AS/400 9406-170 What can I do with it?

synpse · 06-15-2006, 07:36 AM

We have just recently decided that our old AS/400 server is no longer needed. It has sat unplugged for over a year, and it has been two years since migrating away from it. My question is, What can I do with this thing?? It's an IBM AS/400 9406-170 feature code 2290.

Would any sort of linux or bsd run on the thing? Am I better to leave os/400 on it? Should we play with the 50-cal and some armor-piercing rounds? (OK, so my boss likes guns, and this thing has given us some stress in days-gone-by)

I'm open to suggestions...

crabboy · 06-15-2006, 02:54 PM

I like the 50-cal idea. You may want to checkout the value of these things on ebay before you shoot it up.

synpse · 06-15-2006, 04:45 PM

eBay face value = $500 ~ $1000
actual 'sell it now' to a reseller = $200 - $400 at best

Buttttt... the TCO vs TSR (total stress relief) makes it pretty dern worth it. There are a few of us who would like a shot at it, literally!

sanotto · 07-14-2006, 12:27 PM

Did you have stress using OS/400??? The only reason i can find is deep NO understanding of this fine system.
Don't shoot it I'll buy it from you for $300 (Average Price of those you mentioned), if you are able to ship it to me.
Please contact me at sanotto@gmail.com