[gpfsug-discuss] Spectrum Scale licensing - important correction

[Robert Horton]

We're in the same boat. I'm not sure what the issue is between DDN and
IBM (although I've heard various rumors) but I really wish they would
sort something out.

Rob

On Fri, 2020-04-17 at 07:35 +0000, Steve Hindmarsh wrote:
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> We are caught in the same position (12 PB on DDN GridScaler) and
> currently unable to upgrade to v5. 
> 
> If the position between IBM and DDN can’t be resolved, an extension
> of meaningful support from IBM (i.e. critical patches not just a
> sympathetic ear) for OEM licences would make a *huge* difference to
> those of us who need to provide critical  production research data
> services on current equipment for another few years at least - with
> appropriate paid vendor support of course. 
> 
> Best,
> Steve
> 
> Steve Hindmarsh
> Head of Scientific Computing
> The Francis Crick Institute 
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