compaq 3000 file server

I know what this is, but not sure of its weigh. I am guessing heavy since it is on rollers, but for the computer techs here, do any of you know generally what this would weigh?

I am familiar with those. I believe 90 lbs or so, just a guess.

They can very, I know systems of the same size/type can be from 60 to 100 pounds based on the hardware installed.

Thanks guys. Now my next question, if it works, how much would you think it be worth?

Originally Posted by GeorgeB

Thanks guys. Now my next question, if it works, how much would you think it be worth?

George that appears to be a Pentium II variant Compaq 3000. The only value there is in scrap unless you can find someone who happens to need a particular part from it. Servers and desktops lose value very quickly. That server is many generations old. Servers only 2-3 years old can be worth one third or less of their original value.

Originally Posted by CLR Solutions

George that appears to be a Pentium II variant Compaq 3000. The only value there is in scrap unless you can find someone who happens to need a particular part from it. Servers and desktops lose value very quickly. That server is many generations old. Servers only 2-3 years old can be worth one third or less of their original value.

Thanks for the tip. Never encountered something like this before, so I just wanted to be sure I wasn't throwing something off that could have good value to it.

Check the hard drives. They are the only/last things that COULD be worth something. Just get the model number and run it.

Some SCSI drives can sell for over 200 a pop.

You can generally make out well if the SCSI drives are 72GB or larger especially Ultra320 drives.

Doesnt matter no more. The almost new client didn't want to pay my small fee for picking it up, and I am not in the mood to take a risk and possibly not have anything worth more than scrap.

Thanks for all the information though. Will definitely keep in mind.

Originally Posted by CLR Solutions

You can generally make out well if the SCSI drives are 72GB or larger especially Ultra320 drives.

I have sold some 30gb an less drives in the past for $80 an up. But the spin was 10k to 15k...idk WHY they paid that..but they did.

As a rule of thumb we test all SCSI drives and if they work we will put them up for sale for 3 to 4 weeks. If they do not sell by then...then we scrap them. Testing a hard drive only takes about 5mins so its no big deal.

Originally Posted by easyrecycle

I have sold some 30gb an less drives in the past for $80 an up. But the spin was 10k to 15k...idk WHY they paid that..but they did.

As a rule of thumb we test all SCSI drives and if they work we will put them up for sale for 3 to 4 weeks. If they do not sell by then...then we scrap them. Testing a hard drive only takes about 5mins so its no big deal.

What tool are you using to test the drives? I assume you put them in an external enclosure? A lot of the servers I get have sensitive data from my corporate clients and it is generally easier to shred the drive the run a proper wipe and format of the disk which can take upwards of 24 hours.