Re: [ADSM-L] IBM p 520 vs. p 570
2008-06-16 18:21:19
I'm sorry--I forgot to add some additional information. Our p-570 has
four 1.9GHz CPU's (Power 5+) vs. two 4.2 GHz CPU's (Power 6) for the
p-520.
> _____________________________________________
> From: Nancy R. Brizuela
> Sent: Monday, June 16, 2008 4:04 PM
> To: ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
> Subject: IBM p 520 vs. p 570
>
> Hi All,
>
> We are thinking of replacing our IBM p 570 with a p 520. This server
> would be used exclusively for TSM backups. We back up about 1.5 TB
> every night. We have two tape libraries, one about 50 miles from here
> and one locally, where we send all the backup data (about 66 TB
> total). We have 8 tape drives locally and 5 tape drives at the remote
> library. Our database and storage pools are on our SAN.
>
> What do folks think about the p 570 performance vs. the p 520--better
> or worse? Has anyone made this same switch or is anyone using a p
> 520? If so, how are things going? What's your environment look like?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Nancy Brizuela, CPA
> Systems Programmer, Senior
> University of Wyoming
> IBM/Unix Systems Group
> Ivinson Room 238
> (307)766-2958
>
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