TuMomo.com Interviewed

TuMomo.com is a South American spanish language free classified advertising site.  The owner of Tumomo.com was video interviewed in English during FEXPOCRUZ 2006 in Bolivia.

 

Inventory Available Online

Our New Corporate Site

It’s only in Spanish at the moment but we’ll be adding inventory daily if not hourly. The english language version should be up by this weekend.  Please stop by and check it out.

 

Used TimberWolf 9740 Tape Library

TimberWolf 9740 tape library The TimberWolf 9740 is both a network-attached and a direct-attached robotic tape library that connects to multiple platforms across a network. Information from the StorageTek site : Spec Summary     Number of cartridge slots: 494 (this unit comes with the normally optional expansion storage door) Number of tape drives / types: 1-10 T9840, T9940, DLT 7000 and/or DLT 4000 or 1-4 or 2-4 TimberLine 9490 This unit comes with 6 DLT 7000 drives Supported host platforms: All major operating systems

Applications Disaster recovery The TimberWolf 9740 library is an integral part of disaster recovery processes that remotely vault data in tape form. Tapes can be physically transported to a remote site, created electronically with a TimberWolf 9740 library at the remote location or created simultaneously at both locations.Archiving The TimberWolf 9740 library provides significant capacity in a small footprint for high-volume archiving applications. It can be combined with disk systems and Application Storage Manager (ASM) software to provide a tiered archival system with performance and capacity customized to the archiving needs of the application.Backup and restore The TimberWolf 9740 library’s capacity and footprint make it ready for backup and restore of large, multi-platform environments. The TimberWolf can be used to consolidate backup and restore to a single library, reducing costs and simplifying management.

Benefits Higher resource utilization With the addition of the StorageTek Virtual Storage Manager® (VSM®) system you can use nearly 100 percent of the capacity of your tapes, unleashing the value trapped in under-utilized tapes.Scalability for growth The cartridge exchange mechanism enables you to attach up to six 9740 libraries to allow your storage capacity to grow to 175 terabytes of native data.Investment protection The TimberWolf 9740 library supports a wide variety of tape technologies, enabling you to choose the right drives and media for your changing application needs.Streamlined management Maintain control of your data with many compatible software tools, including the StorageTek Automated Cartridge System Library™ software (ACSLS Manager™ software ) for client-server environments.

Specifications Performance       Audit time: <2 min     Capacity       Number of cartridge slots: 494 (with included expansion door) 1 LSM     Number of tape drives / types: 6 DLT 7000 are currently installed     Availability       Mean exchanges / swaps between failure (MEBF/MSBF): 1,000,000     Mean time between failures (MTBF): 70,000 hr (full operation)     Mean time to repair (MTTR): <30 min     Compatibility       Supported host platforms: All major operating systems     Robotics control interfaces: SCCI-2 or serial     Management       Digital vision system: Unique digital vision camera system performs continuous calibration and reads bar codes     Operator panel: User-friendly configuration and diagnostic controls, status display and large viewing window (optional)     Automatic clean: Dedicated cleaning cartridge slot for tape drive cleaning by library or software command     Continuous automation calibration: No periodic maintenance or alignment required     Mechanical   Library   Height: 72 in (183 cm)     Depth: 69.0 in (175.0 cm) with expansion door     Width: 46 in (117 cm)     Weight: 719.0 lb (326.0 kg) with expansion door     Environmental   Temperature   Temperature (operating): +59° to +90° F (+15° to +32° C)     Temperature (non-operating): +50° to +104° F (+10° to +40° C )     Humidity   Relative humidity (operating): 20%-80%     Relative humidity (non-operating): 10%-95%     Power       Voltage: 90-264 VAC @ 47-63 Hz single phase (auto-ranging)     Library (operating maximum continuous – not peak): 1.67 A @ 120 V, 0.83 A @ 240 V, 683 BTU/hr     Drives: Drive power consumption varies. Refer to individual drive specifications     Regulatory Compliance       Safety: CSA standard CAN/CSA-C22.2, no. 950-95 UL listed to UL 1950, 3rd Edition GS licensed to EN 60950, 2nd Edition, 1991 + A1, A2, A3, A4     Emissions: FCC #47, part 15, subpart B, class A VCCI class A European Union CE emmissions standards AS/NZS 3548; 1995 ( Australia, N.Z.) ICES-003 ( Canada)     Immunity: European Union CE immunity standards

 

Brand New 26u Server Racks Now Sold Individually – $199.99 each

Originally slated as a single 60 rack export order for a South American customer, these brand new racks are again available and priced to move. Our loss is your gain and we want to move these items in volume to make space in our US West Coast warehouse.

We’re now offering individual racks for sale due to popular request AND lowered the price of brand new Black Box server cases to $199.99 each + cost of shipping. Shipping is via freight and we do accept/export international orders. The racks are in their original packaging and BRAND NEW.

These server racks can be wall mounted or floor mounted. Made of 14 gauge steel with plexiglass doors, they can hold up to 150 pounds (69 kg) of components. They are packed in the original boxes and unused. Each unit measures 26″X26″X48″ and weighs about 95 lbs (43 kg).

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Comparison Prices (same make and model): More than $650 each ( source: http://inktomi-cnet.com.com/Black_Box_wall_mount_cabinet_26_U/4014-6461_9-30486696.html?part=inktomi-cnet&subj=Black+Box+wall+mount+cabinet+-+26+U&tag=feed)

Number of units remaining at this price: 19 18 17

We accept credit cards via paypal and will ship within three business days of payment. Buyer is responsible for actual cost of shipping. Please call us at 1-360-362-1032 before ordering (8 am eastern time until 6 pm eastern time only) due to the extremely limited availability and to get a shipping estimate from zip code

Number of orders limited only by availability of sale priced inventory. Valid only through Thursday, 11 Aug 2006 or while supplies last. All sales are final with this steeply discounted offer. This offer is not valid anywhere prohibited by law.

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Digg US Special: Four Brand New 26u Server Racks

This Offer Is No Longer Available.

 

Pentium 4s, Pentium 3s, and Servers

We have a large number of new Pentium M laptops and used pentium 4 PCs, and pentium 3 PCs as well as dual proc Dell servers that will be arriving via container over the next week or so.  They are in excellent condition.  We will inspect and test each used system and note changes to our inventory as they become available.

Some will have been nationalized in Bolivia (import duties already paid) and others will be available out of our soon-to-be-opened Zona Franca (“Free Zone”) office.  Call us with questions or orders.

 

Trade Lead (Offer): More Than 50 Brand New 26u Server Racks – 20ft Container or Less

We’ve just acquired more than 50 brand new 26u server racks manufactured by Black Box Networks. They can be wall mounted or floor mounted. Made of 14 gauge steel with plexiglass doors, they can hold up to 150 pounds (69 kg) of components. They are packed in the original boxes and unused. Each unit measures 26″X26″X48″ and weighs about 95 lbs (43 kg). 

Location: California, USA

Availability: Immediate

Shipping Units: 40 units on 10 pallets in a 20ft container (4 units per pallet) and 19 other units available individually or 4 units.

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Comparison Prices (same model): More than $650 each ( source: http://inktomi-cnet.com.com/Black_Box_wall_mount_cabinet_26_U/4014-6461_9-30486696.html?part=inktomi-cnet&subj=Black+Box+wall+mount+cabinet+-+26+U&tag=feed)

Logistics Notes:

- Domestic US and Canada: These can be trucked within the US for a reasonable cost per unit.

- Export: The cost of shipping a 20ft container from Long Beach to a large number of the world’s major ports usually ranges from about $2000 to $5000 depending on destination. Contact us if you want help arranging export logistics or if you want to export individual pallets. 

Contact: sales@fronteraservices.net in english, spanish, or portuguese

(Español: http://frontera.wordpress.com/)

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Initial Focus: Quality Used Computers and Large Computer Monitors

So I finally am putting some thoughts together about Frontera Services.  Our initial focus will be exporting high quality used name brand computer equipment out of the US and Canada. We have a logistics operation starting up in Santa Cruz, Bolivia and will be selling within Bolivia as well as re-exporting to Brazil, Peru, Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and other countries.

Why used hardware? Moore’s law has driven many of the improvements that we’ve seen in computing. We are also far enough into the curve that each generation of new computer brings us incrementally less improvement that is noticable. As an example, the difference between the 386 computer of a generation ago and a 486 was immediately obvious in terms of speed, storage, and memory.  We are now at a point where the differences are less noticeable (especially since the vast majority of software is NOT keeping pace with Moore’s law)…used computer hardware provides great opportunities to upgrade at a much more economical pace.

Servers and Workstations: We’ll be offering both Pentium 4 and Pentium 3 server and workstation computers. We have more than one hundred coming out of testing and available later this week and hundreds more inbound.

On the high end, a number of our servers have multiple processors and up to 4GB RAM. On the other hand, though it is nice to have the latest model dual core machines, a late model P3 with a reasonable amount of memory will easily handle most people’s email, internet, and spreadsheet requirements. These aren’t salvage, white box (no name), or untested PCs either.  We’ll offer tested, name brand models.

Laptops: We currently have a number of major name Pentium M  and Pentium 4 14″ screen laptops still in the manufacturer’s plastic. About half of the laptops have 1 GB of memory, the rest have 512MB RAM. These are immediately available from Bolivia.

Monitors:  We have hundreds of giant 19-21 inch monitors inbound.  Need one? need a pallet? need a container full?

Printers:  We have a number of laser printers and 48″ HP large format designjet printers inbound.  All laser printers have new toner cartridges and the designjets have 2 sets of toner plus paper.

Networking Gear:  We have a number of used routers, switches, 220v wireless routers, load balancers, and other networking equipment inbound.

Our official Frontera Services website will launch shortly. Though initially simple, you’ll soon be able to check our entire inventory, purchase online with a credit card (or paypal), or have your questions answered.  If you have a special or urgent import need, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

 

Spanish Language Frontera Services Weblog Launches

Our spanish language blog just launched today (http://frontera.wordpress.com - nuestro sitio totalmente en español).

There will be some shared content as well as a lot of language specific content.  Hopefully, we’ll be able to contribute to the import-export community in both languages. Trade leads posted on either site will be translated and posted on the other site.

 

Export Wholesale Dropshipping of Computer Equipment in South America?

My mind has been abuzz with thinking about how to provide innovative opportunities for our customers.

Buying used computer equipment in bulk is always a tricky business.  If you want to build a solid business with long term customers, each item needs to be carefully inspected and tested for functionality and then evaluated for physical appearance before being shipped off to customers. Transportation can also be enormously expensive. There are plenty of companies that offer untested bulk sales of used computer equipment in the world – I have not found many that offer fully tested and inspected equipment in bulk in South America without a 3 week wait for a boat to arrive.  Note that I am not saying that they dont exist, just that I have not found them yet (if you know of some, please let me know).

Here is my thinking: offer the equivalent of dropshipping throughout South America on a wholesale basis from our Frontera Services warehouses in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. You can ship a single pallet or a truckload for much less money and much faster than sending such items from the US. Santa Cruz, Bolivia is just a few days trucking distance from most major South American cities and just a day or so from almost any town in Bolivia.You’d also be able to use a major credit card to pay (not so easy in these parts).

In short, you’d find a customer for any items listed on our special dropship website (ready soon) and basically hire us to provide those items and transportation to your final customer. We’ll provide you with a separate “dropship” price and we’ll return a transportation quote for your customer’s destination and, once paid, arrange transportation. You then work out any import duties with your customer and invoice them. 

Who can this help? Church groups, schools, international charities, subsidiary companies, contractors, and anyone else whose core competency is not logistics and needs reasonably priced computer equipment in bulk. Imagine being able to easily provide a charity in South America with badly needly computers for instance and having all of the details (minus customs) handled for you.

Thinking about this as a customer, I see the following three advantages.

- I can economically send a single pallet, a small truck, or a large container of fully tested computer equipment to any customer, organization, or charity in South America.

- I dont have to wait for 3-5 weeks for a ship to arrive or have the hassles of coordinating transport from a major port to the final destination

- I can sell to customers in South America without much investment and keep the difference in selling price and dropship price

We could institute this program in Bolivia immediately – there would still be a few days required to “nationalize” the items from our free zone warehouse.  We’d be ready to expand it to Brazil, Peru, Chile, Argentina in August 2006. Note: it is possible that customs agencies may delay shipments for a number of reasons. We do our best to get items to your customers quickly but customs is outside of our control and so this program does not guaranteed shipment timeframes.

Is this proposed service of interest to you? Join the conversation….

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