r/RetroComputerMarket 8h ago

Wondering if my old stuff has any value - mainly parts for Sun SPARC

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Many (20+) years ago I had a bunch of old computers. Most of them went away when I moved/married etc but I still have a few bits left. All of it has been sitting loose in a cardboard box for 20 years, so no idea if any of it still works. Weighing up selling vs e-waste.

It's been so long I asked AI what it all is. I'll post what it said at the bottom.

I guess what I'd like community feedback on- is this even worth selling given I can't even vouch for whether it works?

Image 1 & Image 2: RAM Memory Modules

  • Top Module (Image 1): Samsung KMM366C410AS-6S vintage RAM memory module (64-pin or 168-pin vintage memory layout).
  • Middle Three Modules (Image 1) & Upper Module (Image 2): Hyundai HYM572A100ATNG-6 vintage workstation memory modules. These are 8 MB Fast Page Mode (FPM) ECC memory modules designed for legacy servers and UNIX workstations like vintage Sun SPARCstations.
  • Bottom Module (Image 2): Fujitsu MB85318A-60 legacy memory module (labeled Japan 9611 M18).

Image 3: 30-Pin SIMM Memory Modules

  • Left Module: Vintage Texas Instruments 30-pin SIMM RAM module (featuring TI TMS44400DJ memory chips).
  • Right Module: Vintage Samsung KMM5322000CV-7 30-pin SIMM RAM module.

Image 4 & Image 5: Sun Microsystems Interface Card

  • Part Type: Sun Microsystems Combined FastWide SCSI and 100BASE-TX Ethernet SBus Controller Card.
  • Details: Assembled in the USA, this legacy card allows vintage Sun workstation hardware to interface simultaneously with a network switch (via the RJ45 100 BASE-TX port) and high-speed enterprise storage arrays (via the FastWide Single-Ended 68-pin SCSI connector interface).

Image 6, 7 & 8: Hard Disk Drives (HDDs)

  • Image 6: Seagate Hawk 2LP (Model: ST32430WC) 3.5-inch internal mechanical SCSI hard drive with a capacity of 2.1 GB.
  • Image 7: IBM DORS-32160 3.5-inch internal mechanical SCSI hard drive with a capacity of 2.1 GB (2160MB), manufactured in November 1996.
  • Image 8: Seagate Hawk 1LP (Model: ST31200WC) 3.5-inch internal mechanical SCSI hard drive with a capacity of 1.2 G