I’m doing a case study where I have to implement an email system into a hospital for 350 users.
I’ve decided to go with Domino as my email server and Notes as my client but I’m finding it hard to track down a pricing for the system.
Could someone point me in the right direction?
Subject: Domino Express
For under 1,000 seats, use Domino Express…$102 per seat and no charge for server(s):
Subject: Price of Notes
Thanks for the advice!
Would I also have to buy a copy of Notes (to use as the email client) for each of the 350 pc’s?
Subject: It includes the Notes Client
I think the USD102 includes the Notes Client.
So, for 350 Notes Clients + as many Domino Enterprise servers as you want it would cost:
USD102 x 350 = USD35,700.
Check all this with IBM before making any decisions…
Subject: Notes quote
I got this quote from the notes section on the site
350 User - IBM Lotus Notes with Messaging Authorized User License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months
$37,450
So I’m assuming its 2 separate prices
Subject: domino express
The $102 per seat includes everything you need - software licenses and support/maintenance for 12 months. Perhaps the additional dollars in the quote are for tax? Ask them.
You can purchase through a reseller and save a few dollars a seat.
Also, this is the price for the messaging license. The collaboration license is more expensive ($141/seat).
Subject: Prices and license information
And you should add Lotus Domino server license too!Hybrid cloud software for a smarter business | IBM
IBM Lotus Domino Enterprise Server Processor Value Unit (PVU) License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months (D55JDLL) 38.25
IBM Lotus Domino Messaging Server Processor Value Unit (PVU) License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months (D55J9LL) 14.75
IBM Lotus Domino Utility Server Processor Value Unit (PVU) License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months (D55MRLL) 212.00
IBM Lotus Domino Utility Server for Linux on System z Processor Value Unit (PVU) License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months (D55MTLL) 212.00
IBM Lotus Domino Messaging Server for Linux on System z Processor Value Unit (PVU) License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months (D55JBLL) 14.75
IBM Lotus Domino Enterprise Server for Linux on System on System z Processor Value Unit (PVU) License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months (D55JGLL) 38.25
USD prices
Subject: Total price
So would my total price be?
IBM Lotus Domino Messaging Server Processor Value Unit (PVU) License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months (D55J9LL) 14.75 x 350 = 5,162.50
Domino express
$102 per seat includes everything you need - software licenses and support/maintenance for 12 months =102 x 350 = 35,700
Total Price = 40,862.50
Subject: no, the per-user price includes the server license
You only pay for the users. Here are details:
Note that the license includes the limited-use Sametime client (and Sametime server), as well as entitlement for Lotus Traveler (mail synch with Windows Mobile devices).
If you are upgrading from another email product, you may also be eligible for a competitive discount.
Subject: PVU cost relates to server power, not number of users
PVU = processor value units, so that you are paying more (or less) depending on how strong the server is (which relates to how many users it will support).
But if you are buying individual user licenses as advised, you get the server license(s) free. This is called the Collaboration Express deal.
You need to do the arithmetic - is it cheaper to buy 350 individual licenses with bundled servers, or to buy a server and user license seperately.
It’s all very confusing. Better to get IBM salesman to do it all for you.
Subject: cost for case study
I only really need to get a rough costing because it for a case study im doing.
The server i’ll be using is a:
Dell PowerEdge T100
Dual Core Intel® Celeron® E1200;1.6GHz,
512KB Cache,
800MHz FSB, 655
512MB Memory, DDR2, 800MHz (1x512MB Single Ranked DIMM)
So if I purchase the Domino Express package that will include all the client/server needs??
Subject: Domino Express pricing and resources
Brochure: ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/software/lotus/lotusweb/product/dominoexpress/brochure.pdf
There are two versions of Domino Express: “Domino Collaboration Express” (DCE) and “Domino Messaging Express” (DME). The former (recommended) allows you to run custom, collaborative applications that you buy or write. The latter supports the mail, calendar, to-do, etc. You buy both products on a per-user basis; you can use as many servers as you need at no additional cost.
The per-user price for DCE is $141 and for DME $102. However, these are the highest possible price. Prices decline with quantity and there are government and academic (non-profit) pricing plans. You really need to get an accurate quote from IBM or an IBM Lotus Business Partner.
Your server is undersized, at least in memory. For information about system requirements, check the Domino 8.0.2 Release Notes here:
You can also use the System Estimator to help you size your Domino system here: