Re: Token Ring and z9 Processor

2006-01-03 Thread John Eells
Frank Lawrence wrote: I was surprised to find today that IBM no longer offers OSA Token Ring as of the introduction of the zSeries z9-109 processor line. Apparently they made some statement of direction about this last year, but then who takes those things seriously. It's sort of like when IBM

Re: Token Ring and z9 Processor

2006-01-03 Thread John Eells
Shmuel Metz , Seymour J. wrote: snip It's sort of like when IBM responds to a SHARE requirement with the words future design consideration --- you just don't believe it is really going to happen. Why? I know of one that IBM implemented after rejecting it. This is not terribly unusual.

Re: Token Ring and z9 Processor

2005-12-28 Thread R.S.
Skip Robinson wrote: We have not had ANY token ring applications for years except as required for mainframe interconnection. Our network folks would be happy to see its demise altogether. It have been possible for years (since G5 AFAIK) to get rid of TR, even for SE-HMC connections. AFAIR

Re: Token Ring and z9 Processor

2005-12-23 Thread Skip Robinson
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Re: Token Ring and z9 Processor

2005-12-20 Thread Shmuel Metz (Seymour J.)
In [EMAIL PROTECTED], on 12/19/2005 at 05:45 PM, Frank Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: Apparently they made some statement of direction about this last ?year, but then who takes those things seriously. The prudent. It's sort of like when IBM responds to a SHARE requirement with the words

Re: Token Ring and z9 Processor

2005-12-20 Thread Knutson, Sam
] (office) 301.986.3574 Think big, act bold, start simple, grow fast... -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Frank Lawrence Sent: Monday, December 19, 2005 6:45 PM To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU Subject: Token Ring and z9

Token Ring and z9 Processor

2005-12-19 Thread Frank Lawrence
I was surprised to find today that IBM no longer offers OSA Token Ring as of the introduction of the zSeries z9-109 processor line. Apparently they made some statement of direction about this last year, but then who takes those things seriously. It's sort of like when IBM responds to a SHARE

Re: Token Ring and z9 Processor

2005-12-19 Thread John S. Giltner, Jr.
Frank Lawrence wrote: I was surprised to find today that IBM no longer offers OSA Token Ring as of the introduction of the zSeries z9-109 processor line. Apparently they made some statement of direction about this last year, but then who takes those things seriously. It's sort of like when IBM