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i-Series beginner: Current cost of i-series systems? NFS/iSCSI access?
Hi, what would be the average cost to purchase an entry-level IBM i-series system, capable of running 7.1?
Is NFS/iSCSI access reliable on i-series? for example, can it store user data on NetApp over NFS?
Also are there companies that provide access to hosted/shared i-series systems?
Is NFS/iSCSI access reliable on i-series? for example, can it store user data on NetApp over NFS?
Also are there companies that provide access to hosted/shared i-series systems?
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IBM i can access NetApp storage via NFS and CIFS protocols for user streamfiles. However, due to the general architecture of IBM i, the use of NetApp/iSCSI for generalized system storage has had significant restrictions -- IBM i must be the iSCSI target rather than initiator. Things are simply stored differently by IBM i. You probably should wait for Gary to see if he has current info on specifics of IBM i + NetApp/iSCSI. Things could've changed during the past year or two.
For my uses, the model 515 blows away both of the even older model 170s I have; but it is definitely an "entry level" system. It's not a good choice for purchase if significant growth is expected. I'm an independent developer, so growth isn't a big issue. Though it's licensed for many users, it's essentially just me coding/testing software.
I do run various stress tests, and I'm not disturbed by results. But I wouldn't run a significant web site off of it without adding a lot more memory, etc., first. And I'd still probably look to at least the next tier up instead of putting the 515 out for wider access.
It's not clear what you want to know about "access to hosted/shared i-series systems". Since your question seems business related, I'd say look at iInTheCloud.com and iDevCloud.com. I've been using them for some remote access through much of the past year and been pleasantly impressed (for my uses). Some others exist, but I haven't used any of them in at least a few years.
Tom
For my uses, the model 515 blows away both of the even older model 170s I have; but it is definitely an "entry level" system. It's not a good choice for purchase if significant growth is expected. I'm an independent developer, so growth isn't a big issue. Though it's licensed for many users, it's essentially just me coding/testing software.
I do run various stress tests, and I'm not disturbed by results. But I wouldn't run a significant web site off of it without adding a lot more memory, etc., first. And I'd still probably look to at least the next tier up instead of putting the 515 out for wider access.
It's not clear what you want to know about "access to hosted/shared i-series systems". Since your question seems business related, I'd say look at iInTheCloud.com and iDevCloud.com. I've been using them for some remote access through much of the past year and been pleasantly impressed (for my uses). Some others exist, but I haven't used any of them in at least a few years.
Tom
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i've invested quite a bit in netapp storage, would the 515 be able to store data on the netapp (nfs/iscsi)?