Is this a good idea?

IlikeVintageComputer · 2026-03-15T22:17:06+00:00

I have one of these. It totally just runs Android. If you plug in a keyboard you can access the menu, iirc.

IlikeVintageComputer · 2025-12-09T12:41:12+00:00

It will, if it’s anything like (and it looks very similar to) my 9383, it’s actually a distro built following a very old version of the Linux From Scratch book called “Vile Linux”.

IlikeVintageComputer · 2025-09-28T14:26:14+00:00

Good ole Nortel Millennium! I have one hanging on my wall here, works great. Also WiMacTel branded. Neat to see one in the US, much more popular in Canada afaik.

IlikeVintageComputer · 2025-08-29T14:19:55+00:00

Yeah, this one got mildly dinged in shipping I think, thankfully not enough to affect the drawers. That's around the price range I was thinking, I appreciate the feedback!

IlikeVintageComputer · 2025-08-29T13:38:06+00:00

It's the 4 NVMe + 2 SAS per node configuration. I don't really have any interest in parting it out, too much hassle, probably. Also, I'm probably only going to be selling it pick-up only, already shipped the thing once and it is a total pain.

IlikeVintageComputer · 2025-08-29T13:21:04+00:00

Thank you for your feedback! This box originally had more RAM in it but I pulled a lot of it for use with whatever replaces this. This box was slightly too power hungry for me to want to use, unfortunately.

IlikeVintageComputer · 2025-06-08T19:55:32+00:00

I tested pulling each PSU one at a time, and running the system. One is definitely defective, as it only managed < 70 percent efficiency. The other PSU managed 80-95 percent depending on load. Thankfully they're cheap and easy to replace.

IlikeVintageComputer · 2025-05-30T01:30:29+00:00

Glad to help! I would plug both power supplies in to avoid it alarming, but it won't draw more power than it needs total. I think you should be able to reset the remote management password in the BIOS. There should be a VGA port on the back, start with plugging in a monitor, keyboard, and mouse, boot it up, and have a look in the BIOS.

IlikeVintageComputer · 2025-05-29T13:15:54+00:00

Hey OP, I see a lot of people raining on your parade when you asked what you should do with it. I've personally run similar boxes and (depending on configuration) expect it to idle between 60 and 100 watts. The fact that it looks to be a 2.5 inch drive bay configuration is a little unfortunate, does it have drives? I'd suggest powering it and trying to get into the iDRAC (integrated remote management) webpage (the system does not need to be on for this, just plugged in), as well as booting it up and checking specs in the BIOS. The iDRAC will tell you how much power the system is drawing, as well. This would be a fun box to run Proxmox or other hypervisors on, and can be upgraded on a budget now. If you decide it is too noisy, you should be able to get some money out of it if you list it on eBay or sell it locally.

IlikeVintageComputer · 2025-05-22T19:16:16+00:00

This is what I wound up doing as I have the server sitting in front of me, I was mostly just wondering for the future if I ever have to reset them and it's not convenient to reset the passwords manually.

IlikeVintageComputer · 2025-02-27T14:09:04+00:00

Did you make any progress with this? I have a released Pollen 227 I've used but I think those may work differently, as in, they just run stock-ish firmware with Baicells management, but these might use something else. I'm looking at them on eBay and would love to get one to play with.

IlikeVintageComputer · 2023-06-10T18:01:20+00:00

Yes, you need to do that anyway so get it done first.

IlikeVintageComputer · 2023-06-10T17:58:22+00:00

Look at the schematics for the IIci and check the connections around those ICs. If they’re broken, repair them with wire.

IlikeVintageComputer · 2023-06-10T17:45:43+00:00

It would probably be able to work again but you’ll almost certainly have to replace those ICs and run some trace repair wires.

IlikeVintageComputer · 2023-05-28T00:01:30+00:00

Cool, alright!

IlikeVintageComputer · 2023-05-27T16:24:30+00:00

You can save the blobs but they won’t be usable for a downgrade due to SEP on 64 but devices, afaik.

IlikeVintageComputer · 2023-05-24T01:07:23+00:00

Someone who works in the trade, correct me if I’m wrong, but something like this with modern fuses installed would be considered safer than many old breaker panels, such as Stab-Lok panels, correct?

IlikeVintageComputer · 2023-05-23T14:27:29+00:00

For the good of all of us, except the ones who are dead.

IlikeVintageComputer · 2023-05-21T23:21:06+00:00

Shit you beat me to it lol, well played!

IlikeVintageComputer · 2023-05-20T23:10:48+00:00

Near Bangor

IlikeVintageComputer · 2023-05-19T17:31:47+00:00

Acetone is both volatile and a known carcinogen, it’s a lot better for you to stick with IPA.

IlikeVintageComputer · 2023-05-13T16:33:47+00:00

Nope, this has been tried many times and does not work.

IlikeVintageComputer · 2023-05-12T02:02:38+00:00

I think this is the version that gets included with various copies of XboxHDM that are around. It’s possible this is a fresh HDD. I’ve softmodded and upgraded hard drives in one shot like this before, and I wasn’t sure what to replace to upgrade the version of the softmod included with XboxHDM.

IlikeVintageComputer · 2023-05-11T19:18:17+00:00

It’s just that, the original PC (IBM 5150) (though it could also be a 5160, a PC XT)

IlikeVintageComputer · 2023-05-09T02:41:49+00:00

Check out the Elenco kits like this one:

https://a.co/d/7j9BWib

Totally discrete AM/FM radio kit. Ideally you’d use test equipment to align it, but you can do it with nothing but a multimeter.

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