Re: Data Center relocation -- MIDRANGE-L

I had done this several time(I used to be an SE for IBM) and, depending on
the system hardware configuration it could be as easy like put it on the
back of a pickup truck or as difficult as killing a lion with a toothpick.
There are several things that you should be aware of:

1. BACKUP'S: Have at least 2 set of backup's, one SAVSTG and one Option 21
menu SAVE.
2. LABEL EVERYTHING don't be cheap on this.  Any cable or connection coming
to/from your AS/400, Any box, any piece of hardware must be labeled.
3. Do a good packing.
4. If you don't have a really big time window, don't try to change any
configuration once you are at your destination.
5. and most important PLAN everything ahead and stick to the plan.

If you need any more information, contact me privately.

Emilio Padilla
Padilla Asociados

---- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Bipes" <rpg@cross-check.com>
To: <MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com>
Sent: Viernes 21 de Enero de 2000 10:00 AM
Subject: RE: Data Center relocation


I have never moved an AS400 data center but I have purchased new AS400 and
shipped the old equipment to our D/R site.  We packed the old equipment into
the new equipment's boxes and shipped it.  We sent along one set of complete
system backup tapes.  After the equipment arrived, we flew out carrying the
second set of complete system backups.  Of course this was a small model
200.  Later we replaced the 200 with a new 170 which was shipped to our
headquarters where we installed all the application etch.  We then labeled
everything, packed back into the original shipping containers and shipped to
our remote site.  Again we sent one set of tapes with the box and carried
the second set with us.

Since we are a 24x7x365.25 operation I would not move our data center,
instead I would purchase new equipment for the new location and just move
the data.

Christopher K. Bipes mailto:ChrisB@Cross-Check.com
Sr. Programmer/Analyst mailto:Chris_Bipes@Yahoo.com
CrossCheck, Inc. http://www.cross-check.com
6119 State Farm Drive Phone: 707 586-0551 x 1102
Rohnert Park CA  94928 Fax: 707 586-1884

*Note to Recruiters
Neither I, nor anyone that I know of, is interested in any new and/or
exciting positions. Please do not contact me.
ckovarik@bellsouth.net on 01/20/2000 06:28:04 PM
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Subject: Data Center relocation

Our company is reviewing the possibility (costs/benefits analysis) of
relocating its data center.  This could include all Networking
components as well as an AS/400.  Has anyone had any experience in
relocating an AS/400?  Any ideas as to costs associated with?  TIA

CMK
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