RE: V5R1 vs V4R5

["jt" <jt@xxxxxx>]

Peter,

See inline.

jt


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> -----Original Message-----
> From: midrange-l-admin@midrange.com
> [mailto:midrange-l-admin@midrange.com]On Behalf Of Peter Dow
> Sent: Friday, November 09, 2001 7:47 PM
> To: MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com
> Subject: V5R1 vs V4R5
>
>
> Hi All,
>
> My neighbor is considering buying a small 170:

Starting a new hobby...?



>
> 9406-170, #2160 processor, 64mb memory, 4.19gb disk, V4R5---$4950
> Add #2866 Netfinity server with 100/10 ethernet--------- $1450
>
> First, I seem to remember some warning about IBM no longer supporting
> ethernet via the Netfinity server.
>
> Second, I want to convince him that he should get V5R1, not V4R5.
>  Any site
> with good comparisons, or perhaps a V5R1 new features list?

http://www1.ibmlink.ibm.com/cgi-bin/master?xh=USvVDdvFT7eLgi1USenGnN9332&req
uest=announcements&parms=H%5f201%2d237&xfr=N  (Announcement.  Overview..
they didn't cover the V5R1 RPG enhancements.)


>
> Third, where can I find the CPW rating for this?  Or any model-processor
> feature?


(I see Leif already beat me to this, but:)

iSeries and AS/400 System Builder
http://publib-b.boulder.ibm.com/Redbooks.nsf/RedbookAbstracts/sg242155.html?
Open


>
> Fourth, is that a good price?
>

No idea, but sounds reasonable anyway...



> tia,
> Peter Dow
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