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Upgrades to AS/400e server 8xx
Upgrades to AS/400e server 8xx
Upgrades to the 8xx servers can involve a housing change from a CEC to a tower. In some
cases, an existing system CEC (on a 7xx system, for example) is converted into an 8xx I/O
tower. All towers attached to the existing system CEC remain untouched.
Customers with AS/400e 6xx, 7xx, and Sxx servers (excluding the SB1) can upgrade to the
AS/400e 8xx servers. CISC models and RISC systems prior to 6xx models cannot be
upgraded to the 8xx servers.
No upgrades are offered into the Model 270 from any earlier models, nor can the Model 270
be upgraded into the 8xx servers.
The redbook
AS/400 Migration
, SG24-6055, provides guidance for upgrading to the AS/400e
server 8xx.
For software considerations, refer to “Supported Upgrade Paths” on page 525 and “Current
Release to Previous Release Support” on page 525.
Interactive Performance Reduction Option for 7xx Servers
In some cases, a supported upgrade path involves a reduction in Interactive CPW ratings.
7xx customers who do not want to keep their current interactive card may reduce their
interactive capacity by one level when upgrading to a new 8xx server. This can lower the price
paid for the upgrade.
For example, a customer with 1050 Interactive CPW (Interactive Feature #1510) upgrading to
an 8xx server can choose a model with a lower Interactive CPW level (for example, 560).
Customers choosing this reduction option will be required to repurchase (at full price) any
additional Interactive CPW in the future.
Customers are encouraged to review current Interactive CPW utilization with PM/400,
Management Central, or other AS/400 Performance Tools prior to exercising this interactive
performance reduction option.
The Interactive Performance Reduction Option is available beginning third quarter 2000 for
7xx to 8xx server upgrades.
Upgrade Scenarios
To help you understand what is involved in upgrading to the 8xx servers, this section lists the
overall steps involved for selected scenarios.
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