We need to replace several servers, quickly - four of our Dell PE 1950's
died in one week. (!!!) So, we're looking around, and I was checking out
IBM. I customized to what we want, and hit 'continue', and suddenly
there's another $800 for a "system common planar" that's
"required".
Googling only finds specs with it - does anyone know what it is? I mean,
it's not like it's the motherboard, right?
mark
centos-bounces at centos.org wrote:> We need to replace several servers, quickly - four of our > Dell PE 1950's > died in one week. (!!!) So, we're looking around, and I was checking > out IBM. I customized to what we want, and hit 'continue', and > suddenly there's another $800 for a "system common planar" that's > "required". Googling only finds specs with it - does anyone know what > it > is? I mean, > it's not like it's the motherboard, right?>From a fast & furious google-fu workout, I conclude that the "SystemCommon Planar" is in fact the motherboard. Look at your configuration options ... Do you see another motherboard item there? Insert spiffy .sig here: Life is complex: it has both real and imaginary parts. Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. //me ******************************************************************* This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept for the presence of computer viruses. www.Hubbell.com - Hubbell Incorporated**
On 05/17/11 12:49 PM, m.roth at 5-cent.us wrote:> We need to replace several servers, quickly - four of our Dell PE 1950's > died in one week. (!!!) So, we're looking around, and I was checking out > IBM. I customized to what we want, and hit 'continue', and suddenly > there's another $800 for a "system common planar" that's "required". > Googling only finds specs with it - does anyone know what it is? I mean, > it's not like it's the motherboard, right?indeed, Planar is IBM-speak for a mainboard. IBM has a lot of their own unique terminology. For ages disk drives were called DASD (Direct Access Storage Devices). generally, on the IBM 'express' configurations, everything required is included in the base configuration. sounds like you were off in their custom build land, which is mostly intended for bulk orders and everything is /a la carte/. I *highly* recommend working with an IBM VAR who will sort out the configurations for you.
On May 17, 2011, at 12:49 PM, m.roth at 5-cent.us wrote:> We need to replace several servers, quickly - four of our Dell PE > 1950's > died in one week. (!!!) So, we're looking around, and I was checking > out > IBM. I customized to what we want, and hit 'continue', and suddenly > there's another $800 for a "system common planar" that's "required". > Googling only finds specs with it - does anyone know what it is? I > mean, > it's not like it's the motherboard, right?If all you ned are plain old servers, check Aberdeen. They repackage SuperMicro and have great support. - aurf
Indeed I agree, we are a full IBM shop and after working with there gear for a very long time, I also suggest the same, this will ensure you get everything you need and all the correct parts to get you back asap. Its just a safe bet with IBM. Aly ------Original Message------ From: John R Pierce Sender: centos-bounces at centos.org To: centos at centos.org ReplyTo: CentOS mailing list Subject: Re: [CentOS] a hardware question Sent: May 17, 2011 4:47 PM On 05/17/11 12:49 PM, m.roth at 5-cent.us wrote:> We need to replace several servers, quickly - four of our Dell PE 1950's > died in one week. (!!!) So, we're looking around, and I was checking out > IBM. I customized to what we want, and hit 'continue', and suddenly > there's another $800 for a "system common planar" that's "required". > Googling only finds specs with it - does anyone know what it is? I mean, > it's not like it's the motherboard, right?indeed, Planar is IBM-speak for a mainboard. IBM has a lot of their own unique terminology. For ages disk drives were called DASD (Direct Access Storage Devices). generally, on the IBM 'express' configurations, everything required is included in the base configuration. sounds like you were off in their custom build land, which is mostly intended for bulk orders and everything is /a la carte/. I *highly* recommend working with an IBM VAR who will sort out the configurations for you. _______________________________________________ CentOS mailing list CentOS at centos.org http://lists.centos.org/mailman/listinfo/centos Sent from my BlackBerry device on the Rogers Wireless Network
On Tue, May 17, 2011 at 9:49 PM, <m.roth at 5-cent.us> wrote:> We need to replace several servers, quickly - four of our Dell PE 1950's > died in one week. (!!!) So, we're looking around, and I was checking out > IBM. I customized to what we want, and hit 'continue', and suddenly > there's another $800 for a "system common planar" that's "required". > Googling only finds specs with it - does anyone know what it is? I mean, > it's not like it's the motherboard, right? > > ? ? ? ?mark > > _______________________________________________If you're not too brand-aware then I would highly recommend SuperMicro. We also switched over to SuperMicro a few years ago after having just too many problems with Dell, to keep clients happy. I've never looked back since. They're hardware is top quality and and to confusing in terms of the terminology they use. It's so easy that even our junior techs could build them :) And their chassis are not flimsy, or "over-crowded" as many other brands sometimes are. -- Kind Regards Rudi Ahlers SoftDux Website: http://www.SoftDux.com Technical Blog: http://Blog.SoftDux.com Office: 087 805 9573 Cell: 082 554 7532