Managers,
I have been tasked with getting server pricing for our next fiscal year's
budget. I would like to get a server to replace a PC164LX (Alpha 533MHz
21164 clone system) that has been chugging along for 3 years now
(Outstanding!). I would like to get a DS10/20 or ES40. CPU speed is not
very important. BUS speed is of tantamount importance as my utilization
tends to be very large sequential I/O processing. As my budget will be VERY
tight, the only way to get performance will be to find used or refurb
equipment unless someone out there can suggest other alternatives. Another
consideration will be the price and availability of service
contracts/warranty.
Can anyone recommend vendors for this purpose? Do you have any Wonderful or
Horrifying stories? If you are a vendor please state as much, all input
will be considered. For SUMMARY purposes please state whether or not you
wish to remain anonymous.
Thanks,
Ed Notari
Senior Research Associate - ARCNET Program
Transmissible Diseases Dept.
Jerome H. Holland Laboratory
Phone: 301-738-0646
FAX: 301-738-0495
Received on Tue Jan 08 2002 - 14:44:59 NZDT