Re: moving an i5

Had a CE just replace a tape drive on a new i5 - he did
*CNTRLD with 300 seconds (5 minutes) to power off box
jim

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Subject: Re: moving an i5

As an extra precaution, for PWRDWNSYS, I would do a *CNTRLD instead of
*IMMED, as this writes all the disk cache out to disk.
As the caches grow larger and larger, a loss of cache info can require a
system reload to repair, so I've been told by an CE. Hence the reason for
the newer redundant cache controllers.
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Tom Kreimer
Information Alternatives




Don't know about the users and trading partners, but on moving day,
ENDSBS *ALL *IMMED
PWRDWNSYS *IMMED RESTART(*NO)
If you're really anal, put a colored dot label on each cable and the card
it plugs into.
Unhook the cables
Pick up the machine and put it in your back seat
Drive to the new location and reattach the cables.

I once tossed a 270 into the back of my Suburban and drove 9 hours to
Tulsa. Plugged everything back in and hit the power button. 20 minutes
later I was working again.
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moving an i5






I have to move an i5 520 a few miles and I looking for suggestions on
how to accomplish this task.

I haven't heard that disk drives need to be locked down prior to a move
for a long time.  Necessary?

Jerry




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