On Mon, 6 Nov 2006 07:35:02 -0600, Mark Neal <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>I am planning to install a small Z9 BC next month and I would like to have >an ETS for the mainframe. I do not need a Sysplex Timer or the STP >functions. > >It looks like NTP and GPS time sources are a Statement of Direction for >STP, but what about a simple modem? I do not want to install STP for >thousands of dollars, if I can get the same function (ETS) with a $20 >modem. Also, I already have NTP and GPS timer sources for my network, >Windows servers and workstations, I prefer to use that ETS functionality >without spending thousands of dollars for an STP that I do not need in a >one CEC sysplex. $0 to use our existing GPS NTP is great. A $20 modem for ETS on the HMC is very reasonable. An $8,000 (?) STP feature for ETS is not. Since, IBM has not announced how ETS will be supported on the Z9 and whether the STP feature is required for ETS, I will wait for updates. Mark ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
