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Ask HN: Help us sell servers to raise money for our startup. (Radisys and Dell)
So I have an opportunity to sell some servers and help fund our startup. These servers belong to a startup (out of business now).
We are running low on cash for our startup (Mugasha) and this is a good opportunity.
I am having trouble trying to find ways to sell the Radisys setup. Its a few years old (generation) but its in new condition.
Do you have any ideas or pointers on who I can approach to sell this system?
The dell ones should be easier to sell.
Dell 2850, 2.8GHz, 4GB RAM, 700 GB HD - $995
Dell 2850, 2.8GHz, 4GB RAM, 600 GB HD - $950
Dell 2850, 2.8GHz, 4GB RAM, 200 GB HD - $800
Dell 2850, 2.8GHz, 8GB RAM, 200 GB HD - $1050
Dell 2850, 2.8GHz, 10GB RAM,700 GB HD - $1100
Dell 2850, 3.8GHz, 4GB RAM, 200 GB HD - $825
I have several UPSs (all heavy duty) available as well.
The carrier-grade servers were priced for sale per the schedule below:
2x Radisys ATCA-6000 Shelf Units
(http://www.radisys.com/products/datasheet_page.cfm?productdatasheetsid=1368)
(12U W/ 14 Slots)
- unit retail price: $8,755
- unit asking price: $3,500
4x ATCA-2100 Shelf Manager (2 per shelf)
(http://www.radisys.com/products/datasheet_page.cfm?productdatasheetsid=1365)
Control Module (28 Port)
- unit retail price: $4,321
- unit asking price: $1,720
24x Blank Fillers
4x Shelf Peripheral Module & Power Supply
- unit retail price: $750
- unit asking price: $300
8x ATCA -4000 Processor Blades
(http://www.radisys.com/products/datasheet_page.cfm?productdatasheetsid=1367)
8GB RAM
30GB HD
- unit retail price: $3,800
- unit asking price: $1,500
4x ATCA-4000 Processor Blades
(http://www.radisys.com/products/datasheet_page.cfm?productdatasheetsid=1367)
4GB RAM
30GB HD
- unit retail price: $2,900
- unit asking price: $1,160
FYI - The Radisys chassis and blades are pretty heavy (takes two people to
lift them), so shipping/handling is a challenge.
These are located in the bay area, so some one in the bay would be ideal.
Let me know if you can help or if you have any questions.
- jusob 17y agoAll the http://www.radisys.com/.. http://www.radisys.com/... links give a 404
- schizoidboy 17y agoI asked a similar question about a week ago, and the responses I got were: 1) "I think because of [cloud computing and the recession], server hardware isn't worth what you think it is. Go lower." 2) Use traditional channels such as eBay, Craigslist, etc. 3) A few people that were interested provided their direct email addresses. In the past 2 weeks, I've sold 3 servers (combination of Craigslist and eBay). The prices weren't horrible, but what surprised me was how small the demand was (i.e. number of inquiries and bids, respectively). One interesting idea I heard recently from a friend of mine who runs a startup in NYC is to post the servers on SF Craigslist. Otherwise, I've been sticking to Craigslist. There are no fees, and I seem to get similar demand volumes as eBay. My strategy has been to post an item on Craigslist at price X and lower the price by 1/4 after every 7 days (the default post expiration on Craigslist). Good luck.
- lyime 17y agoThanks for your response :)
- JimmyL 17y agoMugasha is great, for the record. Here's hoping you find some money, keep it going, and get a full launch.
- gradish 17y agowe are looking for a new backup storage and internal server setup for a video production company. If this is still available please write to tomer@millennialproductions.com