Snap Server 12000

I picked up this Snap Server from a client. I opened it up to see why the hell it is sooooo heavy. Well, based on the model number I should have assumed it had the 12 hard drives inside. Anyway, I have not turned it on and I have no idea how I would test it. I know just enough about puters to be pretty dangerous. So, is this thing worth anything as is or do I just scrap it out and break down the hard drives. Part of me thinks I could sell it to someone locally for a good amount of cash. I won't bother with ebay as this thing weighs 60 lbs or better. Check it out and let me know what you think. Thanks

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I'd pull it all apart, save the board, hard drives, cpu, memory, expansion card, front display, and send the rest to the yard. If you can sell it locally, go for it but i'd stay clear from selling anything on craigslist.

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Originally Posted by logansryche

I'd pull it all apart, save the board, hard drives, cpu, memory, expansion card, front display, and send the rest to the yard. If you can sell it locally, go for it but i'd stay clear from selling anything on craigslist.

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This is the worst advice ever...........Craigslist is a great tool and has opened tons of avenues for me as well as many others..........

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Originally Posted by mikeinreco

This is the worst advice ever...........Craigslist is a great tool and has opened tons of avenues for me as well as many others..........

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I'd have to disagree - CL up here is junk for selling. The police monitor it for thieves and the EPA monitor it for violators. I could see maybe buying from CL, but not selling. Also forgot to say to save the power supplys.

If your not selling stolen goods why worry about who is monitoring CL..........I will defend CL to the bitter end...........

I've never heard of a Snap so I can,t tell you much about it, Gamers some times buy servers to build super gamer computers l so Craig's list is a good Ideal place to start.

It is rare to get a server with hard drives so it could bring a premium price by premium I mean $50 to $100 over Normal used price.

DO NOT TEAR INTO IT Until you have an idea of whole value. It does appear by the missing screws on the case it has been opened. you might pull the top off to check for obvious missing parts. it looks like a Cisco clone. Some companies like IBM and Cisco will sell their product clones under a cheaper name.

What type of screws are holding the case together, slotted, star, or Phillips ?

here are the specs (Google is your friend) . original price in 2001 $15,000 (Quantum improves Snap storage servers | ZDNet)

Adaptec Snap Server 12000 - NAS server - 960 GB Overview - CNET

OK SIMPLE EBAY SEARCH resulted in NOTHING for this server in solds (again ebay and google are your friends for pricing and demand for EVERYTHING)

snap server 12000 | eBay

Basically this thing is a pretty **** old NAS appliance (14 yearsish)...I am doubting ANYONE will want this unless they collect...and it really isn't old enough for that most likely. I would scrap it personally and I sell **** near EVERYTHING I can on Ebay. I just have found that servers with some age end up not moving, EVER. SOMETIMES I can get some parts to move on some slightly older models, but not often. Just my opinion, but I also have worked with computers a LONG time and specialize in Ewaste. Mikeinreco knows his stuff too, so you can always take a shot on CL and/or ebay (ebay will give you a MUCH BROADER marketplace)...but I would bet it ends up being scrapped in the end.

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Originally Posted by webuyselltradestuff

here are the specs (Google is your friend) . original price in 2001 $15,000 (Quantum improves Snap storage servers | ZDNet)

Adaptec Snap Server 12000 - NAS server - 960 GB Overview - CNET

OK SIMPLE EBAY SEARCH resulted in NOTHING for this server in solds (again ebay and google are your friends for pricing and demand for EVERYTHING)

snap server 12000 | eBay

Basically this thing is a pretty **** old NAS appliance (14 yearsish)...I am doubting ANYONE will want this unless they collect...and it really isn't old enough for that most likely. I would scrap it personally and I sell **** near EVERYTHING I can on Ebay. I just have found that servers with some age end up not moving, EVER. SOMETIMES I can get some parts to move on some slightly older models, but not often. Just my opinion, but I also have worked with computers a LONG time and specialize in Ewaste. Mikeinreco knows his stuff too, so you can always take a shot on CL and/or ebay (ebay will give you a MUCH BROADER marketplace)...but I would bet it ends up being scrapped in the end.

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Thanks man..........Personally I would scrap the **** thing after a quick Ebay search........As far as CL goes it is a great avenue to sell items and don't pay attention to what the other guy said.........If never used CL before just read all the Terms of Use ETC...ETC.....Accept CASH only and meet in a public place..........CL is one of the few sites out there that has not been taken over by Pop-Ups or advertising

Craigslist - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Craig Newmark - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Sorry to the OP for this getting side tracked.........I would scrap the unit and be done with it......Nice score as far as scrap goes

Shipping that server would kill any profit on Ebay, in my opinion. If it tests good, I would try it on Craigslist. Craigslist is a great tool and has been a great way for me to make cash locally. It's not 100% safe, nothing is, but use some common sense and good judgment and you can make money with Craigslist. I've actually been burned more times using Ebay...

Any one with any sense knows NOTHING is 100% safe. Keep diggin , the hole is gettin deeper.

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Any one with any sense knows NOTHING is 100% safe.

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That was the point I was trying to argue. It didn't come out the way I wanted it to, but then again, nothing ever does.

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Originally Posted by logansryche

That was the point I was trying to argue. It didn't come out the way I wanted it to, but then again, nothing ever does.

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Don't argue then. Give your OPINION, state the facts, and move on.

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Originally Posted by ScrappinRed

Don't argue then. Give your OPINION, state the facts, and move on.

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You're right but I don't think apologizing for it will change anything. Anyone have any rope per chance? It's dark down here.

To the OP- maybe not for this server but for future items you may find. List whatever you find that still works on cl at $10-$20 more than what you are willing to take for the item. Whoever answers the ad is most likely going to haggle a bit. Leave yourself some haggle room. Has always worked for me.

As far as getting scammed or the danger of using Cl, use your head. Meet in a public place, let someone at home know where you are going to meet the person, bring a friend or relative with you(safety in numbers), never meet at night, and if you are licensed to carry then carry:cool:.

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Originally Posted by logansryche

I'd pull it all apart, save the board, hard drives, cpu, memory, expansion card, front display, and send the rest to the yard. If you can sell it locally, go for it but i'd stay clear from selling anything on craigslist.

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To quote a wise man " wise men talk because they have something to say. Fools talk because they have to say something"

Thanks for the advice and the info guys. I think I will try craigslist for a week or so and if it doesn't sell I will scrap it out and tear down the hard drives. I have used craigslist to sell a bunch of appliances and it has worked good for me. I live in an area where the population is pretty honest and decent. I know I know, there is always some jerk out there looking to rip people off but, so far I have had good luck. Thanks again guys.

Someone likes craigslist

Someone dislikes craigslist

Agree to disagree.....

NEITHER OF YOU ARE RIGHT!!!


As for my opinion if it was that pricy new you may be able to sell it for a few hundred, but I like to just scrap stuff and move one. Its all preference so just do what you feel. As someone said may go good seperate for someone making a gaming pc, if not check buyers section and part for scrap!