On Wed, 22 Oct 1997 11:39:22 -0400, Dave Jennings <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >Does anyone have or know where I can get performance stats of HP vs IBM >computer systems either hardcopy or on the Web. I would like to get from a >Web site because of the timeframe given to me. > >I would need this information within 24 hours. We are doing a migration >study/project and this information would be extremely helpful. > >TIA :-) > >Dave Jennings >Current Inc. >719-531-2572 We would need a lot more information. Basically you are asking for a comparison of two brand names, without supplying details on silly little things like the application (does it run on both platforms?!!) and projected user load. Seriously, try: http://www.rs6000.ibm.com to get a great rundown on their RS-6000 family. I have got to assume you already know of the HP csy site. In general: 1. The HP3000 will unquestionably do more "work" given the same relative cpu performance. 2. UNIX vs MPE is a long subject. UNIX has more features, and flexibility therefore significantly more overhead. 3. I can scale a RS6000 to easily handle >10,000 users (much more than a loaded 3000/997) but get the checkbook out, you'll pay millions. 4. A new RS6000 can be purchased for less than a new HP3000. No comments on suitability-for-use. If you want used, then you can find them for both platforms. 5. The IBM systems have a higher availability .... i.e., I can add disk online, reconfigure the O/S online, dynamically load/unload drivers online... Mirror software comes with AIX. The high-availability clustering hardware/software for AIX is more robust than quest's software for MPE. I have sold, supported, and consulted for both you might want to take this offline David A. Lethe [log in to unmask] 972-208-3660