Re: 3570 -> 3590 -> LTO tape drive

[Bob Larkin <blarkin@xxxxxx>]

No need to wait for V5R1, since the GUI interface probably won't support 
networked iSeries
systems. I am referring to using the BRMS Network  feature. If I recall 
correctly from COMMON,
this is the case. there were several other features not supported in the GUI 
version that would
not be available that affected  our installation. I can't recall right now, but 
our environment is
close to yours.
2 - 820 4way/5G/1T
1- 3494 L12 & D12 - 10 slot Convenience thingie 443 cart capacity.
6 - 3590-E1A drives w/ 3590E extended length carts.

Drives are SCSI connected, 3494 connected through async (Couldn't get ethernet 
to work)

OS/400 - V4R5, BRMS V4R4 latest group PTF, domino 5.0.7 Latest QMU/QMRs.

My recommendation is attend IBM's class, read the two readbooks on BRMS, then 
go slow!
BRMS can be up in a few hours, but to really take advantage of all the features 
available, you
will of course require more time.
We have traced many of the "problems" in our BRMS environment to incorrect user 
settings or
misconceptions about the product.
With our Support Line contract, we have gotten excellent support, with problems 
resolved quickly
by a very knowledgable staff.

Check out the V5R1 GUI. If it isn't going to do all you need, get started on 
the green screen
version. The GUI will catch up, then you can start using that interface.

Now, if there was only enough interest for a BRMS list!!!

Bob Larkin

rob@dekko.com wrote:

> We have that, but are under the opinion, as well as many other sharp
> individuals, that you're best to wait until V5R1 until you try to use it,
> unless you want to earn a doctorate in BRMS.
>
> Besides, with two separate 400's clustered together we can stay up even
> during operating system upgrades.  We actually did an OS upgrade during
> prime time instead of during the weekend.  Granted, I would feel better,
> (talking DR here), if the computer was in a different room.
>
> Rob Berendt
>
> ==================
> A smart person learns from their mistakes,
> but a wise person learns from OTHER peoples mistakes.
>
>
>                     KirkG@PacInfoSys.co
>                     m
> With BRMS you shouldn't have to take down the Domino server...
>

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