RE: Why would going to V5R1 csst us $20k

["Andy Nolen-Parkhouse" <aparkhouse@xxxxxxxxx>]

Bonnie,

If you have an active software subscription for that machine, then all
upgrades to installed iSeries software should be available at no cost.
Some exceptions might include application packages like Domino or
WebSphere (I'm a little hazy here, although these packages do not
necessarily need to be upgraded with the OS).

If you do not have a current software subscription, or if it is close to
expiration, you should have a charge there.  If it has lapsed, then
there may be a 'Currency Access Fee' to get back into the program in
addition to the subscription fee itself.

What does your consultant say?  There may be some resistance if you wish
to process an upgrade through a business partner who did not sell you
the subscription.  If someone else got the money and they need to
provide the service, there might be a fee, but $20k is very high for
processing an upgrade order.

Regards,
Andy Nolen-Parkhouse

> On Behalf Of Bonnie Lokenvitz
> Subject: Why would going to V5R1 csst us $20k
>
> We upgraded toV4R5 June, 2001, with no expenditure.   Consultant says
V5R1
> will cost
> ~$20K.  Company was acquired by new owners in Sept, 2001.
>
> We get PTFs via service director and use support line at hourly rate.
>
> What did we lose?
>
> Thanks again,
> Bonnie Lokenvitz