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Re: What to do with HPUX 'rackmount' kit?

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From: Jan Gerrit Kootstra
Date: Mon, 09 Apr 2001 06:53
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"$kr1pt_k177y"@salmahayeksknockers.edu wrote:

> I've got a kit here, which was discarded from my workplace, and I'm not
> quite sure what it is, or what to do with it.
>
> It's not a complete rack, but looks more like a mini-frame to hold a K or D
> class server.  There is a base, sliding rails, and a frame that has to be
> put together.  I estimate it would stand ~3 feet high assembled.  There's
> also 6 VERY heavy metal plates to be used as counterweights on the base (To
> hold the base on the floor when you slide the server out of the frame).
>
> What exactly is this?  What is it's value?   Anybody interested in it?
>
> I don't think Ebay is an option, as the whole kit weighs ~130 pounds,
> including the counterbalance weights.  Neither is keeping it, as I have no
> plans to ever get a D or K (have an apollo which is sufficient).  The
> sliding rails, etc, are not compatable with my own standard 19" rack.
>
> Thoughts, suggestions?
> --
> ............................................................................
>
>  "Germans are an abomination to me. I'm glad Dresden was bombed for no
>   useful military purpose."
>                                     -Mordecai Richler, Vancouver Sun,
>                                      Sept. 13, 1966.
>
> ............................................................................
> www.geocities.com/pentagon/bunker/1022           swan_daniel@my-dejanews.com

I would have liked to help, but unfortunately my family lives in Germany.
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