Re: First-timer buying AS/400 and have questions

In article <1133203992.953817.54740@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, Steve Richter <StephenRichter@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> on the hardware side I would sit on ebay and wait for a 170 or 270
> system to come along. Possibly emailing the sellers of systems that
> dont move with the price you are willing to pay. There are two types
> of 170s. One being the size of a large tower PC, the other being twice
> that size. The large 170 is too large for one person to move - make
> sure you get the smaller one if size is an issue. The 270 is about 4

Definitely size and weight is an issue. Will keep in mind, thanks.

> years newer than the 170 so it should be a bit lighter and being much
> newer there might be less problems.

That's an interesting thought (270). If it's roughly similar to the
lower end 170 in terms of weight and power, might be an attractive
option. Probably in the P-10 tier, but I'll check.

> on the software side, be aware that once you have everything installed,
> you dont need the install CDs. Once the system is loaded you do a save
> entire system to tape. Then use that tape whenever you have to reload
> the system.

True enough. As the tape backup administrator for my team, do know tape
eventually wears out (but then again, so do CDs), so I'm rather cautious
about having multiple means of installation in case of an emergency.

> You should know that if you have a set of install CDs you can install
> the OS and languages and use it for 70 days until the install expires.
> Once it expires you can do a scratch reload from your save system tape
> and the 70 day trial period starts over again.

Ahh, that's right. I'd read about that in passing, but forgot about it.

> good luck!

Thanks!! Looking forward to a most interesting adventure!

-Dan
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