Re: Options for the future of VMS systems after last order date


Ian Miller wrote:
If the systems are on contract then hp know this and keep field service
spares stocks appropriately, There are issues with older kit. In the UK
hp are having trouble finding parts for older VAXes and RF series
drives (this is not surprising as they have not been manufacured for 20
years!). Any replacement parts found are often as old as the parts they
replace and the DOA rate is higher.

neomonix engineering do some interesting add ons for VAXes and alphas
amd they are made from new parts and are gauranteed for some years.

For Alphaservers the 2nd hand market and hp re-marketed systems I
expect will be available for years yet. New options and upgrades are to
be sold for another year by hp.
I think parts for alphas are more mainstream that VAX parts and expect
they will be easier to source in the years ahead.

Well, I do not know about in the US, but recent events of which I aware
in europe include.

1: Service calls unanswered - redirected to unanswered phones in
Bangalore
2: Service calls answered by people whose VMS experience can be
inscribed on the back of a postage stamp with a blunt instrument.
3: Delays of DAYS getting spares for inoperable DSxx's - stock not on
hand.

The process started under CFs regime, has continued unabated. HP have
rationalised away service - period. Is it any wonder that customers
are seriously evaluating (and in many cases known to me) in the actual
process of moving away from VMS ? And trust me, when VMS goes, so does
the ability of HP to sell PCs, SANs or ANYTHING else.

HP continues to merrily rape the goose and those responsible will reap
their rewards and retire to CA to write books and give lectures on how
great they were :(

How sad it all is

.

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