Re: Which IBM server is better for Informix

Posted in 1999

Obnoxio The Clown — Wed, 01 Dec 1999 16:30:24 GMT — source: Informix-list mailing list archive (1991-1998)

From: remics@my-deja.com > >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. Depends on your application. What kind of app is it? The best is probably 12x 450MHz...of course... :-) ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com