Re: iseries 820 models

[Frank.Kolmann@xxxxxxxxxx]

Thanks for the suggestion Kirk.
I still have some issues that are not clear to me.
If someone can correct me it will be greatly appreciated.

These are the issues as I see them.
The 820 is last years model and can use the 720
disks etc.
The 810 and 825 are this years models and effectively
cannot use anything from the 720.
Also the 810 has NO supported upgrade path, if you
ever need to upgrade it you must buy an entirely new
machine (new Serial #), this has horrendous consequences
if you have purchased software that is contracted by
Serial  #.

So effectively if you have a 720 you are forced to get
an 825.

IBM are withdrawing support for the 720, as a business
one is obligated to operate software/hardware that is
supported by the supplier.  The 825 is more than we need.
The 810 is a dead end.

I need to know what is the projected life span of the 820
and what is the upgrade path from the 820.

TIA
Frank Kolmann

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date: Thu, 27 Feb 2003 19:05:57 -0800
from: kirkg@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
subject: Re: iseries 820 models

If you are thinking of replacing a 720... 810 is where you most likely
will go unless you have a 4way then an 825