I'm a DEC guy so I don't know anything about the IBM world, but this is going up for auction on GovPlanet.com <https://www.govplanet.com/for-sale/Other-IBM-Z196-Enterprise-Mainframe-Computer-Virginia/1722135> Location is Richmond, VA Seller: Commonwealth of Virginia, Dept. of General Services IBM Z196 Enterprise Mainframe Computer Mips:1280;MSU:160; Processors: 6 CP + 2 zIIPs; Storage: 32,768 meg HSA Size-=16 GB; FICON express8 channels= 24; ESCON channels= 36; CTC/CNC Channels= 8 single mode ?Internal Coupling channels= 4; OSA Express3= 20; Crypto Express3 cards= 2; Serial Number= 1D0E7 Bidder responsible for all loading and handling. Site does not have staff to assist with removing this lot.****Site does not ship**** Please contact Mike Shaffer at 804-297-2494 or e-mail mike.shaffer at vita.virginia.gov for inspection appointments or more information. Hours are by appointment only. Appointments may be scheduled Mon - Fri excluding holidays. All sales as is where is. No warranties or guarantees. Bidder to inspect in person to confirm condition Just in case anyone is interested. -- John H. Reinhardt