Re: Ugh.. IBM Milking Developers.. question on maching config (IOP)

Here is the scoop straight from the Sales Manual...

So ... it appears that Skippy was right in what they told you
and you got caught up in a slight model change.


IOP change to 515/525 packages:

With the WAN smart IOAs, there is much less reason for you to use an IOP;
and, if present, it may actually waste a PCI slot. For this reason, most 515 Express
packages will no longer include the no-charge #9844 IOP, starting in October 2007.

This change will begin after machine code V5R4M5 is available. Starting October 9,
2007, the IBM configurator will no longer generate #9844 IOPs on new configurations
except for Express Configuration 2.

After October 26, orders received by IBM that include
a #9844 IOP feature will be invalid. If you still require an
IOP, use the #2844 IOP feature.

For more information on edition content, including specific ordering
details and IBM configuration implementation, visit:


Bradley V. Stone wrote:

Ok, I was all set a month ago to purchase my i5. Then we ended up moving so
I put it off. We had done everything except made the payment. This is for
a 515 under the developer's program.

Now, a couple days I ago I tell them we're all settled and I'm ready to pay.
Then they add on $2100 for IOP and explain it's no longer free.