vPlanning assistance from IBM Global Services or from an IBM Business Partner
may be very helpful if this is an unfamiliar area to the customer.
Upgrading from a 6xx or 7xx to an 8xx
Many installed AS/400 Models 6xx and 7xx, except SB1, can be upgraded to an
iSeries 400 Model 8xx. 8xx models require V4R5 or later versions of OS/400
depending on the hardware function required.
All system units and expansion units have locations for features including
processors, main storage, power,expansion units, disk units, tape drives, CD-ROM
drive, and IOPs. Some restrictions may apply to certain combinations of features.
The configurator is used by your marketing representative or business partner.It
contains the rules and performance considerations for placement of these features.
It should be used to ensure a valid configuration. The use of performance tools
may also help in optimizing a configuration to match a specific set of
requirements.
Placing the Upgrade Order
After you have identified what is necessary for the upgrade, continue with the
following sections:
Who is Responsible for Ordering the Upgrade?
The following tables show a check-off sequence for tasks during the ordering
process.
Note: IBM Services personnel may perform the customer activities for a fee.
Table1. Tasks and Responsibilities for Ordering
Checkoff Tasksand Responsibilities for Ordering Person Responsible
Understand objectives and needs Marketing Representative
Know existing system. Print system
configuration list.
Marketing Representative, Customer
Use the AS/400 Configurator Marketing Representative, Business Partner
Determine prerequisites Marketing Representative, Business Partner,
Software Service Representative
Determine current running release Marketing Representative, Business Partner,
Customer
Determine release-level requirements before
model upgrade
Marketing Representative, Business Partner
Determine responsibilities Customer Account TeamLeader
Determine documentation and education
needs
Marketing Representative, Business Partner
Determine physical needs Customer, Business Partner
Determine special needs (for example,
mirroring)
Marketing Representative, Business Partner,
Customer
Determine upgrade path Marketing Representative, Business Partner,
Customer
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