Google Mini Search Appliance MINI-0020 | 1U Rackmount Server

 Step back into the early days of Google’s enterprise search solutions with the Google Mini Search Appliance—a powerful, compact, and efficient 1U rackmount server designed to bring Google’s search capabilities to businesses. Originally launched as a scalable solution for organizations needing fast and reliable internal search, the Google Mini could index up to 300,000 documents and supported over 220 file formats. With its distinctive blue chassis and bold Google branding, this now-discontinued device is not only a collector’s item but also a functional piece of history for tech enthusiasts and retro computing fans.

• Brand: Google​
• Model: MINI-0020​
• Processor: Intel Pentium 4 531 (Prescott core) at 3GHz​
• Memory: 2GB DDR2 RAM (2x1GB modules)​
• Storage: 250GB Western Digital SATA2 Hard Drive​
• Operating System: Customized Linux-based platform​
• Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable server​

Ports & Connectivity:

• Networking: 2x Ethernet LAN Ports (LAN1 and LAN2)
• Peripheral Ports:
  • 2x USB 2.0
  • 1x VGA (Video Output)
  • 2x PS/2 (Keyboard & Mouse)
• Legacy Ports:
  • 1x Serial (DB-9)
  • 1x Parallel (DB-25)
• Power Supply: Standard IEC Power Input
• Cooling: Built-in fan for heat dissipation

Condition:

• Good working condition – tested and powers on
• Boots to the login screen
• Scuffs and surface wear throughout
• 1-inch area of delamination on top (cosmetic issue)

Size:

• Height: 1.75 inches (1U)
• Width: 19 inches
• Depth: Approximately 25.13 inches
• Weight: 26 lbs

Historical Significance:

• Originally launched in the mid-2000s, the Google Mini was designed as an entry-level enterprise search solutionfor businesses.
• Allowed indexing of internal files, websites, and databases using Google’s search technology.
• Discontinued in 2012, making this a rare and collectible item.
• Many units have been repurposed for home server projects, restoration, or retro tech collections.