Re: 520

I would think you should tryout the WorkLoad Estimator.
http://www-912.ibm.com/wle/EstimatorServlet

I should give you a pretty good feel for the size of system you might need.

C2 Is a domino application and domino runs great on the iSeries.

I think you should look hard at consolidating. You may be able to save
money.  Usually in the hardware and software maint. area.
 And since "all your eggs will be in one basket" you should also look at a
HA solution.

as for costs so much depends on your current system, is it upgradeable?  If
you want to merge your existing workload with C2 will a 1000cpw
of batch horsepower be enough.  How much, if any, interactive will be
needed on the 520.  Memory, disk, other IOA's, tape.

so many questions....

_____________________________________________________
Bryan Dietz
Technical Consultant
Aktion Associates, Inc.


midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx wrote on 09/16/2005 01:54:50 PM:

> We have been reviewing a product called C2, which is a CRM package
designed
> for the iSeries and they recomend a 520 with 1000 cpw's.  Certainly
larger
> than we currently have but not out of the question, depending of course
on
> total costs, etc.
>
> My questions would be to anyone who will provide their thoughts, is the
520
> apt to handle this product / load (If you are aware of the package) ?
what
> ball park range am I looking at for a 520 with 1000 cpw? Since we are
also
> running a P5 with AIX should I consider a 520 that would allow us to
migrate
> the AIX to the iseries with LPARS?
>
> Any thoughts, comments, or suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> Douglas
>