I inherited a TSM environment all running on Windows. So I was stuck with the OS.
I have deployed multiple HP ML570 servers, twin xeon, 3GB memory. Big PCIe buses at the back end. Have 7 LTO2 and 7 LTO3 and have seen the server pretty much pushing them all full bore. Throughput is very good, I would say the windows boxes seem to suffer when it comes to the actual DB processing. Not sure how much the p-series box is, but the ML570 server was less than 10k GBP. _____________________________ Ian Smith SAN/TSM Specialist -----Original Message----- From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Allen S. Rout Sent: 21 April 2006 14:13 To: ADSM-L@VM.MARIST.EDU Subject: Re: [ADSM-L] Dell Server for TSM Server ? >> On Thu, 20 Apr 2006 16:35:20 -0400, "Seliger, Corey S." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > Allow me to spin the question ever so slightly: > PC Server Hardware (like Dells) --OR-- IBM p-Series Hardware? > We are in the planning phases of a TSM rollout and our consultant is > pushing us towards the p-Series line (somewhere in the neighborhood of > a 550). We are deploying in a pretty large environment, so it sounds > justifiable. I suppose I am looking for a "second opinion" of sorts, > just to make sure we're getting the best bang for our buck. I'll give a big "Me Too" on the "p-series" side. The I/O performance on the pseries boxes is just superb. - Allen S. Rout _____________________________________________________________ This email (including any attachments to it) is confidential, legally privileged, subject to copyright and is sent for the personal attention of the intended recipient only. If you have received this email in error, please advise us immediately and delete it. You are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. Although we have taken reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email, we cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage arising from the viruses in this email or attachments. We exclude any liability for the content of this email, or for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided in this email or its attachments, unless that information is subsequently confirmed in writing. If this email contains an offer, that should be considered as an invitation to treat. _____________________________________________________________