> From: zfs-discuss-boun...@opensolaris.org [mailto:zfs-discuss- > boun...@opensolaris.org] On Behalf Of Edward Ned Harvey > > When you pay for the higher prices for OEM hardware, you're paying for > the > knowledge of parts availability and compatibility. And a single point > vendor who supports the system as a whole, not just one component.
For the record: I'm not saying this is always worth while. Sometimes I buy the enterprise product and triple-platinum support. Sometimes I buy generic blackboxes with mfgr warranty on individual components. It depends on your specific needs at the time. I will say, that I am a highly paid senior admin. I only buy the generic black boxes if I have interns or junior (no college level) people available to support them. _______________________________________________ zfs-discuss mailing list zfs-discuss@opensolaris.org http://mail.opensolaris.org/mailman/listinfo/zfs-discuss
