Re: What is a good box to replace hp9000/712?

From: Rick Jones (foo_at_bar.baz.invalid)
Date: 01/09/04


Date: Fri, 09 Jan 2004 18:03:23 GMT

Chuck Slivkoff <slivkoff-AT-hp-DOT-com@localhost.invalid> wrote:
> A used C180/C2x0 should is a good 2x/3x step up from the 712 and
> should be avail really cheap (check e-bay, etc). If you go this
> route, make sure you get a PA-8000 CPU (64-bit capable). Stay away
> from the B1xx which use PA-7300's and other 3-digit C-class. I'd
> even prefer a C240 over a C360 as it had some odd quirks.

I'd just add that the PA-7300-based systems were/are good systems -
they were/are just limited to 32-bit.

rick jones

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