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IBM Enterprise Mainframe
This lot sold for $15,700 at government auction in Richmond, VA on July 28, 2026.
Current bid:
$15,700
Time Left
Ends Jul 28, 2026
Market demand: Electronics in Virginia sell about 58% of the time, typically ~11 bids. Based on 1,635 completed sales over the last year.
Seller
Virginia Commonwealth University, VA
Condition: As-is
Full Description
IBM Enterprise Mainframe From the IBM z Systems family (such as a z13, z14, or z15). The distinctive geometric front panels are a hallmark of IBM's modern mainframe cabinets. ________________________________________________________________________________________ Front cabinet: IBM enterprise mainframe processor frame. Rear cabinet (open): The service side showing: Compute modules High-speed interconnects Power distribution Fiber optic and Ethernet cabling Cooling and management components Typical uses _________________________ These systems are designed for organizations that require extremely high reliability and transaction processing, ___________________________ including: Major banks Insurance companies Government agencies Healthcare systems Airlines Fortune 500 enterprises _______________________________ A single IBM mainframe can process millions to billions of secure transactions per day while maintaining availability measured in "five nines" (99.999% uptime). _______________________________ PLEASE EMAIL :BROWNDE5@VCU.EDU FOR FULL SPECIFICATIONS - FOR URGENT INTEREST ________________________________ SUGGESTED PRE-OWNED MARKET VALUE : $50K-500K - SEE OPENING BID ASKING PRICE -"AS-IS" __________________________________ IMPORTANT: Buyer Responsibilities The awarded buyer is responsible, at the buyer's sole cost and risk, for all of the following: De-installation: Physical removal of all equipment from the racks, including unbolting, unmounting, rail removal, and any rack disassembly required for removal. Packing: Palletization, crating, anti-static handling, and any specialized packing. Certain IBM systems may require specialized crating (for example, Arbo crates) with extended procurement lead times; sourcing these is the buyer's responsibility. Transportation: Loading, transport, insurance in transit, and shipment of all equipment from the QTS facility to the buyer's destination. Labor, tools, and equipment: All movers, lift tools, dollies, and personnel required for safe removal, including any specialized handling for heavy or liquid-cooled systems such as the IBM z16 mainframe. OEM license / Machine Code transfer: Any OEM license, entitlement, or Machine Code transfer (for example, IBM Machine Code via IBM's GARS or broker-mediated process, or Cisco Smart Licensing) is the buyer's responsibility and is handled directly with the OEM
Pickup information
Virginia Commonwealth University, VA
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