Subject: Re: Atlanta, GA, USA: Free barebones SS2 w/RAM
To: Todd Vierling <tv@wasabisystems.com>
From: None <setient@vlaxus.yi.org>
List: port-sparc
Date: 07/28/2001 12:25:50
i want it

Sincerly, Setient
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On Sat, 28 Jul 2001, Todd Vierling wrote:

> I have a SPARCstation 2, free for the taking.  (I'm getting an Ultra soon
> and really need to remove this rather heavy item from my collection.)
>
> If you're not familiar with the SS2, it's a SPARC v7 machine at 40MHz -- not
> zippy, but plenty useful for a DNS server or somesuch; these boxes ran some
> of the root DNS servers once upon a time.  It has the Sun pizzabox size
> case, 16"x16"x3".
>
> ===
>
> This unit has:
>
> * Floppy drive in sled
>
> * 40MB RAM (or maybe 52MB RAM, I need to double-check; all 16 30-pin SIMM
>   sockets are populated with *something* and at least one bank is 4MB)
>
> * Usual SS2 ports (Sun kbd/mouse, mini-DIN audio, AUI ethernet, 2 serials,
>   50-pin SCSI high density, two internal SBus)
>
> * I'll throw in an AUI transceiver of your choice (BNC or 10baseT), or maybe
>   one of each; I have too many spare transceivers too....  :)
>
> It does NOT have:
>
> * HD, HD sled, or HD cables (although I'll try to dig up some short cables
>   of the proper type)
>
> * The funny screw clasps that hold the top of the case on tight (the top is
>   loose, but can still hold weight on top fine)
>
> * Two of the three SBus slot rear cover plates
>
> And:
>
> * NVRAM battery is dead.  This machine can still be booted by setting the
>   hostid manually, once per power-on (I'll supply instructions and a pointer
>   to the Sun NVRAM/hostid FAQ), or by replacing the chubby IDPROM IC (needed
>   part number also on NVRAM/hostid FAQ).
>
> * Top of case needs a little cleaning; it has a couple Coca-Cola can
>   "rings".  :-P
>
> ===
>
> If you're in the Atlanta, GA, USA area, it's free for pick-up.  The pizzabox
> weighs 41lb (18kg), so it may be a little expensive to ship, but I'm willing
> to pack it up if you pay shipping costs.
>
> First affirmative response gets it, although preference will be given to
> first local pick-up response within 1 day.
>
> --
> -- Todd Vierling <tv@wasabisystems.com>  *  Wasabi NetBSD:  Run with it.
> -- NetBSD 1.5 now available on CD-ROM  --  http://www.wasabisystems.com/
>
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