The list prices for IFL, zIIP & zAAP have no bearing on ICF. IBM charges more for an ICF than the other specialty engines, and I'm not sure that the "free upgrade" applies either.
>>> Edward Jaffe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 4/7/2008 2:54 AM >>> Edward Jaffe wrote: > John McKown wrote: >> We pressed for a parallel sysplex, but it was "too expensive" and >> "not worth the cost" ($175,000 US for a CFL was what I was told we >> were quoted. Firm price, no futher discounts, pay up or forget it.) > > ITYM an ICF not CFL (Canadian Football League). $175K seems way too > high to me. Are these Canadian dollars? According to the IBM System z9 Business Class FAQ, the list prices for zIIP, zAAP, and IFL are $95000 (see under "Z9 BC Pricing" on page 34 of 95). http://www.ibm.com/common/ssi/fcgi-bin/ssialias?infotype=PM&subtype=RG&appname=STG_ZS_USEN&htmlfid=ZSQ02226USEN&attachment=ZSQ02226USEN.PDF http://209.85.173.104/search?q=cache:lcVSMI0VjMkJ:www-03.ibm.com/systems/z/z9bc/zsq02226_usen_02.pdf To find it yourself, go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/z/hardware/z9bc/index.html and click on "z9 BC FAQ" under "Learn More"... Industry articles and postings similar to these: http://209.85.173.104/search?q=cache:E2cmOKYHjcgJ:www.arcati.com/z9bc.pdf http://www.mail-archive.com/ibm-main@bama.ua.edu/msg31602.html confirm this pricing. They also indicate the ICF is $125000. Someone needs to take a second look at this. And remember, unlike general CPs, specialty engines are carried forward for life. Specifically, if you buy an ICF now, you will get one included, at no extra charge, on every replacement/upgrade System z processor you purchase from IBM in the future. -- Edward E Jaffe Phoenix Software International, Inc 5200 W Century Blvd, Suite 800 Los Angeles, CA 90045 310-338-0400 x318 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.phoenixsoftware.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Note that my email domain has changed from jo-annstores.com to joann.com. Please update your address book and other records to reflect this change. CONFIDENTIALITY/EMAIL NOTICE: The material in this transmission contains confidential and privileged information intended only for the addressee. If you are not the intended recipient, please be advised that you have received this material in error and that any forwarding, copying, printing, distribution, use or disclosure of the material is strictly prohibited. If you have received this material in error, please (i) do not read it, (ii) reply to the sender that you received the message in error, and (iii) erase or destroy the material. Emails are not secure and can be intercepted, amended, lost or destroyed, or contain viruses. You are deemed to have accepted these risks if you communicate with us by email. Thank you. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
