Re: IBM DS6000 experiences

2007-03-19 Thread Ned Hedrick
We installed one about 8 months ago. It replaced two strings of RAMAC III on ESCON channels. Night and day difference in performance! I'd highly recommend it! Ned Hedrick Sr. Mgr., Systems Administration ACI Worldwide This e-mail message and any attachments may contain confide

Re: My New Job

2006-12-06 Thread Ned Hedrick
Eric, I actually considered moving to Dodgeville about 10 years ago, but my wife was afraid of the winters. (as if winters here in Omaha are so delightful!!!) Sounds like an excellent environment...Congratulations! Ned Hedrick Sr. Mgr., Systems Administration ACI Worldwide This e-mail

Re: Internal Coupling facility

2006-04-19 Thread Ned Hedrick
very turn. We added an ICF and have never looked back. You will not be happy and your management will not be happy, regardless of the savings... Ned Hedrick Sr. Mgr., Systems Administration ACI Worldwide This e-mail message and any attachments may contain confidential, proprietary or non-pub

IBM DS6000 experiences

2006-04-06 Thread Ned Hedrick
management. However, I'd like to verify with installations who are actually using the DS6000. I'm particularly interested in comments about performance, and any issues to watch for in implementation. Thanks in advance! Ned Hedrick Sr. Mgr., Systems Administration ACI Worldwide This e-

Re: remote console

2006-03-22 Thread Ned Hedrick
We have used an IDG 9074 for a few years now. No problems, rock solid. See http://www.secureagent.com/idg9074/9074features.htm. Ned Hedrick Sr. Mgr., Systems Administration ACI Worldwide This e-mail message and any attachments may contain confidential, proprietary or non-public information

Re: Where did IBMLINK go?

2005-06-30 Thread Ned Hedrick
Dave, I use www.ibmlink.ibm.com. I just checked and it works. Ned Hedrick Sr. Mgr., Systems Administration Transaction System Architects, Inc. This e-mail message and any attachments may contain confidential, proprietary or non-public information. This information is intended solely for the

Re: HALON et al

2005-06-22 Thread Ned Hedrick
There is also a product called Inergen -- a mixture of 52% nitrogen, 40% argon and 8% carbon dioxide -- that claims to be safe to the environment and people. Ned Hedrick Sr. Mgr., Systems Administration Transaction System Architects, Inc. This e-mail message and any attachments may contain