IBM United States
Hardware Announcement 102-260
October 8, 2002
Capacity Upgrade On Demand Processors and Dynamic Logical Partitioning
for IBM  pSeries 670 and 690 Servers
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At a Glance
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Processor Capacity Upgrade on Demand (CUoD)
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Available for IBM
 pSeries 670 and 690 servers
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Up to four inactive processors allowed in pSeries 670
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Up to twelve inactive processors allowed in pSeries 690
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Processors activated in increments of two
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Encrypted key activates processors via system's machine code
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Dynamic Logical Partitioning (Dynamic LPAR)
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Available on pSeries 670 and 690 servers
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Quickly and easily allocate system resources across multiple logical
partitions
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Add resources such as newly activated CUoD processors without re-booting
the server
For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or IBM Americas
Call Centers at
800-IBM-CALL
(Reference: RE001).
Overview
The Capacity Upgrade on Demand (CUoD) for processors on the IBM
pSeries™ 670 and 690 servers allows you to have inactive processors
installed in your system, which can be easily activated as your business
needs require. When you need additional processing power, you simply
order activation features that increase the number of active processors
in your system in increments of two. CUoD for processors on the p670 and
p690 servers is implemented via a keyed approach. When an activation
order is received you will receive an encrypted key, which enables the
system's machine code to activate the processors.
The new dynamic logical partitioning (dynamic LPAR) function provides
enhanced resource management for the pSeries 670 and 690 servers.
Dynamic LPAR allows available system resources to be quickly and easily
configured across multiple logical partitions to meet the rapidly
changing needs of your business. Dynamic LPAR also allows you to add new
system resources such as newly activated CUoD processors or new hot plug
PCI adapters into your system's configuration without requiring a
re-boot.
Key Prerequisites
CUoD
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AIX® V5.2 or later
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Hardware Management Console for pSeries with V1.3 or later software
Dynamic LPAR
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AIX 5L for V5.2 or later
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Hardware Management Console for pSeries with V1.3 or later software
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p670/p690 (7040-671 or 7040-681) system microcode (machine code) at the
October 2002 update or later
Planned Availability Date
October 25, 2002
Trademarks
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The e-business logo and pSeries are trademarks of International Business
Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both.
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AIX is a registered trademark of International Business Machines
Corporation in the United States or other countries or both.
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Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service
marks of others.
Publications
No new or additional publications are shipped with the announced
products.
The Publication Notification System (PNS) is available by order
number/product number. Customers currently subscribing to PNS will
automatically receive notifications by e-mail. Customers who wish to
subscribe, can visit the PNS Web site at:
The publications listed on the notification can be ordered by calling the
Pubs Support Group in Raleigh at 800-879-2755, option 1. The IBM
Publications Center Portal:
The Publications Center is a worldwide central repository for IBM product
publications and marketing material with a catalog of 70,000 items.
Extensive search facilities are provided, as well as payment options via
credit card. Furthermore, a large number of publications are available
online in various file formats, which can currently be downloaded free of
charge. Note that PNS subscribers most often order their publications
via the Publications Center.
Technical Information
Hardware Requirements
Capacity Upgrade on Demand (CUoD)
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Hardware Management Console for IBM pSeries™ with V1.3, or later,
software
Dynamic Logical Partitioning (Dynamic LPAR)
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Hardware Management Console for pSeries with V1.3, or later, software
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p670 or p690 (7040-671 or 7040-681) system microcode (machine code) at
the October 2002 update or later
Software Requirements
CUoD
Dynamic LPAR
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AIX 5L for POWER V5.2 or later
Limitations
7040-671
CUoD
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The first MCM in a 7040-671 server implementing CUoD for processors must
always have eight fully active processors.
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The second MCM in the 7040-671 may be implemented with CUoD for
processors if desired. This CUoD MCM must have a minimum of four of the
eight processors active.
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Additional processors on the CUoD MCM are activated in increments of two
by ordering the appropriate activation feature number. If four
processors are to be activated at the same time, the activation code
should be ordered in a quantity of two.
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Upon receipt of an order for a CUoD for processor's activation code, IBM
will provide the customer a 34-character encrypted key. This key is
entered into the system to activate the desired number of additional
processors.
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CUoD processors which have not been activated are available to the
7040-671 server for dynamic processor sparing. If the server detects the
impending failure of an active processor it will attempt to activate one
of the unused CUoD processors and add it to the system configuration.
This helps to keep the server's processing power at full strength until a
repair action can be scheduled.
Dynamic LPAR
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Dynamic LPAR allows system resources to be easily and quickly configured
across multiple LPARs on the p670 server.
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Dynamic LPAR can be used to add newly activated CUoD processors into the
p670 configuration without requiring a system re-boot.
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The following are required for dynamic LPAR:
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AIX 5L for POWER V5.2 or later
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Hardware Management Console for pSeries with V1.3, or later, software
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p670 system microcode (machine code) at the October 2002 update or
later.
7040-681
CUoD
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The first MCM in a 7040-681 servers implementing CUoD for processors must
always have eight fully active processors.
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The second, third, and fourth MCMs in the 7040-681 may be implemented
with CUoD for processors if desired. Each CUoD MCM must have a minimum
of four of the eight processors active.
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Additional processors on the CUoD MCMs are activated in increments of two
by ordering the appropriate activation feature number. If more than two
processors are to be activated at the same time the activation code
should be ordered in multiples.
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Upon receipt of an order for a CUoD for processor's activation code, IBM
will provide the customer a 32-character encrypted key. This key is
entered into the system to activate the desired number of additional
processors.
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CUoD processors which have not been activated are available to the
7040-681 server for dynamic processor sparing. If the server detects the
impending failure of an active processor it will attempt to activate one
of the unused CUoD processors and add it to the system configuration.
This helps to keep the server's processing power at full strength until a
repair action can be scheduled.
Dynamic LPAR
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Dynamic LPAR allows system resources to be easily and quickly configured
across multiple LPARs on the p690 server.
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Dynamic LPAR can be used to add newly activated CUoD processors into the
p690 configuration without requiring a system re-boot.
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The following are required for dynamic LPAR:
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AIX 5L for POWER V5.2 or later
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Hardware Management Console for pSeries with V1.3, or later, software
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p690 system microcode (machine code) at the October 2002 update or
later
Planning Information
Cable Orders:
No cables required.
Security, Auditability, and Control
These products use the security and auditability features of host
software and application software.
The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation
of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls
in application systems and communications facilities.
Terms and Conditions
Feature Section
This product is available for purchase under the terms of the IBM
Customer Agreement.
IBM hardware products are manufactured from new parts and used parts. In
some cases, the hardware product may have been previously installed.
Regardless, IBM's warranty terms apply.
MES Discount Applicable:
Equal to the volume commitment discount
Field-Installable Feature:
Yes
Warranty Period:
One year
Customer Set-up:
No, with the exception of the "Two Processor Activation" features
#7412, #7413, and #7415 are CSU = Yes.
Licensed Machine Code:
Same license terms and conditions as designated machine
Prices
The prices provided in this announcement are suggested retail prices for
the U.S. only and are provided for your information only. Dealer prices
may vary, and prices may also vary by country. Prices are subject to
change without notice. For additional information and current prices,
contact your local IBM representative.
Initial/
Feature Purchase MES/ RP
Description Number Price Both CSU MES
Machine Type/Model 7040-671
8-Way POWER4(TM) CUoD 7402 $ 80,000 Both No No
Processor with 128 MB
L3 Cache, 4-Way Active
Machine Type/Model 7040-681
8-Way POWER4 CUoD Processor 7403 120,000 Both No No
Option, 4-Way Active
8-Way POWER4 Turbo CUoD 7405 165,000 Both No No
Processor Option,
4-Way Active
Machine Type/Model 7040-671
Two Processor Activation for 7412 30,000 Both Yes No
Processor Feature #7402
Machine Type/Model 7040-681
Two Processor Activation for 7413 45,000 Both Yes No
Processor Feature #7403
Two Processor Activation for 7415 61,875 Both Yes No
Processor Feature #7405
Order Now
Use Priority/Reference Code: RE001
Phone: 800-IBM-CALL
Fax: 800-2IBM-FAX
Internet: ibm_direct@vnet.ibm.com
Mail: IBM Atlanta Sales Center
Dept. RE001
P.O. Box 2690
Atlanta, GA 30301-2690
You can also contact your local IBM Business Partner or IBM
representative. To identify them, call 800-IBM-4YOU.
Note:
Shipments will begin after the planned availability date.
Trademarks
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The e-business logo, pSeries and POWER4 are trademarks of International
Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or
both.
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AIX is a registered trademark of International Business Machines
Corporation in the United States or 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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