Re: small i5 recommendations

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The new Express boxes can be ordered with the ThinConsole as a replacement 
for twinax. HMC basically means creating a single LPAR system. More work, 
time and money than what this client will gain... Either ThinConsole or 
Lan Console would be the way to go and either can be ordered as the 
console at no extra charge.
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Kirk Goins CCNA
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IBM Certified i5 Solution Sales
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small i5 recommendations







Ordering a small i5 520 Express (600/30 cpw) for a customer (and BP 
already established)
Going with mirrored system, 4 - 35 gb drives and 1 gig memory for a 10 
user shop
running rpgii apps (their choice, not mine..) - discussing conversion to 
rpgiv
No twinax in existing system. V5R4. 
No operations or network staff.
Client wants system to sit in the corner & just run.
 
Should I go with HMC or new Thin Console? (Leaning to new Thin Console)
Any other features strongly recommended? 
Budget very tight. This will be system for next 7-8 years.
Already have existing power system & generator.

jim franz