RE: AS/400 Netfinity Server

["Nathan M. Andelin" <nathanma@xxxxxxxxx>]

>Can anyone give me their thoughts on how they think a Netfinity Server
>compares to an actual standalone NT Server ?

I am also interested in hearing your thoughts on this question.

I decided against an integrated Netfinity server because:

a.  Didn't like the idea of using 400 cpu cycles to perform netfinity server
file I/O requirements.
b.  Stand-alone file server is a little faster than integrated (AS/400
performance guide).
c.  PC disks cost less than 400 disks.
d.  Stand-alone server can support more attached devices (print, fax,
rewritable CDs, etc.)
e.  Stand-alone servers offers multiple cpu options (multiple clock speeds,
etc.).

Now, I am reconsidering an integrated server because:

a.  I have an NT application that needs to communicate with an AS/400
application.  I think an integrated server would provide faster socket I/O
than a LAN attached Netfinity server.
b.  The NT application needs access to files on the 400 file system (IFS).
c.  Simpler backup & restore operations.



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