[Info-vax] HP AA939C StorageWorks Enterprise System Library

[John Reagan]

On Thursday, July 18, 2019 at 12:57:09 PM UTC-4, Alan Frisbie wrote:
> If anyone wants a killer deal on tape backup, here is your chance.
> 
> The state of Oregon Surplus Property store has an HP AA939C
> StorageWorks Enterprise System Library for sale for only $50!
> It has four LTO-3 drives and slots for approximately (by my count)
> 700 tape cartridges.   No tapes are included.
> 
> Perhaps because the employees don't understand what it is,
> it is labeled as "Server Rack".  When it first came in (mid June),
> the price was marked as $75, but when I checked on Monday (15-Jul-2019)
> it was marked down to only $50.   I am tempted to buy it, but
> it would be serious overkill for my needs.  All I would do is
> salvage the FC LTO 3 drives, but it would be a shame to waste
> that beautiful robot mechanism.
> 
> While I have no experience with these units, it appears to be
> complete and missing no parts, other than cables.  There is no
> evidence of damage.  The sales inventory number is 201926.
> 
> It is located at:
> 
> State of Oregon Surplus Property Store
> 1655 Salem Industrial Dr. NE
> Salem, OR 97301
> 503-378-6020
> 
> Their hours are 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday.
> 
> If someone on this list seriously wants it, contact me
> directly for more information and possible assistance in
> picking it up.  They do not ship, but will load it on your
> truck or trailer if you ask nicely.
> 
> Alan Frisbie

I asked a few folks here at VSI if we might be interested