I would expect you'll see an LTO4 go inside the M15 and M25 next
quarter. IBM just announced a half-high SAS drive LTO4 last week for the
xSeries. At least I'm hoping for it!
Patrick Bingham
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From: midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Pete Massiello
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 10:00 PM
To: 'Midrange Systems Technical Discussion'
Subject: RE: Power config questions
You can run either V5R4M5 or V6R1 on the Power Systems, and if you are
replacing a Adv/36, I think an M15 will have more than enough
performance.
There is NO QIC on a M15 because there is no SCSI controller, only an
internal SAS controller. I don't think the current options for tape are
good enough and in my opinion IBM rushed the announcement and left the
small end customer with no viable tape alternative. This was very
short-sightedness on IBMs part, and while 4mm isn't as bad as the
VXA-320 that IBM tried to stick us with a few years ago, it is a poor
alternative.
If I have 200 or 300GB of data, how can I do an unattended backup?
I think a 515 with a half-height internal LTO-2 Drive (or a External
LTO-3 Drive driven by an IOP and 5736) is a better option than a M15
with a 4MM option. Biggest thing you loose with Power5 vs. Power6 is
the ability to run virtual i5/OS partitions (which can only be done on
Power6). I would imagine that IBM is working very hard to address this
situation, but this should have been thought of before announcing this
machine.
LAN console is great, and gives you the ability to do remote access. We
recommend it to everyone who doesn't have an HMC. By the way, it's even
easier to configure at V6R1.
JMHO
Pete Massiello
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[mailto:midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jim Franz
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 10:31 PM
To: MIDRANGE-L@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Power config questions
1. Anyone had experience w/4mm 72 gb (5907) on new Power system?
We were told no QIC on the low end (9407-M15).
2. Planning on lan console.
This machine would actually replace an old Advanced 36 (436).
3. Also, we can get V5R4M5 or 6.1 - any thoughts?
(Need to be able to install and not babysit).
Jim Franz
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