Re: Long term storage of iSeries

[Kirk Goins <kirkgoins@xxxxxxxxx>]

I believe the requirement is to have the data, not a machine to read it, but
I am not a legal beagle. I would do a couple of Full System Saves to tape.
Maybe even create some library saves to save files and get those to DVDs.
Store all that in a safe place. Now you could depose of the system if you a
re sure you have no other need for it.


On Thu, Jun 9, 2011 at 1:48 AM, Terry, Guy <guy.terry@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> We no longer use our iSeries (model 520), but have to keep it until at
> least 2018 (for legal reasons to do with the data).
>
> Our maintenance will expire this year, and will not be renewed. What is the
> best way to 'store' the iSeries so that it has the best chance of being
> operational should we ever need to access the data on it in, say, 7 years
> time?
>
> Leave it switched on 24 x 7 (not my preferred solution).
> Leave it switched off until we need it.
> Leave it switched off, but power it on once in a while (how often?).
>
> Thanks for any advice you can give. If anyone has links to IBM advice that
> I can show to the boss that would be even better.
>
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