6 Apr
2024
6 Apr
'24
6:08 a.m.
On Fri, Apr 5, 2024 at 12:29 PM Keith Monahan <keith(a)techtravels.org> wrote:
Kevin,
Thanks..... but isn't there a big risk with that item that it doesn't
work at all, given the "for parts" designation? I suppose I can email
and ask if it POSTS...
Depends what your risk tolerance is and how much you enjoy fixing
things. I'd go for it if I were in the market because these things
are pretty chonky and the parts are not too rare. The C class has
three modules that promote easy swapping.. the PSU, drive bay, and
motherboard all come out very easy.
I wouldn't expect much from random ebay sellers, but a few pictures of
the LED light bar after a few minutes of power on the front may be
within their scope and could let you know if you have a functional
PSU.
Thanks
On 4/5/2024 1:10 PM, Kevin Bowling via cctalk wrote:
> On Fri, Apr 5, 2024 at 8:33 AM Keith Monahan <keith(a)techtravels.org> wrote:
>>
>> Thanks guys for pointing out what's available and the references....
>> which will be useful the next time something good comes around!
>>
>> The C200 runs the newer 64-bit processor, the PA8200, which is RISC 2.0,
>> and (I'd imagine is) quite a bit different than the PA7300.
>
> You can still run a 32b OS or 32b applications depending on your
> preference on the C200. PA-RISC is a well designed superset of its
> prior ISA versions. I re-read your post and it seems you want chipset
> compatibility though, in which case yes you'd want to find a LASI
> system like the C160L/C180L if going to C-class. Here is a good
> candidate: https://www.ebay.com/itm/195201664655
>
>> I don't understand the silly pricing either. Who's buying them? Who is
>> forking over $1000, $1500, etc for these old machines? I don't really
>> even buy the "some business relies on this and have never updated"
>> because you'd have to have some smart folks on standby who could
>> reinstall software, reconfigure machines with licenses, etc. Assuming
>> you still had the necessary CDs etc.
>
> I think there is a small subset of PA-RISC machines that are used as
> controllers for ABB PLCs, maybe other types of industrial and lab
> equipment. It might not be a big deal to spend $1200 to maintain
> something like that and not have to understand how to make it run on
> other types of systems. The sellers then extrapolate that to
> everything is worth its weight in gold.
>
>>
>> Keith
>>
>>
>> On 4/4/2024 11:06 PM, Chris Hanson via cctalk wrote:
>>> On Apr 4, 2024, at 7:17 PM, Kevin Bowling <kevin.bowling(a)kev009.com>
wrote:
>>>>
>>>> There is an ebay seller 'biff-howard-tanen' that has some C200s
up
>>>> right now. All their items have "Make an Offer'' and they
tend to be
>>>> fairly reasonable as long as you account for the free shipping they
>>>> offer. I've had mostly good luck with buying from them, and they
made
>>>> right the couple oops.
>>>
>>> I can vouch for them as a seller in the same way, I've also gotten
reasonable prices from them when making offers that account for shipping, and the seller
actually knows how to pack stuff. Same with eBay seller jonnyadler, though their list
price for a C180 is, let's say, "optimistic.")
>>>
>>> -- Chris