RE: Editions and codes

Kyle, are you looking at the 7391 (non-RAID) or the 7393 (RAID)?  The
non-RAID version comes out quite a bit lower, since PW members get the
vast majority of the software for free.  In fact, my configuration with
an additional 1GB of RAM is about $12K, plus $180/yr for software
maintenance.

I'm not sure where you got your numbers for the Value edition, but since
the box lists at $16,300, the extra RAM alone (it only comes with 512MB)
puts it at about $18K.  I don't know how much 36GB of DASD is, but my
bet is that it's relatively expensive (these are Ultra-SCSI 320 15K
drives, which even for PCs cost about $300).  Add a ton of money if you
go RAID; the RAID option on the Express box costs $5700.  Then throw in
your adapters and such, and I'm thinking you're closer to $20K (maybe
$19K with only 1GB of RAM).

Anyway, if you talk to IBM, they will run the configurations for you and
let you know the costs.

Joe

> From: Kyle S. Goodwin
> 
> Yep, I'm in PartnerWorld, too, and currently contemplating pretty much
the
> same thing you are.  I whipped up a spreadsheet and from my
calculations
> assuming the value comes with nothing not explicitly listed (i.e. you
need
> to add dvd, tape, twinax, and eth in addition to matching DASD and
main
> memory) it comes out to $14.5k list for Express 500/30 with software
> config and $18.776k for the Value 500/30.  Lease-wise it's then
> $217.50/mo. for the Express and $187.76/mo for the Value.  Keep in
mind
> this is fairly back of the envelope, though.