Well I have just returned from the Sun site, and checked out the two systems. The 420r is a rackmount server in the Enterprise Server series. It uses Sparciii processors, up to 4 at 450mhz. I don't' think I would consider this configuration an upgrade. I also doubt you'd classify this one as a screamer.
The 880 is one of the Sunfire series of servers sporting a pair of 2 900mhz 64 bit UltraSparciii processors. This one sounds much more exciting to me. As I type this, I am informed that the powers that be are also looking at some HP UX boxes. Well either way we go I don't think it will be too traumatic for me. I am hoping for that Sun 880 now. -----Original Message----- Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2001 2:54 PM To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L Steve - Is the 420R part of the new Sun Serengeti series? We had a test box here and I recall the model number as being similar. If it is the same thing, that box was a real screamer. Dennis Williams DBA Lifetouch, Inc. [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2001 3:50 PM To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L Sorry for the double posting. I failed to include a subject line initially. My first day back, and already a list faux paus. Two I guess if you count the double post. Hello All, It has been a while since I have been here, but I am back and properly s ubscribed to the list again. I am looking to draw from your experiences here with hardware. Our current database resides on a Data General Aviion system with a Clarion drive cabinet. While we are very pleased with the system, and it's performance Data General is going the way of the Dinosaur, so we need to look at other options. The ones most currently floated have been the Sparc 880 or the 420R either configured with dual gigahertz processors. The IT manager has a desk piled high with marketing gobbledeegook, and has asked me if I know anything about either system. All I have been able to do is assure him that Solaris is essentially UNIX, and tell him I would check with some knowledgeable folks here about the hardware. Our DG box sports a Gig of RAM, and 4 300 mhz Intel processors. The best thing by far about our system is the Clarion drive cabinet that handles all our drives. The good news is I hear our cabinet is compatible with Sun hardware, so that might come right along with us. I have done a bit of internet searching, and seen these Sun boxes priced under 20K. My question is this. Are these serious platforms for a business currently handling 10K OLTP transactions a day, and looking to double or triple that volume within two years? Steve McClure -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Steve McClure INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing). -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: DENNIS WILLIAMS INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing). -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Steve McClure INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).
