there was a deal like this a little while ago that ended. but here's another one:
Dell Compellent SC030 CT-SC030 Storage System Controller Server M4WJP 0M4WJP | eBay
The internals are probably useless, but the chassis is a nice 16-bay Supermicro 836. The backplane is the "TQ" direct attached, not the most sophisticated backplane, but due to being direct attached, pretty much works at any speed your HDD and HBA/RAID card will negotiate. These were usually used as Compellent "head units", and the HDD trays were usually empty so the trays are likely in pristine condition.
Also comes with rails, which alone would be worth $60-70 by itself.
For me in SoCAL, the shipping is about $50, so total is like $185 for me. Take away the cost of the rails, the chassis is $125. I've been eyeing this for a while, but I really don't need it, nor do i have room for it at the moment. I've been meditating on it and I think i'm coming to the end of my self-discipline. I need you guys to buy these out to remove my temptation. (BTW, I'm not affiliated with the seller in anyway)
Dell Compellent SC030 CT-SC030 Storage System Controller Server M4WJP 0M4WJP | eBay
The internals are probably useless, but the chassis is a nice 16-bay Supermicro 836. The backplane is the "TQ" direct attached, not the most sophisticated backplane, but due to being direct attached, pretty much works at any speed your HDD and HBA/RAID card will negotiate. These were usually used as Compellent "head units", and the HDD trays were usually empty so the trays are likely in pristine condition.
Also comes with rails, which alone would be worth $60-70 by itself.
For me in SoCAL, the shipping is about $50, so total is like $185 for me. Take away the cost of the rails, the chassis is $125. I've been eyeing this for a while, but I really don't need it, nor do i have room for it at the moment. I've been meditating on it and I think i'm coming to the end of my self-discipline. I need you guys to buy these out to remove my temptation. (BTW, I'm not affiliated with the seller in anyway)