Best version of AIX for my RS6000 - test-drb@ccmp.vtda.org

30 Oct 2002

...
  ...Yes it does! I'm using it right now on a
POWERserver 370 (7012-370) at
 work an it runs just fine.  (That's a 62,5MHz POWER proc, 64bit memory
 bus, and MCA for those who don't know.) ... 
Let me just echo those sentiments. I'm currently running AIX5L on a
7013-591 at the office and a 7012-390 at home. Both of these machines are
similar in spec to the 370 and 580 Pat mentioned. Mine have 128MB and 256MB
RAM respectively. I can also add that I've had full graphic support on
both. In fact the only graphics nightmare I've had with backward
compatibility is with my 860(RS6000 Laptop). It depends on your card of
course, but the graphics on my systems are just fine. Odd to say, but in
most things non-CPU bound, these are the fastest machines I have at the
moment, including the PII linux boxes. The IO in these boxes is fab'.

...
  If you need any help with AIX things feel free to
email me, I'm now
 involved (somewhat) with some sysadmining of AIX boxen at work, so I might
...
  be able to help with OT things (or talk to someone who
has been for a
 while).... 
I'll also echo Pat's offer of help. I'm trained, current and even somewhat
proficient with both the recent gear and the vintage stuff. I'm not a
sysadmin anymore, though -- I consult on performance engineering.

Colin Eby
ceby2(a)csc.com