On 5/14/2021 9:53 PM, Alan Altmark wrote:
Help me with this, Ed. Did you receive a proposal that didn't include STP? Or
at least offer it as an option? If it wasn't offered, that bothers me. IMO,
all proposals should include cryptos (where not prohibited by law), a pair of
copper OSAs, six or more fiber OSAs (speed and type customer choice), a pair of
RoCE cards, STP, STP links, and a pair of HMCs (unless you already have them).
If it's an IFL box, then add some FCP adapters. Getting this stuff in the
initial sale is going to be cheaper than adding it later.
Then if the client wants to reduce the price by redlining items, that's on
them, but I think IBM or the BP should be bringing a full function proposal.
If a mainframe proposal (in this case a formal configuration list with
pricing) contains features not on the machine being upgraded and/or not
talked about with the customer before they see the proposal, I can just
see the sparks flying. Not a good idea.
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