The system would not notice. However, you are putting stress on your network and that could be perceived as system degradation.
Networks optimized for PC's tend to not perform as well for large data transfers. Some networks are configured to give FTP traffic a lower priority. -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Sachin T Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 5:37 AM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Downloading large datasets to PC is that Mainframe any Performance issue ????? Hi, I am downloading a RACF Database unload dataset from Mainframe to my pc desktop, it's taking more than 2 hours 30 minutes... is that will affect the system performance or there would be any problem with this download. Could any one please comment on this. Thanks, Sachin NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any files transmitted with it are intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. The message, together with any attachment, may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, printing, saving, copying, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete all copies. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
