I have the new hardware sitting in my flippin hoose.
Once I get it up and rocking, I will fire up an MC VM.
I am thinking this is going to be vanilla MC with some mods added for the basics, but with the intention that this will be a long-term (At least a year) server.
If there is a brand new version of Tekkit or Hexxit, or something else cool out, let me know and I will take a look at it.
I expect it will be up by Thanksgiving.