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This one's kinda weird, but I want to get rid of it and someone may find it interesting:
it's a Mellanox Bluefield 1 DPU in the form of an ATX motherboard, used in the BE1200 reference platform (basically intended as a demo of nvmeof). 16 arm64 cores, embedded connectx-5 network adapter with dual 100Gb ports, BMC, four RAM slots, standard power connection, two x16 pcie slots. Product brief here. Runs cool, barely needs any airflow.
Sounds great, right? Well, nvidia has memory holed almost all information and software for it. I figured out how to install the OS and get things going, but couldn't ever get the pcie slots to work. The BMC software is incomplete and basically useless. The serial port does not seem to work. The many DIP switches are undocumented. The firmware was extremely hard to find and removed from nvidia's site after I found it. In short, it's a weak CPU connected to some emmc, a fast network adapter, and no other connectivity, no other storage, not even USB. I'm salty about how much time I spent messing with it and can't figure out any use for it.
Yours for the cost of shipping (continental US preferred). I can provide notes on generating/installing the OS images, it currently has a fresh ubuntu 20.04 install. I'll include some RAM. Not for the faint of heart!
This one's kinda weird, but I want to get rid of it and someone may find it interesting:
it's a Mellanox Bluefield 1 DPU in the form of an ATX motherboard, used in the BE1200 reference platform (basically intended as a demo of nvmeof). 16 arm64 cores, embedded connectx-5 network adapter with dual 100Gb ports, BMC, four RAM slots, standard power connection, two x16 pcie slots. Product brief here. Runs cool, barely needs any airflow.
Sounds great, right? Well, nvidia has memory holed almost all information and software for it. I figured out how to install the OS and get things going, but couldn't ever get the pcie slots to work. The BMC software is incomplete and basically useless. The serial port does not seem to work. The many DIP switches are undocumented. The firmware was extremely hard to find and removed from nvidia's site after I found it. In short, it's a weak CPU connected to some emmc, a fast network adapter, and no other connectivity, no other storage, not even USB. I'm salty about how much time I spent messing with it and can't figure out any use for it.
Yours for the cost of shipping (continental US preferred). I can provide notes on generating/installing the OS images, it currently has a fresh ubuntu 20.04 install. I'll include some RAM. Not for the faint of heart!
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Send it to Linus. He'll make a video "Nvidia's hardware Jensen Huang doesn't want you to know ever existed"
Local pickup only in Phoenix for this one. It will wind up at a local electronics recycler before it gets shipped...
Gave one of these away a couple years ago. Now have not just one, but two more:
Gone - Supermicro 6038R-DE2CR16L - Has CPUs (don't remember which) and SAS3008 mezzanine cards. No power supplies or trays (I have spares if you want them, but they won't be free). This is a relatively complex system, so please ensure you're familiar with it (go have a look at the system block diagram). There is PCIe connectivity between the nodes for high speed communication (PLX PEX8717). The backplane also has dedicated ethernet connectivity between nodes (for heartbeat). It's pretty neat. Before anyone asks, it's not quiet.
Gave one of these away a couple years ago. Now have not just one, but two more:
Gone - Supermicro 6038R-DE2CR16L - Has CPUs (don't remember which) and SAS3008 mezzanine cards. No power supplies or trays (I have spares if you want them, but they won't be free). This is a relatively complex system, so please ensure you're familiar with it (go have a look at the system block diagram). There is PCIe connectivity between the nodes for high speed communication (PLX PEX8717). The backplane also has dedicated ethernet connectivity between nodes (for heartbeat). It's pretty neat. Before anyone asks, it's not quiet.
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Local pickup in Houston, not looking to ship these as its too much hassle
Supermicro X10SLH-N6-ST031 board
Phanteks Enthoo Pro M Tempered Glass Black ATX Case
Supermicro X10SLH-N6-ST031 board
Phanteks Enthoo Pro M Tempered Glass Black ATX Case
Local Pickup in Houston TX
Herman Miller Motorized Desk Setup
I have a Herman Miller Desk Setup with the corner desk being an up/down motorized desk. It has the foam/cloth panels as seen in the right of the image.
I got this desk setup for free, and ended up using the chairs and filing cabinets in the picture (From the old listing) but never ended up needing the desk in the end
Its all in used, but fairly good condition. There is a lot of pieces and it will take some time to figure out putting it all together. I also stole the leg in the very front of the image, however can give you a similar IKEA Silver leg to replace it which will work fine.
Only serious takers, as this will take significant effort on my part to get out and ready to be picked up, and to help load. Due to the width of the corner desk in the front of the image, you will probably need a van or a truck
Herman Miller Motorized Desk Setup
I have a Herman Miller Desk Setup with the corner desk being an up/down motorized desk. It has the foam/cloth panels as seen in the right of the image.
I got this desk setup for free, and ended up using the chairs and filing cabinets in the picture (From the old listing) but never ended up needing the desk in the end
Its all in used, but fairly good condition. There is a lot of pieces and it will take some time to figure out putting it all together. I also stole the leg in the very front of the image, however can give you a similar IKEA Silver leg to replace it which will work fine.
Only serious takers, as this will take significant effort on my part to get out and ready to be picked up, and to help load. Due to the width of the corner desk in the front of the image, you will probably need a van or a truck
just send a label or pay for shipping.
untested:
HP 906148-601 motherboard only
6CGigNIC-e Rev1.3 6 port 1G card
Hologic HDT VLC PCB-01011 (a few of these)
have some random old servers, supermicro X56xx's in 1U for pick up in LA, CA.
untested:
HP 906148-601 motherboard only
6CGigNIC-e Rev1.3 6 port 1G card
Hologic HDT VLC PCB-01011 (a few of these)
have some random old servers, supermicro X56xx's in 1U for pick up in LA, CA.
I have a X10SLH-N6-ST031 board in Houston TX if anyone wants it
Would prefer pickup, but if you want it shipped we can probably figure it out
Discussion on board https://forums.servethehome.com/ind...0slh-ln6tf-lga-1150-h3-x10slh-n6-st031.28012/
Would prefer pickup, but if you want it shipped we can probably figure it out
Discussion on board https://forums.servethehome.com/ind...0slh-ln6tf-lga-1150-h3-x10slh-n6-st031.28012/
If you guys are looking to get rid of these, I'm happy to pay shipping.Still available
Down here in Corpus Christi, Might be interested in the mobo. Include CPU?