Re: First time buying System i5 -- MIDRANGE-L

This is fun stuff!  You should make sure the BP is engaged, and use their
technical expertise.  If they don't have much expertise beyond the
configurator, you might consider another BP.

On 10/4/06, albartell <albartell@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:


Now I am getting closer to a purchase/lease and have some questions about
what I will need once the box gets to the office.  Note that this is the
first System i5 we have hosted in our office so that is why the elementary
questions.

1. Do I use 110 or 220 power?  From what I understood in a side
conversation
I heard the System i5 can do either.  Benefits to either?



I don't recall if the system can do both, but tt really doesn't matter.  220
will end up costing a bit less in electrical power.  I would have an
electrician pull a dedicated circuit (meaning a dedicated breaker) for the
system i.  If you choose 110 have a "twist-lock" receptacles installed, so
the cord can't get pulled easily from the outlet.  Your BP should be able to
give you (or the electrician) the electrical specs for the specific model
you are purchasing.

2. Should I get a power conditioning unit?


I would, particularly if you are getting a rack-mounted system.

3. I know I need a UPS.  Any recommendations or will something like the

following work perfect: http://tinyurl.com/qkoy8



APC and PowerWare make good units.  Your BP should be able to provide the
power consumption specs.  Consider before you purchase how long you need the
system to be up when utility power fails, and get suitable battery capacity.


4. Any other setup or physical environment things I need to be made aware

of?



You should consider physical security, you should consider if there are any
heat/cooling issues in the proposed location, and you should consider that
the system isn't silent.  You might

Note that ISV's get software "at no addtl charge" so in the end my lease

price is on the $12,904 number which should put me at $129.04 per month
(not
too shabby!).



You might consider bundling the hardware and software maintenance for the
entire lease term into the initial purchase.  The you won't have to worry
about renewals or budget for additional expenses, and you might get a price
break on them.