Re: How to relate performance of new models

[DrFranken <midrange@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Warning, I suspect that IBM i price is for a 4 core, not the 6 or 8 core!


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On 2/5/2013 9:55 PM, Nathan Andelin wrote:

> Model 720 CPW Chart:
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> http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/power/hardware/720/perfdata.html
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> Compares performance capacity of 4,6, & 8 core servers.
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> IBM i is priced per core. On a model 720, the license fee is $2,245 per core. No extra cost per partition.
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> -Nathan
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: franz400 <franz400@xxxxxxx>
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> Subject: How to relate performance of new models
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> I have an older model 520. When it was new it had a rating of xxx cpw as did all the other servers models & I could compare them. I don't see cpw in the new 710 & 720 data sheets. How do I compare them?  and what is a "core" - as in 710 - 4 core or 710 - 6 core (does this mean it's 50% faster)??
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> Trying to spec a machine for site replacing an Advanced 36, so it's batch and interactive 5250.
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> Can I partition the small box for a 2nd and 3rd site without extra licenses?
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> Jim