Re: Which IBM server is better for Informix

Posted in 1999

Mr Paul Watson — Wed, 01 Dec 1999 08:53:14 +0000 — source: Informix-list mailing list archive (1991-1998)

If you are considering either of these boxes then I'm sure IBM will let test them at their facilities especially if you threaten to move to Sun for example. You don't say what type of system its is but you are probably better of with the faster processors -- Paul Watson # WF Software # It said use Windows95 or better Tel ++44 1436 674729 # So I used Unix Fax ++44 1436 678693 # www.wfsoftware.com/informix # remics@my-deja.com wrote: > > Is there anyone out there who could help us? > > Here's our case: > > We are currently using IBM SP2 high node, 8-way CPU's with 200MHz in > speed but since our load is too high where we max out our CPU's we are > considering getting an IBM S7A, 12-way CPU's with 262MHZ or an IBM S80, > 6 CPU's with 450MHZ. Now, our question is, which one is better for > informix database (7.3x) more CPU's but lower in speed or a lesser > CPU's but faster in speed. > > Thanks for any input. > > Erick > > Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ > Before you buy.