead. Run a memory test (memtest) and inspect kernel messages; map controllers and drives and run SMART where possible. Example Linux commands to run from a live image:

sudo lsscsi
sudo smartctl -a -d scsi /dev/sdX
dmesg | less

If anything fails to POST or has repeated errors, try reseating modules and cards, then run memtest for at least one complete pass. Confirm the network interface negotiates link speed and that removable media (CD/floppy/USB) works. Ask the seller to show BIOS/firmware screens so you can spot locked passwords or management-module warnings.

Plan for limited upgrade paths and legacy interfaces: check the service manual for max supported memory and CPU families before assuming easy upgrades. Expect older SCSI/RAID controllers to need legacy drivers on modern OSes, and budget time to adapt or replace controllers if you want current OS support.

Final practical points: insist drives be wiped or removed if you’re concerned about data, get a written receipt listing what’s included, bring someone to help lift the chassis, and factor transport/shipping costs into your offer.

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Member Avatar for TheNNS

i want it. i could always use it for something. how much? and can you post a picture here too?

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Do you have an email address?
I can send the pics to there

Its 233mhz PII (Upgradable to dual)
64mb RAM included
2x 2.1gb SCSI SWAPPABLE HDD'S (warning 1 may be broken)
NIC card
Additional ATI graphics card (old)
HP DAT8 Tape Drive
CDROM
Have since found feet and door but DAMAGED - NO LOCK
Also have what i believe to be a remote insight/external scsi "mystery" card

Space for one more big disk drive and a floppy. Can sell this for cheap (under £50) and if necesarry i can include an old CRT for a little more. UK PICKUP ONLY (It would need to be sent on a pallet on a ship otherwise)

P.S the cpus and hdds are all under £20 on ebay. The whole thing is going there for between £25 and £100

Member Avatar for jbennet

It boots fine and i have a working fedora instillation on it (but its like version 1)

Member Avatar for TheNNS

my email address is . just send the pics there and i'll think about it.

Member Avatar for p01ar0id-h3ad

I would take it off your hands immediately. I am in need for a Linux Server. There is only one problem. 50UK? Lets talk US Dollars.

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thats under $100 but sorry, i have sold it since then:( but there are lots of similar ones on ebay

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