IBM Powerstation 320h

[Doc Shipley]

John Floren wrote:
> A friend of mine told me he just got an IBM Powerstation 320h system
> and wants to know if I want it, but I can't seem to find any
> information on it. Anybody here got some typical specs and/or opinions
> on the computer?

   It's a variant of the 7012-320 - IBM's first desktop POWER system. 
IBM didn't publish MHz specs then, but suffice it to say that the thing 
is *slow*.  It'll run AIX 5.1, if you like pain, but v4.3 or even v3.2 
is much more its speed.  No pun intended.

   One detail of note: try to get the key with it.  That lock not only 
keeps the case closed but determines the boot mode.  It's also a DAMNED 
GOOD lock - not likely you'll pick it with a pocket-knife.  If you have 
to drill it out, plan to replace it with a 3-pos rotary switch.


	Doc