Much needed upgrade, lots of learning
Pros
- They are very easy to maintain and repair.
- The raid and storage speeds are excellent.
- They offer many ways to use the system as a standalone or in a cluster.
Cons
- There are a lot of xclarity tools that need to be condensed.
- I would like to see the old IMM interface return as the new management interface is not as easy to use.
- Replacing some of the internal components is more involved than it used to be.
Return on Investment
- It has generated a lot of revenue in our service department.
- It has made us invest more in learning all of the new systems with xclarity etc.
Alternatives Considered
Lenovo System x Series (formerly IBM System x)