Re: AS/400 Trivia...

Yes, the AS/400 surpasses the S/390 in interactive workload... however, the
S/390 will probably always have a niche in batch throughput and report
generation.  :-)

(Just like the RS/6000 is superior in raw CPU-bound calculations.  Each
machine is useful when used for its strength.  Nothing is "best" for every
situation, but I'd be open to hear opinions on what is a more superior
platform that the AS/400 for general business interactive work.)

William

----- Original Message -----
From: "John C. Bradley" <jcbradley@voyager.net>
To: <MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com>
Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2000 8:53 PM
Subject: Re: AS/400 Trivia...


> . . . BIG SNIP . . .
>
> Thanks to Al Barsa for starting this thread.
>
> Here's something I heard last Wednesday (6/21/00) from an IBMer
> who was giving an overview of what's new in OS/400 and what's coming.
>
> I might not have the figures _exactly_ right, but I think I'm close.
>
> Apparently the new high-end AS/400 is rated at 2,300 interactive CPW.
>
> The high-end S/390 is at 1,400 CPW.
>
> Wow!  The Midrange just became the Mainframe!
>
> Flips and somersaults!
>
> Maybe Armonk will finally notice what's going on?
>
> NOT!
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