IBM WebSphere RFID Premises Server V6.0 helps link the physical edge of your environment with your
enterprise operations
IBM United States
Software Announcement 207-057
March 27, 2007
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WebSphere RFID Premises Server (Premises Server) V6.0 builds upon the IBM service-oriented
architecture (SOA) foundation product set establishing the base for scalable, reliable, RFID
solutions that leverage existing infrastructures, integrate with diverse line of business
applications, and provide a platform for implementing new innovative business processes to exploit
the insights from RFID information.
Premises Server V6.0 is a robust, extensible J2EE application platform delivering a flexible
architecture for data capture and delivery from a broad set of devices, as well as filtering,
aggregation, and integration of RFID events with other sensor information. This enables RFID data
to be turned into useful, actionable RFID events that provide the insights leading to business
process innovations. WebSphere RFID Premises Server V6.0:
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Builds upon the IBM SOA foundation product set providing secure, reliable messaging for RFID
solutions to integrate with enterprise business processes
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Provides an Eclipse-based open platform for integrating RFID devices
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Features a flexible architecture for deploying RFID data capture and delivery events in centralized
or distributed topologies
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Supports multiple deployment topologies, enabling use at either a central site or distributed at the
specific locations where RFID data is gathered, such as retail stores, distribution centers, or
manufacturing facilities
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Includes starter kits for commonly needed tasks, including Dock Door Receiving and Print-Verify-Ship
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Supports Linux™ SUSE 9 and Microsoft™ Windows™ 2003 Server
For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative or IBM Americas Call Centers at
800-IBM-CALL
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Your radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions can only be as robust, scalable, and dependable
as the underlying foundation in which they operate. To capture new business value from RFID, the
requirement is to capture the valuable RFID data, analyze it, and convert it into important business
events that provide new insights into business operations.
RFID solutions need to support the capabilities expected of enterprise-class IT solutions as
deployments evolve into initial deployments and large scale production with new innovative and
complex use cases. WebSphere® RFID Premises Server V6.0 delivers on the promise of establishing
the platform for scalable, reliable, next generation RFID solutions by:
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Building upon the IBM SOA foundation product set providing secure, reliable messaging for RFID
solutions to integrate with enterprise business processes
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Providing an Eclipse-based open platform for integrating RFID devices
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Providing a flexible architecture for deploying RFID data capture and delivery events in centralized
or distributed topologies
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Supporting multiple deployment topologies, enabling use at either a central site or distributed at
the specific locations where RFID data is gathered such as retail stores, distribution centers, or
manufacturing facilities
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Integrating with WebSphere RFID Information Center to enable solutions to strategically manage and
integrate RFID information with enterprise applications as well as securely share RFID information
and events with selected trading partners with this scalable EPCglobal standards-based repository
New business value, return on investment, and business process flexibility and innovation are
recognized through:
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Delivering an impact on key solution areas where the technology unlocks new business value, such as:
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Supply chain transformation. End to end visibility of goods enabling improved inventory management
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Individual asset or tracking enabling effective resource management and location awareness and asset
utilization solutions
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Remote collection of sensor data monitoring the state, condition, and utilization of the asset to
improve asset usage and visibility to the status of the asset or its environment
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End-to-end solution enablement from business case development, pilot test, production deployment to
business process flexibility and innovation allowing RFID strategies to be recognized.
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Enabling collaborative data sharing enterprise-wide and with partners allowing trend analysis and
traceability.
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Providing increased distribution center productivity through automating data capture and
verification.
To leverage a worldwide ecosystem of device business partners, an Eclipse open standards device
model approach has been established. IBM Business Partners can now integrate with IBM WebSphere
RFID Premises Server middleware leveraging the Eclipse open development platform and open source
community. The flexible architecture for data capture and delivery event handling assures reliable
messaging support to distributed device platforms and to direct Premises Server connections.
The WebSphere RFID device program is the recognized validation program for Business Partners to
leverage the open device model and flexible architecture. Business Partners can validate, extend,
and differentiate their products by meeting WebSphere RFID integration guidelines, thus
demonstrating interoperability when installed as part of WebSphere RFID Premises Server solutions.
For a complete, enterprise-class, RFID solution, IBM recommends that you use WebSphere RFID Premises
Server in conjunction with RFID devices and a WebSphere process server for the implementation of new
and innovative business processes built on a SOA infrastructure. This will enable you to gain
increased visibility and act upon the insights the RFID information provides to your business.
To provide enterprise IT management of the distributed RFID infrastructure, both servers and
devices, the WebSphere RFID Premises Server includes Tivoli® monitoring and management tools.
Tivoli products provide the management solutions that augment the operational resilience of the RFID
infrastructure by proactively monitoring for system or device failures that may disrupt the flow of
RFID information to your business and enable you to remotely and cost effectively update or enhance
your distributed applications.
For customers who need to develop, deploy, and manage secure RFID solutions that are reliable,
scalable, and flexible, WebSphere RFID Premises Server V6.0 is the premier platform.
Contact your IBM representative for additional information and assistance, or visit
For information about IBM software services, visit
In the "Contact a service representative" box, select WebSphere.
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Technical information
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April 27, 2007, media and documentation
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RFID is an emerging technology that uses microchips and radio antennas to provide information about
individual items. Unlike barcodes, RFID tags do not require line of sight access to read, and
contain a unique serial number in the Electronic Product Code (EPC), which allows a unique,
serialized identification of individual items. Capturing and using RFID data can enable businesses
to streamline processes, deliver new capabilities, and enable transformation of their operations.
Data from the edge of the business environment, such as the exact items delivered to a distribution
center or retail facility dock door, or the unique parts and components used in an assembly process,
can be used to improve how a business runs.
RFID software enables companies to collect and aggregate the RFID data, develop and execute business
events that use the data, and integrate the information with enterprise applications and processes.
Systems management of the software used in local, distributed RFID devices and servers is another
important element of RFID software. RFID is an enabling technology that allows companies to benefit
from improved data accuracy, faster supply chain execution, improved inventory information, and more
efficient asset management. The following industries recognize the value in the use of RFID
technologies:
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Retail
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Consumer products
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Transportation
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Industrial manufacturing
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Automotive
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Aerospace
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Pharmaceuticals
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Healthcare
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Communications
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Energy and utilities
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Financial services
IBM is uniquely positioned to support business transformation using RFID technology. The WebSphere
RFID Premises Server V6.0 builds upon the IBM SOA foundation product set, establishing the base for
scalable, reliable RFID solutions that leverage existing infrastructures, integrate with diverse
line of business applications, and provide a platform for implementing new innovative business
processes. Because business processes are unique, IBM can also provide the recommended skills to
help customize RFID solutions for unique needs and business requirements.
For more information about IBM software services, visit
In the "Contact a service representative" box and select WebSphere.
WebSphere RFID Premises Server creates a business context that enables
automatic operational decision making and helps ensure reliable delivery
of messages between devices and Premises Server, as well as between
Premises Server and WebSphere business integration products. Premises
Server benefits include:
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Recognizable impact on asset management, asset tracking, and working
capital
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Collaborative data sharing enterprise-wide and with partners, allowing
trend analysis and traceability
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Increased distribution center productivity through automated data capture
and verification
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Increased data accuracy to improve customer service
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Improved profit potential with enhanced point-of-decision capabilities
and cross-channel selling
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Reduced shrinkage, return, and reconciliation costs through improved
planning and allocation
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Minimized disruption as RFID technology evolves, because of product
support
Data Capture and Delivery
To implement an RFID solution, clients must first be able to enable RFID
reader and controller devices, which read RFID tag data and then deliver
the data to a server. To enable a worldwide ecosystem of device
partners, IBM has established an Eclipse open standards device model.
IBM Business Partners can now integrate RFID devices with WebSphere RFID
Premises Server middleware leveraging the Eclipse open development
platform and open source community. The flexible architecture for data
capture and delivery event handling assures reliable messaging support to
distributed device platforms as well as direct Premises Server
connections.
An Eclipse open platform RFID adapter or controller is embedded with an
Eclipse OSGi R4 RFID device platform. Supported devices, readers,
printers, scanners, appliances, or any other hardware can be acquired
directly from device manufacturers who provide the adapter or platform
support on their products. Alternatively, an IBM services team may be
able to develop an adapter for a custom device.
The WebSphere RFID device program is the recognized validation program
for Business Partners to leverage the open device model and flexible
architecture. Business Partners can validate, extend, and differentiate
their products by meeting WebSphere RFID integration guidelines, thus
demonstrating interoperability when installed as part of WebSphere RFID
Premises Server solutions.
For information on the WebSphere RFID device validation program,
supported devices, readers, and RFID device manufacturers, visit
IBM's device infrastructure support provides these important capabilities
at the edge of the physical network:
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Acts as an integration point for a variety of RFID readers, printers, and
other infrastructure devices
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Filters and aggregates RFID data to eliminate duplicate or false data
reads from one or more readers, and identifies RFID events at the edge of
the network
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Helps reduce network traffic and enhances the scalability of the RFID
solution architecture
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Offers a messaging and event buffer to help assure delivery of RFID
events to the Premises Server
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Integrates remote firmware and software for distributed management
WebSphere RFID Premises Server
WebSphere RFID Premises Server (Premises Server) V6.0 builds upon the IBM
SOA foundation product set establishing the base for scalable, reliable
RFID solutions that leverage existing infrastructures, integrate with
diverse line of business applications, and provide a platform for
implementing new innovative business processes to exploit the insights
from RFID information. Premises Server V6.0 is a robust, extensible J2EE
application platform for the integration of RFID events from RFID devices
into your business processes. It delivers a flexible architecture for
data capture and delivery from a broad set of devices, as well as
filtering, aggregation, and integration of RFID events with other sensor
information. This enables RFID data to be turned into useful, actionable
RFID events that provide the insights leading to business process
innovations. WebSphere RFID Premises Server V6.0:
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Builds upon the IBM SOA foundation product set providing secure, reliable
messaging for RFID solutions to integrate with enterprise business
processes
-
Provides an Eclipse-based open platform for integrating RFID devices
-
Features a flexible architecture for deploying RFID data capture and
delivery events in centralized or distributed topologies
-
Supports multiple deployment topologies, enabling use at either a central
site or distributed at the specific locations where RFID data is gathered
such as retail stores, distribution centers, or manufacturing facilities
-
Includes starter kits for commonly needed tasks, including Dock Door
Receiving and Print-Verify-Ship
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Supports Windows 2003 Server and Linux SUSE 9
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Targeted for deployment in warehouses, distribution centers, or
manufacturing plants with large amounts of traffic on a standard server
hardware platform.
Premises Server V6.0 creates a business context that enables automatic
operational decision making and helps ensure reliable delivery of
messages between devices and Premises Server, as well as between Premises
Server and WebSphere business process products. Gathering and processing
RFID events from devices at the edge of the network requires strong
capabilities in managing applications and use cases in a distributed
environment.
WebSphere RFID Information Center
The WebSphere RFID Premises Server integrates with the WebSphere RFID
Information Center (RFIDIC) to enable solutions to strategically manage
and integrate RFID information with enterprise applications as well as
securely share RFID information and events with selected trading partners
with this scalable EPCglobal standards-based repository.
WebSphere Process Server
The WebSphere Process Server can be used in the RFID solution to
integrate the RFID insights from the WebSphere RFID Premises Server with
the enterprise business process that can exploit those insights.
IBM delivers these capabilities using WebSphere Process Server
technology, which serves as the 'glue' between the enterprise's legacy
infrastructure and the business events triggered by RFID data at the
Premises Server. For example, at the enterprise, WebSphere Process
Server should receive business events from Premises Server and integrate
the appropriate information with enterprise business applications. The
integration server, the platform for managing exceptions and workflows,
identifies and routes key messages to the appropriate applications.
Process modeling enables enterprises to identify the most effective
routing of events and activities, and helps drive continuous process
improvements and more effective process execution. You can extend this
infrastructure to connect processes beyond the enterprise with your
clients and supply chain partners, data pools, third-party logistics
providers, and regulatory entities. IBM services teams can help deploy,
customize, and tailor the RFID solution to meet your unique business
process and IT requirements.
Additional products
In addition to integrating the WebSphere RFID Premises Server with the
enterprise through a WebSphere process server, you can gain substantial
value deploying other IBM products at the enterprise. With increased
volumes of mission-critical data flowing to the enterprise, you can take
advantage of DB2® and Tivoli products to help you better monitor and
manage the data at your enterprise. DB2 products can assist with
large-scale, enterprise-wide information management of data. Tivoli
products can help ensure the operational integrity of the data flowing to
the enterprise through scalable performance monitoring and configuration
management.
For more information or for assistance with any aspect of WebSphere RFID
Premises Server or RFID solutions, contact your IBM representative or an
authorized IBM Business Partner.
IBM International Program License Agreement (IPLA) and subscription and
support considerations
IPLA licenses can be transferred from one machine to another within, but
not limited to an enterprise. You may aggregate the capacity for all the
processors the product is operated on to achieve a more economic price.
This will result in a single Proof of Entitlement (PoE). It is your
responsibility to manage the distribution of Value Units within the
limits of the entitlement of the product license.
Subscription and Support must cover the same capacity as the product
license entitlement. Subscription and Support will be available in the
country in which the agreement is made.
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The WebSphere RFID Premises Server continues to be enhanced with exciting
new capabilities including updates to the strategic middleware foundation
to deliver a flexible, secure, reliable infrastructure for RFID solutions
and establishing the platform for capturing business value by exploiting
the insights from RFID information in innovative new business processes
based on your SOA. Continuing IBM's commitment to an open
standards-based approach, IBM is introducing an Eclipse open standards
RFID device model, which expands the reach of IBM RFID device integration
to a worldwide ecosystem of device business partners. The flexible data
capture and delivery event infrastructure architecture enables clients to
deploy their RFID solutions in either centralized or distributed
topologies to best meet their business needs.
As customers begin to understand and exploit the business impact from
their RFID solution proof of concepts, their needs change. Their RFID
solutions need to support the capabilities expected of line of enterprise
class IT solutions as deployments evolve into initial and large scale
production with new innovative and complex use cases that provide the
valuable insights from RFID information. This in turn drives new
business value, return on investment, and business process flexibility
and innovation. The RFID platform delivers the robust reliable and
scalable end-to-end foundation necessary for operating your business
based on the new insights from RFID solution information.
Valuable, important RFID data is captured, analyzed, and turned into the
important events that provided visibility to previously "hidden" areas of
business operations. These events can be shared throughout the
enterprise, as well as with designated trading partners to enable the
transforming of business processes such as improving supply chain
management, asset management, tracking, and utilization as well as asset
and product traceability. The WebSphere RFID Premises Server integrates
with the WebSphere RFID Information Center (Information Center) to enable
solutions to strategically manage and integrate RFID information with
enterprise applications as well as securely share RFID information and
events with selected trading partners with this scalable EPCglobal
standards-based repository.
The WebSphere RFID Premises Server be can be integrated with the
WebSphere Process Server for the implementation of new and innovative
business processes built on a SOA infrastructure to gain increased
visibility and act upon the insights RFID information provides to your
business. To provide enterprise IT management of the distributed RFID
infrastructure, both servers and devices, the WebSphere RFID Premises
server includes Tivoli monitoring and management tools. Tivoli products
provide the management solutions that augment the operational resilience
of the RFID infrastructure by proactively monitoring for system or device
failures that may disrupt the flow of RFID information to your business
and enable you to remotely and cost-effectively update or enhance your
distributed applications.
For more information, visit
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Refer to
206-038
, dated February 28, 2006.
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Specified operating environment
Hardware requirements
The
minimum
recommended hardware configuration for RFID Premises Server V6.0 is one processor, which requires:
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System suitable for running Microsoft™ Windows™ 2003 Server or Linux™ SUSE 9
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Intel® Pentium® 4 at 3 GHz processor, or higher
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Minimum of 8 GB free disk space recommended
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Recommended 500 MB temporary disk space during installation
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Minimum of 2 GB RAM recommended.
Additional requirements for an RFID solution
In addition to WebSphere® RFID Premises Server, you also need devices that provide an enabling
Eclipse open platform RFID adapter or are embedded with an Eclipse OSGi R4 RFID device platform.
Supported devices, readers, printers, scanners, appliances, or any other hardware must be acquired
directly from device manufacturers who provide the adapter or platform support on their products.
Alternatively, an IBM services team may be able to develop an adapter for a custom device.
In order to leverage a worldwide ecosystem of device business partners, an Eclipse open standards
device model approach has been established. IBM Business Partners can now integrate with WebSphere
RFID Premises Server middleware leveraging the Eclipse open development platform and open source
community. The flexible architecture for data capture and delivery event handling assures reliable
messaging support to distributed device platforms as well as direct Premises Server connections.
The WebSphere RFID device program is the recognized validation program for Business Partners to
leverage the open device model and flexible architecture. Business Partners can validate, extend,
and differentiate their products by meeting WebSphere RFID integration guidelines, thus
demonstrating interoperability when installed as part of WebSphere RFID Premises Server solutions.
For information on the WebSphere RFID device validation program, supported devices, readers, and
RFID device manufacturers, visit
Other RFID solution elements
It is recommended that you use RFID-skilled resources or services
integrators to assist with the planning and implementation of the
end-to-end RFID solution. For more information about IBM's software
services, visit
In the "Contact a service representative" box, select WebSphere.
Software requirements
Due to the unique nature of each customer's environment and requirements, additional software
requirements may vary. For assistance in planning and acquiring the appropriate hardware and
software for your specific RFID solution, contact your IBM representative or IBM Business Partner.
Operating System
WebSphere RFID Premises Server requires one of the following operating systems:
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Windows 2003 Server
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Linux SUSE 9
Additional components
For information about the software components that are delivered with WebSphere RFID Premises
Server, refer to the
Packaging
section.
Supported devices
For information about devices, such as readers or printers, that are compatible with WebSphere RFID
Premises Server, refer to the
Hardware requirements
section.
Limitations
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WebSphere RFID Premises Server V6.0 is available worldwide in English only.
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WebSphere RFID Premises Server V6.0 includes other software products and components. These programs
are intended for use in association with WebSphere RFID Premises Server as part of a Sensor and
Actuator solution, and they may not be installed, deployed, or redistributed for any other purpose.
For additional information, refer to
Usage restrictions
section of this announcement, or to the license information document that is available on the IBM
Software License Agreement Web site
Planning information
Customer responsibilities:
Customers are responsible for acquiring any systems, devices, readers, or additional software
products that may be needed for their specific environment. They are also responsible for
implementing any security measures that are appropriate for their organization.
Software Maintenance is included with licenses purchased through Passport Advantage and Passport
Advantage Express. Installation and technical support is provided by the Software Maintenance
offering of the IBM International Passport Advantage Agreement. This fee service enhances your
productivity, with voice and electronic access into IBM support organizations.
Packaging:
RFID Premises Server is available via Passport Advantage. The program can be downloaded from a
Passport Advantage Web site (requires authorization) and is also available on CDs in a Passport
Advantage media pack. No printed publications are shipped with the product. The licensing
agreements and information will be presented to the customer for acceptance at the time of
installation.
Additional software is delivered as part of the RFID Premises Server program, including:
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WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment V6.0.2.15
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WebSphere MQ V6.0.1.1
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DB2® Workgroup Server Unlimited Edition V8.2.4
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Tivoli® Configuration Manager V4.2.3 Fixpack 1
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Tivoli Enterprise™ Console V3.9 Fixpack 4
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Tivoli Monitoring V6.1 Fixpack 4
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Tivoli Monitoring for Databases V6.1
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Tivoli OMEGAMON® XE for Messaging V6.0
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Tivoli Composite Application Manager Basic for WebSphere V6.0 Fixpack 2
These software products are for use only with WebSphere RFID Premises Server as part of a Sensor and
Actuator solution. A separate license must be acquired for any of these products if used outside of
this solution environment.
Security, auditability, and control
The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features,
administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communication
facilities.
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IBM Software Services has the breadth, depth, and reach to manage your services needs. You can
leverage the deep technical skills of our lab-based, software services team and the business
consulting, project management, and infrastructure expertise of our IBM Global Services team. Also,
we extend our IBM Software Services reach through IBM Business Partners to provide an unmatched
portfolio of capabilities. Together, we provide the global reach, intellectual capital, industry
insight, and technology leadership to support any critical business need.
To learn more about IBM Software Services or to contact a Software Services sales specialist, visit
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Product information
Product
Licensed function title Product group category
IBM RFID Add-On for WebSphere IBM Sensors and
Remote Server Application Actuators
Integration
Middleware
Other
IBM RFID Add-On for WebSphere IBM Sensors and
Remote Server Central Site Application Actuators
Integration
Middleware
Other
IBM WebSphere RFID Premises Server IBM Sensors and
Application Actuators
Integration
Middleware
Other
IBM WebSphere RFID Premises Server IBM Sensors and
Central Site Application Actuators
Integration
Middleware
Other
PID Charge unit
Program name number description
IBM RFID Add-On for WebSphere Remote 5724-L17 Value Unit
Server
IBM RFID Add-On for WebSphere Remote 5724-L17 Value Unit
Server Central Site
IBM WebSphere RFID Premises Server 5724-L17 Value Unit
IBM WebSphere RFID Premises Server 5724-L17 Value Unit
Central Site
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With full capacity licensing, a PoE must be acquired for the appropriate
number of value units based on all activated processor cores available
for use on the server.
Passport Advantage program licenses
Part
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WebSphere RFID Premises Server
WebSphere RFID Premises Server
WebSphere RFID Premises Server E0292LL
Value Unit Annual SW Maint Rnwl
WebSphere RFID Premises Server D56DRLL
Value Unit Lic+SW Maint 12 Mo
WebSphere RFID Premises Server D56DSLL
Value Unit SW Maint Reinstate 12 Mo
WebSphere RFID Premises Server
IBM RFID Add-On for WebSphere Remote Server
RFID Add-On For WebSphere Remote E0293LL
Server Value Unit Annual SW Maint Rnwl
RFID Add-On For WebSphere Remote D56DTLL
Server Value Unit Lic+SW Maint 12 Mo
RFID Add-On For WebSphere Remote D56DVLL
Server Value Unit SW Maint Reinstate 12 Mo
WebSphere RFID Premises Server
WebSphere RFID Premises Server Central Site
RFID Premises Server Central D610LLL
Site Value Unit Lic & SW Maintenance 12 Months
RFID Premises Server Central D610MLL
Site Value Unit SW Maint Reinstatement 12 Mo
RFID Premises Server Central E03T1LL
Site Value Unit SW Maintenance Annual Renewal
WebSphere RFID Premises Server
IBM RFID Add-On for WebSphere
Remote Server Central Site
RFID Add-On WRS Central Site D610NLL
Value Unit License & SW Maintenance 12 Months
RFID Add-On WRS Central Site E03T2LL
Value Unit SW Maintenance Annual Renewal
RFID Add-On WRS Central Site D610PLL
Value Unit SW Maintenance Reinstatement 12 Mo
Passport Advantage supply
Part
Program name/description number
RFID Add-On WRS Central Site V6.0.0
RFID Add-On WRS Central Site Windows Server 2003 V6.0.0 BK095NA
ENC Unrestricted C
RFID Add-On WS Remote Server V6.0.0
RFID Add-On WS Remote Server Windows Server 2003 V6.0.0 BK094NA
ENC Unrestricted C
RFID Premises Server V6.0.0
RFID Premises Server Windows Server 2003 V6.0.0 ENC BK092NA
Unrestricted CD ROM Di
RFID Premises Svr Cent Site V6.0.0
RFID Premises Svr Cent Site Windows Server 2003 V6.0.0 BK093NA
ENC Unrestricted CD
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Entitled maintenance Media packs Part
offerings description description number
RFID Premises Server V6.0.0
WebSphere RFID RFID Premises Server BK092NA
Premises Server Per English US Windows
Value Unit Server 2003 CD ROM
Digital Disk -- ISO
9660 Standard
RFID Premises Svr Cent Site V6.0.0
WebSphere RFID RFID Premises Svr BK093NA
Premises Server Cent Site English US
Central Site Value Windows Server 2003
Unit CD ROM Digital Disk --
ISO 9660 Standard
RFID Add-On WRS Central Site V6.0.0
RFID Add-On for RFID Add-On WRS BK095NA
WebSphere Remote Svr Central Site English
Central Site Value US Windows Server
Unit 2003 CD ROM Digital
Disk -- ISO 9660
Standard
RFID Add-On WS Remote Server V6.0.0
IBM RFID Add-On for RFID Add-On WS Remote BK094NA
WebSphere Remote Server English US
Server Value Unit Windows Server 2003
CD ROM Digital Disk --
ISO 9660 Standard
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operating environment it will conform to its specifications. The
warranty applies only to the unmodified portion of the program. IBM does
not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the program or that
IBM will correct all program defects. You are responsible for the
results obtained from the use of the program.
IBM provides you with access to IBM databases containing information on
known program defects, defect corrections, restrictions, and bypasses at
no additional charge. Consult the IBM Software Support Guide for further
information at
IBM will maintain this information for at least one year after the
original licensee acquires the program ("Warranty Period").
Money-back guarantee:
If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the program and you are
the original licensee, return it within 30 days from the invoice date, to
the party (either IBM or its reseller) from whom you acquired it, for a
refund.
Note:
For programs acquired under the IBM International Passport Advantage
Agreement, this term applies only to your first acquisition of the
program.
Copy and use on home/portable computer:
No
Usage restriction:
Yes
WebSphere RFID Premises Server and some of the products included with it
may include unique terms and conditions, in addition to the terms of the
IPLA and IBM Passport Advantage Agreement. The applicable unique program
terms and limitations are included in the LI document that is provided
with the program.
The program for WebSphere RFID Premises Server is shipped with several
additional software components (refer to
Packaging
section). These software products are for use only with WebSphere RFID Premises Server as part of a
Sensor and Actuator solution. A separate license must be acquired for any of these products if used
outside of this solution environment. Refer to the License Agreement for details.
On or near the planned availability date of the program, the License Information for the program
will be available for review on the IBM Software License Agreement site
Passport Advantage applies:
Yes, and through the Passport Advantage Web site at
This product is only available via Passport Advantage. It is not
available as shrinkwrap.
Agreement for Acquisition of Software Maintenance:
Yes. The following agreement applies for maintenance and does not
require Customer signatures:
IBM Agreement for Acquisition of Software Maintenance (Z125-6011)
Software Maintenance is included with licenses purchased through Passport
Advantage and Passport Advantage Express. Product upgrades and Technical
Support are provided by the Software Maintenance offering as described in
the Agreements. Product upgrades provide the latest versions and
releases to entitled software and Technical Support provides voice and
electronic access to IBM support organizations, worldwide.
IBM includes one year of Software Maintenance with each program license
acquired. The initial period of Software Maintenance can be extended by
the purchase of a renewal option, if available.
While your Software Maintenance is in effect, IBM provides you assistance
for your routine, short duration installation and usage (how-to)
questions, and code-related questions. IBM provides assistance via
telephone and, if available, electronic access, to your information
systems (IS) technical support personnel during the normal business hours
(published prime shift hours) of your IBM support center. (This
assistance is not available to your end users.) IBM provides Severity 1
assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For additional details,
consult your IBM Software Support Guide at
Software Maintenance does not include assistance for the design and
development of applications, your use of programs in other than their
specified operating environment, or failures caused by products for which
IBM is not responsible under the applicable agreements.
For additional information about the International Passport Advantage
Agreement and the IBM International Passport Advantage Express Agreement,
visit the Passport Advantage Web site at
Volume orders (IVO):
No
iSeries™ Software Maintenance applies:
No
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IBM Global Services has transformed its delivery of hardware and software support services to put
you on the road to higher systems availability. IBM Electronic Services is a Web-enabled solution
that provides you with an exclusive, no-additional-charge enhancement to the service and support
available on the IBM eServer® platform. These services provide the opportunity for greater system
availability due to faster problem resolution and preemptive monitoring. IBM Electronic Services is
comprised of two separate but complementary elements: IBM Electronic Services news page and IBM
Electronic Service Agent™.
IBM Electronic Services news page provides you with a single Internet entry point that replaces the
multiple entry points traditionally used by customers to access IBM Internet services and support.
The news page enables you to gain easier access to IBM resources for assistance in resolving
technical problems.
The IBM Electronic Service Agent is no-additional charge software that resides on your IBM eServer
system. It is designed to proactively monitor events and transmit system inventory information to
IBM on a periodic, customer-defined timetable. The IBM Electronic Service Agent tracks system
inventory, hardware error logs, and performance information. If the server is under a current IBM
maintenance service agreement or within the IBM warranty period, the Service Agent automatically
reports hardware problems to IBM. Early knowledge about potential problems enables IBM to provide
proactive service that may result in higher system availability and performance. In addition,
information collected through the Service Agent will be made available to IBM service support
representatives when they are helping answer your questions or diagnosing problems.
To learn how IBM Electronic Services can work for you, visit
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Passport Advantage
For Passport Advantage information and charges, contact your IBM representative or authorized IBM
Business Partner. Additional information is also available at
Business Partner information
If you are an IBM Business Partner — Distributor for Workstation
Software acquiring products from IBM, you may link to Passport Advantage
Online for resellers where you can obtain Business Partner pricing
information. An IBM ID and password are required. Copy the Web address
below into the address field of your browser.
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To order, contact the Americas Call Centers or your local IBM
representative.
To identify your local IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU (426-4968).
Phone: 800-IBM-CALL (426-2255)
Fax: 800-2IBM-FAX (242-6329)
Internet: callserv@ca.ibm.com
Mail: IBM Americas Call Centers
Dept. Teleweb Customer Support, 9th floor
105 Moatfield Drive
North York, Ontario
Canada M3B 3R1
Reference: SE001
The Americas Call Centers, our national direct marketing organization,
can add your name to the mailing list for catalogs of IBM products.
Note:
Shipments will begin after the planned availability date.
Trademarks
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Tivoli Enterprise, iSeries, and Electronic Service Agent are trademarks
of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or
other countries or both.
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Passport Advantage, WebSphere, Tivoli, DB2, OMEGAMON, Lotus, eServer, and
PartnerWorld are registered trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation in the United States or other countries or both.
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Pentium and Intel are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
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Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States, other
countries or both.
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Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service
marks of others.
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