Yes. On one machine, what I thought should have had an M20 in the model
number, had an E4A sitting there. I think the code was an 8203-E4A
The IBM web site shows the POWER6 machines with all sorts of model numbers.
Isn't this fun?
Paul Nelson
Office 512-392-2577
Cell 708-670-6978
nelsonp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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From: midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Rich Loeber
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 9:12 AM
To: Midrange Systems Technical Discussion
Subject: Re: Serial Numbers?
Paul,
Thanks for the feedback. Have you actually seen this in the QSRLNBR
system value? I'm still a bit skeptical, but I want to validate this
change in policy.
Rich
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Paul Nelson wrote:
True statement. I'm looking at a config saying 7998-60X JS12 S/N 06367xx.
The xx are the last two characters, to protect the innocent. I'm not sure
the country designation makes much difference anymore. I've see 65 series
boxes that were built in Rochester, if I'm not mistaken.
If you think that's fun, prepare to modify your licensing software to
include alphanumeric model numbers, if necessary.
Paul Nelson
Office 512-392-2577
Cell 708-670-6978
nelsonp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
-----Original Message-----
From: midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Rich Loeber
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 8:51 AM
To: Midrange Systems Technical Discussion
Subject: Serial Numbers?
Ever since I can remember, serial numbers on the i have been 7 character
codes that start with either 10, 44 or 65. The first two digits
indicate
where the system was manufactured, 10 being in the US, 44 in Europe and
65
in Asia.
Recently, a customer contacted me to report that they are moving to a
new
blade server and the serial number starts with '06'. They don't
actually
have the new systems installed yet, and I have seen in the past where
customers have reported unusual serial numbers to me in advance only to
find out that the old 10/44/65 rule was still in effect when they system
was installed and they checked the QSRLNBR system value.
My question, is '06' a valid new prefix for blade servers running i/OS?
Rich Loeber
Kisco Information Systems
http://www.kisco.com
midrange.com
