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If we go back to 2016-19, numerous press releases described (seemingly) upcoming releases of PCIe gen3 fabric switches. FWIW, a fabric switch operates like a conventional ethernet switch (interconnecting multiple hosts) while a "fanout switch" expands the number of devices a single host can...

The subject of "inexpensive 10G RJ45 switch" comes up somewhat frequently here. Prices are coming down on these, for older-generation switches. Saw a 48-port, 7050T, seemingly in good condition for $450 plus $40 shipping, which is a very good deal (usually closer to $1000). Also saw today a...

In the last of 3x questions I had regarding the X10DRT-P motherboard: we see in the attached image that this motherboard has 2x PCIe slots but this motherboard is targeted for a 1U sled, so my question becomes "how could someone use both slots?" The standard riser card, seen in the attached...

As part of researching the outer boundaries of what the Supermicro X10DRT-P motherboard can do, because I've acquired a few, the existence of the SXB1 expansion port is intriguing as seen in page 1-3 of the manual at Motherboard manual...

I recently purchased a few Supermicro systems with the X10DRT-P motherboard and BPN-ADP-S3008L-L61P backplane. (Most of) these backplanes have a capability to receive a small SSD as seen in the yellow-annotated portion of the first attached image (see white connector). Curiously, a few of the...

I am looking for a TOR switch with 10Gbase-T capabilities and found N3K-C3172TQ-10GT after looking at the 3164-TQ. The former seems to be the successor to the latter with the former offering lower power per port albeit at a higher price. I am not familiar at all with Cisco licensing issues...

Would anyone be open to converting my 4x 6018s from IB into 40GBE as a paid project? I've followed this thread on and off for a couple years, and like the MacGyver aspects of the conversion, but have too many other projects already going on. I don't need anything fancy - just a simple 40GBE...

Eaton's "managed" PDUs measure power through each outlet and allow an outlet-by-outlet ability to turn the power on/off. This set of features is Eaton's highest-end PDU. Managed PDUs can be fairly pricey, especially when new. This listing is a crazy good deal for a brand new, Eaton managed...

I have several Supermicro motherboards to populate with 16GB DDR3 DIMMs. Please let me know if you have 24x of the same DIMM. May want up to 4x sets of 24. Thanks!

This eBay seller was selling C12Ps for $195 + $10/unit shipping but I talked him into $165 BO + $10/unit shipping. He updated the listing to allow my BO and was OK with me sharing it with friends (BO is OK for you also). He previously rejected $160 BO so I would view this as $165+10 or don't...

These are coming down in price but this is the lowest I've seen at $100 including shipping. SuperMicro Server Backplane | BPN-SAS2-846EL1 672042069316 | eBay

For those among us that want "the mother of all FreeNAS systems," Unix Surplus has a good (not necessarily great) deal on 74-bay Supermicro systems with 2x v2 e5 processors and 256GB RAM for $1146+ $250 shipping. This box is the next level up from the 847 boxes (45 bays) discussed on this...

This is a good price on Arista's 32-port 40G switch. Usually 500-600 but only 450 here including shipping (2 available). TESTED-Arista DCS-7050QX-32 Front to Rear Airflow Network Switch | eBay

The 24-port SAS2 backplanes for 846s have been coming down in price lately but this is the cheapest I've seen at $120 incl shipping. 7 available at present. BPN-SAS2-846EL1 4U SAS/SATA Backplane 24 Port w/ Frame (Supermicro) SAS2 672042069316 | eBay

Edit: meant to say that Netshelter was free with 13x boxes I've listed 13X Supermicro 826 boxes with 64GB RAM, 2X E5-2640v1, SAS2 backplane, and LSI 9207-8i HBA in nice condition in a separate listing. If someone is willing to buy all 13 as a group for $5500 + shipping (US48 only) (a discount...

I've accumulated a little too much hardware so hopefully someone can give it a good home. Checked all prices against eBay so hopefully they seem reasonable. Open to reasonable discounts on quantity. 13x Supermicro 826 with X9DRI-LN4F+ v1.2 (supports v2 processors) motherboard, 2x E5-2640 SAS2...

Everyone's favorite boot drive seems to be coming down in price. This listing has 6 for $115/BO. No word on usage/condition but the prices ($19/unit) is low by market standards. (LOT OF 6) Intel SSD DC S3500 Series 80GB 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s SSD SSDSC2BB080G4 | eBay

I've been watching these for a while and this quite good relative to recent market prices (usually 200 or above). Note that you'll need the mounting bracket from a current backplane though. SUPERMICRO BPN-SAS2-846EL1 4U 24 PORT SAS SATA BACKPLANE WITH FRAME | eBay

This is a good price at least within the last 12 months for the SAS2 backplane for an 846 box: Supermicro BPN-SAS2-846EL1, REV 1.11 | eBay. Seller has 4 available. Hope that helps someone!

A good price on everyone's favorite boot drive: this seller has 4 lots of 4 drives each for $100 + $5 shipping per lot. That $26.25/unit with shipping. Intel SSD DC S3500 Series 80GB Drive (Lot of 4) | eBay