Hi Blanchard,
While I don't have C/B Analysis handy, I would point out that with a
second box, you provide a measure of Disaster Recovery capability in
that you could use Cluster/iX or, depending on your disc storage
configuration, boot from alternate group to provide minimal down time
for the business.
The ability to avoid several hours of down time is often more than
enough justification for the business.
Jack Connor
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From: HP-3000 Systems Discussion [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
Behalf Of Blanchard L. Carter
Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 8:50 AM
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Subject: [HP3000-L] Cost Benefit Analysis for acquiring a 2nd HP3000
machine
Hi everyone,
I have been tasked with preparing a Cost Benefit Analysis showing
the pros and cons of acquiring a 2nd HP3000 MPE machine for our
environment. We are currently running a Series 969-200 and our
production window is shrinking causing our online users to experience
delays in processing. We are also unable to maintain a proper test
environment due to all available space being allocated to our production
volumeset.
I know there are any people and companies out there who can assist in a
situation like this and I would be interested in seeing examples of Cost
Benefit analysis documents used to promote the acquisition of an
additional HP3000 machine. We currently use AMISYS v10, Suprtool,
Omnidex, Cognos Powerhouse, and HP Cobol to support our environment. My
CEO is willing to make the expenditure provided I can provide him with
the benefits of having a Beta machine (as I call it) for our
environment.
Your assistance is very much appreciated.
Thanks,
Mr. Blanchard L. Carter
5313 Cobble Creek Rd Apt 27E
Holladay, UT 84117
(801) 278-9789
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From: Jim Phillips <[log in to unmask]>
> On Mon, 2 Jun 2008 13:48:51 -0700, donna hofmeister wrote:
>
> > patience, grasshopper ;-)
> >
> > these things take time....of course, if you wanted to LOUDLY
> > ENCOURAGE hp...don't let me stop you ;-) - d
>
> Um, okay. But seeing as how there was mention of an emulator back in
> November of 2002 (and possibly earlier), and then in December 2004
there was this:
>
> "Strobe Data, a company with almost 20 years of experience building
> hardware emulators, has revealed that it has started design on an HP
3000 emulator."
>
> I think even Kwai Chang Caine would be feeling a little anxious by
now...
>
> Jim
>
>
>
>
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