RE: iSeries ok to house multimedia?

The downsides I see:

1) iSeries DASD is pricy
2) iSeries not the worlds fastest file server

You can work around problem #2 by using a IxS/IXA Windows PC, or a
Linux/AIX LPAR.

Thus price is the only sticking point. Beside easy backup/recovery what
benefits do you see to putting the multimedia files on the iSeries?  Do
those benefits out way the additional cost of iSeries DASD?

HTH,

Charles Wilt
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iSeries Systems Administrator / Developer
Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America
ph: 513-573-4343
fax: 513-398-1121
  

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> Hi, is anyone using their iSeries to house multimedia files 
> (audio/video, etc.)? If so, how is that working out?  Any 
> thoughts on if this is a good idea or not? Suggestions, 
> recommendations, etc.? 
> Thanks for any info, 
> Frank
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