Thursday, November 10, 2016

IBM Share - 11.11.2016

IBM target 200 USD . but seem a bit tough to get it . Last 2013 my post the share is 180 USD


Sunset Modem feature for call home

IBM is discontinuing use an analog line using modem for Remote Support Facility (RSF).

The latest mainframe z196 and above , the HMC had no longer have and option modem call home .
The modem no longer shipped . The HMC have dual ethernet port . One port will be setup as customer IP address and allowed firewall to open to IBM server for call home purpose.

Same goes to storage products , DS8K family .

The modem dial-up methods will be replaced starting with the oldest machine first. The first phase was completed in September 2016 . Total migration will be completed by Q4 , 2017 .

As a solution , IBM will assist to setup the broadband connection from HMC, TSS , and DS8000 HMC .

IBM 7852 Modem
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