FS: Sun StorEdge A5000 FibreChannel Disk Array + controller

[robbat2]

I'm selling a Sun StorEdge A5000 FibreChannel disk array.
- 22x 9.1Gb 10000RPM Seagate Cheetah drives, hot-swappable
- Redudant power suppliess (3 total, needs at least 2 to run all 22 drives)
- Capable of 200Mbyte/sec full-duplex transfer (100Mbyte/sec up/down).
- 2x FibreChannel ports (upgradable to 4 ports, you just need to buy two more GBICs $75/each).
- In rack-mounting sled. Sorry, I don't have the table-top plastic fittings for it.

Weight is 60kg (130lbs) - For ease of moving it, you can remove the modules (22 drives, 3 power supplies, 2 fan units) and move all of those and the chassis seperately.
Electrical - Draws 6.6A @ 110V.
Documentation - http://www.sun.com/products-n-solutions/hardware/docs/Network_Storage_Solutions/Midrange/A5100_A5200/index.html

So you can use it, I'll also throw in
- Qlogic QLA2100F FibreChannel controller, 64-bit/66Mhz PCI, but works in regular 32-bit/33Mhz PCI slots (at half speed).
- 10ft single-mode fibre optic cable - you could go 0.5km with single-mode cable if you bought a longer cable, or up to 10km if you buy a multi-mode GBIC and that much fibre.

I'd like $550 Canadian for it, and you'll have to come and pick it up (Vancouver, around 35th and Fraser).
Present eBay pricing for this package is $740+($90 shipping)+($200 for QLA2100F controller) = $1030.

If $550 is too much, make me an offer.

I was originally asking $800 for this, but one of the drives is on it's last legs, and it will cost you $50-$100 to get a replacement on ebay, and I'm eagar to have my desk space back.

Comments

[lisanys.livejournal.com]

Just curious... what do ya reckon this would cost to ship to England? :P

[robbat2.livejournal.com]

Taking a wild guess at your postal code.
DHL wants $900-1300CAD.
FedEx says $800-$1100USD.
Canada Post / Purolater won't take it (too heavy).

So I'd say really not worth it.

Interested, but...

[logik.livejournal.com]

I'm currently on the hook for an E450 and two other new sun boxes. If it doesn't move in the next month or so, I may be able to pick it up later on. Let us know if it sells.

I've mentioned it to a few of my other Sun gearhead friends in case they're interested.

Re: Interested, but...

[robbat2.livejournal.com]

Ok, I'll keep you in mind.

I've got some newer gear Sun storage that will be on the market soon as well.
- 2x StorEdge T3 [9x36Gb]
- couple of FC controllers (2x Emulex, 1x QLA2100F, 1x QLA2200F)
- FC fabric switch with license data load
- FC hub.
Ballpark figure being $4000CAD for the newer stuff (but willing to take offers for portions of it), it's also in much better condition (the previous owners took very good care).

Re: Interested, but...

[robbat2.livejournal.com]

ping. Are you still up for the A5000 or the T3's?
I'm more eager to get rid of them now, so make an offer.

Re: Interested, but...

[(Anonymous)]

Oh man... dude, I'm flat broke right now. what CCRA didn't eat, the lawyers have. *lol* I'm expecting a decent influx of cash later this month from a contract payment, but I'm really nervous about committing to anything until I have the cash in the bank.

When I'm flush, I'll check in to see if you still got it.

k.

Re: Interested, but...

[robbat2.livejournal.com]

I had one really lowball offer for the A5000 - so low it wasn't worth it.
And no takers for the T3's.

You mentioned that you had some gearhead friends that might take a look, did you pass the mention on to them?

Re: Interested, but...

[robbat2.livejournal.com]

Just another bump so you see my response to your post, as you weren't logged in.

I mainly need the space in my office back, and just to sell the stuff for what it cost me, as there isn't enough demand to make any profit.

[dragonmastermel.livejournal.com]

Hey Robin! :) This is Mel. I saw the comment you left in my blog -- congrats on your upcoming wedding! Wow, that's so crazy, everyone is getting married it seems. Congrats again Robin. :)