3 Aug
2008
3 Aug
'08
11:55 a.m.
John Floren wrote:
A friend of mine told me he just got an IBM
Powerstation 320h system
and wants to know if I want it, but I can't seem to find any
information on it. Anybody here got some typical specs and/or opinions
on the computer?
It's a variant of the 7012-320 - IBM's first desktop POWER system.
IBM didn't publish MHz specs then, but suffice it to say that the thing
is *slow*. It'll run AIX 5.1, if you like pain, but v4.3 or even v3.2
is much more its speed. No pun intended.
One detail of note: try to get the key with it. That lock not only
keeps the case closed but determines the boot mode. It's also a DAMNED
GOOD lock - not likely you'll pick it with a pocket-knife. If you have
to drill it out, plan to replace it with a 3-pos rotary switch.
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