what should i do with this?

I think I have 3 or 4 18gb SCSI drives that would work in that beast... and the drive sleds.

I'll look and see what type they are when I get home from work.

 

Depends, do you have some computers that need serving?

 

Well considering you got the machine for free, if you need a server than spend the money if not I am sure someone else may be able to make use of the system perhaps consider a donation to one of the groups that provide computing services to the lower class.

 

No no no, no boat anchor. If you shoot it'll make a nice target.

 

Pretty sure you can pick up 18GB SCSI drives fairly cheap on eBay. What model Proliant?

 

If you don't plan on needing a server I would donate it to a worthy cause.....or sell it on Craigslist or something. If you want a server for home, go get a smaller 1U or 2U system. That huge compaq you got is suure an energy guzzler... plus for a home setup you don't need anywhere near that much power

 

You can always have fun playing with it and learning a few things. I am sure you can pick up some drives for cheap. If you find you don't need it after that there is always ebay or if you are a generous soul you could use something like Freecycle.

 

Sweet. I'm pretty sure the sleds are the same then, they're from an old DL380 G2. You want one? I'll leave the HD that's in it. Send me a PM.