Thanks for the responses. This turned out okay, but almost all of the information initially given about the server was incorrect. It was actually an IBM I-series e-server circa early 2000's..... so it's unlikely that it was taken out of service 10 years ago.... about 1/2 the size stated.... and not complete - hard drives were all pulled. The only accurate info I had was that the thing is freaking heavy!!! I ended paying $60 for it. Seems like there is some demand for components, etc for these, so might I do okay on some re-sale. Hard part is going to be resisting the temptation to tear it apart before do more research....... it's guts look pretty interesting. Interestingly, it included a box full of manuals, spec sheets and unopened packs of software discs - not sure if this will have any value, but I'll have to check it out before tossing.
The rest of the lot also turned out to be pretty good. I ended up with 12 desktops @$5.00, and another 4 boxes of misc. boards, drives, wire, ram, cpu's, heat sinks, etc, etc for another $20.
Spent a total of $140. The seller was happy..... I'm happy..... my wife ws only moderatly displeased..... can't beat that.
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