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    iSeries CUoD P lanning Guide Permanent Capacity for Model 825, 870, and 890 Dec 25, 2003 IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT 1) The latest V5R2 Cumulative PTF package (C3252520) should be loaded and applied on your Model 825, 870, or 890 before entering an activation code 2) Before entering an activation code to permanently turn on processors, you must f[...]

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    28 CE: Upgrade Instructions .................................................. 27 CE: Conversion Instructions ............................................... 26 CE: Maintenance Instructions .............................................. 25 License, Warranty, Maintenance ........................................... 23 Performance Considerations .....[...]

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    Preface You knew you might need extra processing power to meet the demands of your e-business and you didn’t want to impact your current operational commitments to get it ... IBM offers a fast, non-disruptive method of activating "extra" processor capacity that is built directly into IBM eServer iSeries. CUoD or On/Off CoD enable you to[...]

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    Purpose of Planning Guide This guide will explain in detail all the aspects of planning for, purchasing , and managing an IBM eserver iSeries with Capacity Upgrade on Demand (permanent capacity). CUoD a s defined in this document , is for the Model 825, 8 70 and 890 announced January 20, 2003 and made generally available Feb 28, 2003. The latest se[...]

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    W here to Get Help The following information will help you qu ickly find the assistance you need. Problem with collecting/transmitting required CUoD Data (VPD) => Manual Process : Fax required information to 507-253-4553 (If problems and/or questions, call the CUoD administrator at 507-253-7019) => Electronic Process : Use Electronic Service [...]

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    iSeries Capacity Planning Capacity planning is a 'business as usual' value-add function of IBM’s sales team. Any special considerations specific to iSeries Capacity Upgrade on Demand will be pointed out in this section. There is a comprehensive set of tools, resources and offerings available t o aid IBMers, customers, and partners with [...]

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    Capacity Upgrade on Demand (CUoD) iSeries CUoD was first introduced for the iSeries in the fall of 2002. At that time, CUoD was synonymous with permanent processor capacity. CUoD provided iSeries customers who purchased an iSeries model with standby capacity (un-activated at the time of purchase). This standby capacity, could be permanently activat[...]

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    IBM eServer iSeries © 2003 IBM Corpo ration The next generation iSeries...simplicity in an on demand world CUoD and On/Off CoD Capacity Up grade on Deman d (CUoD) activates p ermanent capacity Planned Growth -- pay when purc ha sed, no pr icing pre miums On/Off Capaci ty on Demand (Co D) activates tempo rary capaci ty Business Peaks -- pay befor e[...]

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    CUoD (aka. permanent capacity on demand) IBM eServer iSeries © 2003 IBM Corporation The nex t generation iSeries...simplicity in an on demand w orld Once you hav e determined that you want to p ermanently activate some or all of your standb y pr ocess or s, you must con tact your IBM Busin ess Partner, IBM Sales rep, or pl ace an order at IBM.com [...]

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    Permanent Capacity Pricing IBM eSer ver iSeries © 2003 IBM Corporat io n The next generation iSeries. ..simplicity in an on demand world It's very s im ple ... whether you purchase a POD Acti vati on F eature to permane ntly activ ate a process or when t he server is initi ally purchas ed or sometime later ... you pay the then current list pr[...]

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    Guidelines for Ordering a POD Activation Feature Guidelines for Ordering a POD Activation Feature Guidelines for Ordering a POD Activation Feature Guidelines for Ordering a POD Activation Feature Permanent Capacity can be activated by ordering POD Activation Features in any of the following order scenarios. Each scenario described below highlights [...]

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    Ordering Permanent Capacity Ordering Permanent Capacity Ordering Permanent Capacity Ordering Permanent Capacity Once you have determined that you want to permanently activate some or all of your standby processors, you must contact your IBM business partner, IBM Sales rep, or visit IBM.com (US only) to place an order for the purchase of a POD Activ[...]

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    Step3: Sales Channel places an order in the IBM configurator for a specific quantity of POD Activation Features. If the Machine Serial# and/or the Capacity Card Serial# have not been altered outside of the IBM manufacturing/field maintenance process ... then Skip to Step4 A) Sales Channel/Customer prints V PD from the server, by following these ste[...]

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    Step4: Customer retrieves the POD Activation Code from the web or waits for the POD Activation Code to be sent by mail. The POD Activation Code will be posted on the web usually within one business day of receiving the order on the manufacturing floor . To retrieve the POD Activation Code follow these steps: 1) Go to the following Web-site: http: /[...]

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    Important Considerations If the server is in bypass mode for the System Password, DST option 12 may not be available (no access to the DST screens associated with the CUoD functionality). If this is the case, you should obtain a valid System Password by contacting you IBM business partner or IBM Sales rep. After entering a POD Activation Code, the [...]

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    Converting Features Converting Features Converting Features Converting Features 8 2002 IBM C orporation IBM & IBM Business Partner Internal Use Until Announced ibm.com /eserver/iseries Convertin g Hardw are Features A two step proc ess is used to conv ert Model 825, 870, and 890 Processor Fe atures Step1: All standby processors must be ac ti va[...]

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    Cancellation of Orders Once an Activation Code is posted/mailed, the order is considered fulfilled and the downstream billing process will be started. If a customer decides to cancel the order, after a Code is posted/mailed, IBM will dispatch an IBM service representative to the customer location to "invalidate" the posted/mailed Code by [...]

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    Processor Failures Standby processors CAN be used as REPLACEMENTS for failed processors (Note: If the customer has activated all the standby processors, then obviously there aren't any to be used as spares). Starting with V5R1, this capability is offered on iSeries servers with CUoD to help minimize the impact to server performance caused by a[...]

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    Moving Hardware iSeries server to iSeries server interchange of processor and/or package features is iSeries system password protected. iSeries server to iSeries server interchange of processor and/or package features outside IBM standard practices and procedures, may void the server warranty or service contracts. Any unauthorized (Non IBM conversi[...]

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    Logical Partitions Assign P rocessors Starting with V5R1, every server has a primary partition (whether or not a customer is actively using logical partitions). As a result, it is necessary to assign any activated processors to the primary (or a secondary) partition to utilize the processors. STEP1: Standby processors must be activated to become av[...]

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    would allow you to allocate slightly more 5250 capacity than the partition's processor capacity (Note: LPAR would not allow you to allocate 17% across six, one processor partitions because the total would exceed 100% 21 12/15/2003[...]

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    SW Licenses SW Licenses SW Licenses SW Licenses Activating a processor does not change the software tier for Model 8 25, 870, or 890. Many partners use the Processor Feature Code value available on the server to set SW licensing fees for software developers software. This value continues to be available for all iSeries servers. It is important to u[...]

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    Performance Considerations Performance Considerations Performance Considerations Performance Considerations CPW Relative performance measurements are derived from commercial processing workloads (CPW) running on iSeries servers. CPW is representative of commercial applications, particularly those that do significant database processing in conjuncti[...]

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    Tools There are several tools that can be used to help project which model/processor is appropriate for an initial installation and for projecting when standby processors should be activated. The Workload Estimator is typically used for sizing an initial installation. PATROL is a capacity planner that can often be used for both initial planning and[...]

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    License, Warranty, Maintenance License BUILT-IN-CAPACITY A machine may include computing resources or capabilities that are to remain inactive, or whose use is restricted, until the right to access and use the resources or capabilities is purchased (Built-in-Capacity). Examples of such computing resources and capabilities include but are not limite[...]

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    CE: Maintenance Instructions Mode l 825, 870, 8 90 (with V5R2) Ma intenan ce Instruc tions 1) CE determin es if a message (ATTENTION: CUOD CAP ACITY CARD ERROR, XX STANDBY PRO CESSORS IN LPAR PARTITIO NS) is dis played o n the IPL or Install the Sy s t em screen and SRC A6004716 is show n on the panel 2) Level II checks to see if any activ ation or[...]

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    CE: Conversion Instructions Install new Hardware a nd IPL yes 1 no Model 825, 870, and 890 (with V5R2) Pro cessor or Packag e Feature Conv ersion Instructions Enter New Syste m Pa sswo r d W ARNING: If The New System Password is not entered, CUoD Screens will not be accessib le! 2 no 2 no Enter c ode(s) on the s erver by using th e prop er CUoD scr[...]

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    CE: Upgrade Instructions Model 825, 870, 8909 (with V5R2) Model to Model Upgrade Instructions IPL 1) CE determines if the Op Panel or PAL displays a 4730 SRC ? If thi s path is perform e d within a power e d on window of 48 hours .. SRC 4730 will n ot be shown, and an IPL w ill not be req uried to el i minat e t he S RC an d re-est ab l ish the pro[...]