Re: Power 7 question

[<ldwopt@xxxxxxx>]

No offense taken Jim,   that is what I have been telling them for the last couple months but you know how that goies


---- Jim Oberholtzer <midrangel@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote: 
> Dave,
>
> The same adapter, in this case I am assuming Fibre, will service IBM i, 
> AIX , VIOS, and Linux, but not at the same time.  You have several 
> options for hosting; for instance if the AIX instance is smaller than 
> the IBM i instance you could host the AIX instance entirely inside IBM 
> i.  Same for Linux.  You can also virtualize the entire environment with 
> PowerVM (VIOS).  In that case the adapters do not have to be dedicated 
> to the IBM i or AIX instance, but to VIOS and then are shared.  
> Depending on what types of SAN storage you use, and if there are 
> multiple types that you would like to combine, then IBMs SVC (Storage 
> Virtual Controller) comes into the picture.
>
> At the risk of sounding a bit forward, you need an architect with 
> experience in these areas, one who is certified by IBM at the latest 
> levels to help you make the correct choices.  If your Business Partner 
> does not have a certified architectural level person working with you to 
> get the design correct, then you might consider paying one to give you 
> unbiased advise.
>
> Jim Oberholtzer
> CEO/Chief Technical Architect
> Agile Technology Architects, LLC
>
>
> On 11/18/2010 9:43 AM, ldwopt@xxxxxxx wrote:
> > We are trying to come up with specifications for a Power 7 system that will be used for both iSeries and AIX.
> >
> > With the AIX system an adapter can be used to connect to a SAN system. Can the same adapter be used for the iSeries or will another adapter be needed? Can the iSeries  be connected to a SAN network other than an IBM brand SAN such as a Hitachi?
> >
> > If we add specific disk storage for the iSeries, can the Power Mobility function still work for the iSeries?
> >
> > I hope I have asked these questions correctly. If not, please ask what needs to be clarified
> >
> > Thanks
> > Dave WIllenborg
> > FNTS
> > Omaha, NE
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