Eric Bielefeld wrote:
I seriously doubt if you could steal a mainframe very easily. As soon
as the power was turned off, at least if it was running and in use,
hundreds of users would complain. Also, most mainframes are in locked
areas. A laptop in a bag would be easier to steal, as so many people
carry them around.
IMHO it is not good argument.
1. Any machine can be in use so stealing of small Eth switch can
inlfuence many users.
2. Weight of z9BC (or EC) is irrelevant since it doesn't contain dasd.
Notebooks inside do contain disk, but we know, there's no business data
on it.
3. Weight and other parameters of DASD array can be exactly the same for
distributed systems and mainframe. When we're talking about data theft
(disks), server size is irrelevant.
4. For sure single disk modules can be stolen and carried by "not-very
strong" man. It can contain the most secure data from mainframe, as well
as some office junk (funny picture, movies, etc.).
5. Data center should be well secured. Means of security should be
adequate to the "range" of data processed, not the platform used.
6. Even if the machine is really to heave to be stolen, it's still
possible to switch it off. That's why any intruder in server room is a
big problem. Still, regardless of the platform.
7. Even smallest PC can be welded up to the rack. Closed enclosure, hard
to open. The rack filled with blades could be more heavy than z9BC.
...which is irrelevant if we really care about our data center.
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