Re: 2838 PCI 100/10 Mbps Ethernet IOA and V5R2M0

[Pete Massiello <pmassiello@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Works fine on my 270 at V5R2.  Don't worry about it.  I think they are
trying to say they have cards that can perform better ie the 2849, but
it doesn't say the 2838 will not work.

   Pete Massiello

Jan Rockstedt wrote:

> Hi !
>
> We wan't to upgrade our Model 170 from V4R5M0 to V5R2M0
>
> IBM webserver say's:
> Although the following I/O features are supported on V5R2, they may
> experience performance limitations.
> In unusual and severe cases replacement with an alternative feature may
> be required.
>
> Hardware
> 2838 PCI 100/10 Mbps Ethernet IOA
>
> Suggested Replacements
> Replace with a 2849 PCI 100/10 Mbps Ethernet IOA.
>
> http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/support/planning/v5r2hardwa
> re.html
>
>
> We have 2838 in our as/400.
>
> Our reseller say's:
> You can not run 2849 in your Model 170 and there are only 2838 to this
> Model of as/400.
>
> Any sugestion for our problem ?
> Yes we now upgrade to a newer model ..... but any other sugestion ?
>
> Regards Jan Rockstedt
>
> Ps: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
>
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