Re: upgrading our old 170 box to used box question

[Jim Oberholtzer <midrangel@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Assuming you have compatible tape yes you can migrate your applications 
on to either one of those systems.  What about licensing on the OEM 
applications and IBM i?   Before you make that jump, be sure all  your 
software will be able to run and you have keys.

Jim Oberholtzer
Chief Technical Architect
Agile Technology Architects


On 3/27/2013 12:34 PM, tim.dclinc@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
> we are looking to upgrade an older iseries to a newer used box. After
> making some phone calls, we have the following configs listed below.
> First, i was wondering if the suggested systems sound good to those who
> know more then I, also, to "migrate" to the new system, is it just a
> backup and restore on to the new box, or do i need to do more?
>
> From:
> QMODEL          170
> QPRCFEAT       2291
> Storage             25gig
> memory            565meg
>
> System 1:
> 9407/515 or 8203/E4A
> CPW 3800
> O/S V5.4
> 280 GB DasdRaided
> 4 GB memory
> 30 GB ¼" cartridge tape unit
> 2 Ethernet
> DVD
>
> System 2:
> 9406/520/0900
> CPW 500
> O/S V5.4
> 280 GB Dasd
> Raid
> 4 GB memory
> 30 GB ¼" cartridge tape unit
> 2 Ethernet
>
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