RE: Model 600 limitations

[Neil Palmer <npalmer@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Short answer - YES.

The newly announced 620-2175 may be an answer.  The configurator (at
least version 05.01.17 - Dec 04/1997) does not have the correct pricing
for the 2175 feature.  In Canada they basically announced that the price
for the 620-2179 would be discounted by CDN$40,000 when ordered with the
2175 processor.  If you have access to the configurator, check the base
price for a 620-2175 vs. a 620-2179.  If they show the same, you will
need to check with IBM to find what the "discount" is for a 620-2175.


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        -----Original Message-----
        From:   Art Tostaine, Jr. [SMTP:atostain@crecomp.com]
        Sent:   Tuesday, December 16, 1997 12:15 PM
        To:     MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com
        Subject:        Model 600 limitations

        I've been doing my first proposal for a Model 600, and the
limitations
        on the number of cards is terrible.

        I would like a 600 with 4 comm lines, 2 twinax controllers, and
a IPCS.
        Can't do.  Not enough slots.

        I can't find an expansion unit anywhere.  If I need 2 twinax
        controllers, I can only get 2 comm lines, and 1 would be ECS.

        If I go to a 620, my prices skyrocket to around $100,000.

        The customer has an F20 now, CPW 11.6, the 600 would be perfect
at CPW
        22.7, but the expansion capability is not there.

        I've also config'd up a model 500, but that comes to approx
$60,000 for
        21.4 CPW and he doesn't have the newest box.

        Anyone else run into these problems?

        --
        Art Tostaine, Jr.
        Creative Computer Associates, Inc.
        Parlin, NJ
        atostaine_at_crecomp_dot_com


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