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On 01/20/15 11:18, Wilson, Jeff wrote:
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> Don’t forget  to consider MSU Surplus as a resource for computer 
> system parts, complete systems, and especially older system parts.  
> After having a server fail over the weekend with what I now know was a 
> failed power supply, we contacted MSU Surplus for possible parts.  The 
> server is out of warranty.  I did order a power supply, next day, 
> without knowing if that was the problem.  However, by working with MSU 
> Surplus we were able to acquire the parts that were needed and get the 
> server running the same day.  I will hold on to the power supply that 
> I ordered as a spare when it arrives today.
>
> Thank you MSU Surplus.
>
>
Here, here!

I haven't used them as much as I should, but if you don't mind doing
some hardware work yourself, it's a great resource.  Think of them as
a permanent computer swap.  And they have all sorts of other goodies
ranging from the commonly useful to strange scientific stuff!

--STeve Andre'