IBM United States
Software Announcement 201-364
December 18, 2001
IBM CICS Online Transmission Time Optimizer for z/OS V1.1 Improves User
Productivity and 3270 Network Utilization
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At a Glance
By identifying and removing repetitive data and compressing 3270 data
streams, IBM CICS Online Transmission Time Optimizer for z/OS improves
3270 network resources utilization, response time, and increases your
productivity.
CICS Online Transmission Time Optimizer operates efficiently and
transparently to applications and users, supporting both local and remote
users.
For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or IBM Americas
Call Centers at
800-IBM-CALL
(Reference: LE001).
Overview
CICS® Online Transmission Time Optimizer for z/OS™ improves end-user
productivity and increases network utilization through 3270 data stream
optimization by:
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Examining outgoing data streams and dynamically compressing them
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Eliminating repetitive characters — 20% to 25% of all characters are
typically repetitive
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Ensuring that only changed data is sent to the terminals
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Optimizing messages to increase printer speed
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Enabling exclusion and inclusion of terminals dynamically
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Operating transparently to users and applications
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Providing an optional exit for you to change the data stream in the
optimized message
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Monitoring its own operation
CICS Online Transmission Time Optimizer is easy to install and to use.
Key Prerequisites
CICS Transaction Server for z/OS, or CICS Transaction Server for
OS/390®, or CICS/ESA® V4.1
Planned Availability Date
December 28, 2001
Description
CICS Online Transmission Time Optimizer for z/OS operates in CICS,
reducing the number of characters transmitted to supported devices by
making optimum use of all available orders for each device type. CICS
Online Transmission Time Optimizer keeps the screen layout of
conversational terminals in memory so that only changed data is
transmitted. CICS Online Transmission Time Optimizer can also reduce the
contention between the devices on a communications line and between
devices connected to local controllers, helping to improve response times
because messages arrive quicker at each device.
CICS Online Transmission Time Optimizer uses the following optimization
techniques:
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Repetitive character elimination for 3270-type terminals and printers
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Transmission of only changed data for 3270-type terminals
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Blank elimination for 3270 SNA Character Set (SCS) printers
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String Control Byte (SCB) compression for 3600/4700 type terminals
CICS Online Transmission Time Optimizer provides the system administrator
the following controls:
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Exclusion list for terminals and modules
The exclusion list lets you exclude any terminal or module from
optimization. For example, you can use the exclusion list to:
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Exclude terminals that are running specific applications
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Exclude terminals dynamically, while the CICS Online Transmission Time
Optimizer is running
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Selection list for terminals and modules
The selection list allows you to select specific terminals or modules you
want to include in optimization. For example, you can use this list to:
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Include a few terminals or modules, while you verify the correct
installation
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Include terminals or modules dynamically, while the CICS Online
Transmission Time Optimizer is running
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Customized control with user exits
This feature gives you even more control over optimization functions.
This user exit is called every time a message is about to be optimized
and also after optimization. The user exit may be used to:
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Process specific messages unchanged by controlling the optimization using
return codes
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Keep parts of the messages and to insert these fields again after
optimization
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Change characters for specific countries
The operation of CICS Online Transmission Time Optimizer is transparent
to the users as the product automatically starts up and shuts down with
CICS.
CICS Online Transmission Time Optimizer monitors its own operations and
tells you how effective its optimization is in your environment by
continually monitoring operations and reporting its own progress on
demand. Operational statistics may be displayed on a screen or written
to the console. At system shut down, statistics can be optionally
written to the console or a file.
All controls and settings can be entered on a temporary or permanent
basis. Permanent controls are still active at the next start-up and
temporary controls are effective only during the current start-up.
Euro Currency
This program is not impacted by euro currency.
Value Unit Based Pricing
Value Unit based pricing will help to align the prices of these products
to the principle of the Parallel Sysplex® License Charge (PSLC) pricing
curve which provides for a lower price per millions of service units per
hour (MSU) for larger capacities.
There will also be a price benefit when customers grow their capacity.
Additional capacity will based on the number of Value Units (MSUs) the
customer has already installed, that is, additional capacity will not be
priced starting at the base with a higher price per unit but on the
capacity that is already installed.
Note that Value Units of a given product cannot be
exchanged/interchanged/aggregated with Value Units of another product.
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. The customer 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. It
is the customer's 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.
Product Positioning
IBM CICS Online Transmission Time Optimizer is one of a set of tools from
IBM that help CICS customers to reduce operational costs by managing
their CICS systems workload, network resource utilization, and end-user
productivity efficiently.
CICS Online Transmission Time Optimizer is a cost-effective solution for
customers with large 3270 networks.
CICS Online Transmission Time Optimizer:
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Offers high function at a competitive price
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Helps to increase the productivity of the network without rewriting
applications
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Improves productivity of the system and end users
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Enables application programmers to concentrate on functionality, rather
than performance
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Minimizes the need for new communications equipment by efficiently
utilizing your existing current lines, modems, and controllers
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Is easy to install and set up
CICS Online Transmission Time Optimizer improves 3270 network utilization
by:
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Ensuring better use of existing network resources and devices
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Being transparent to applications and users
Having improved network and end-user productivity, CICS Online
Transmission Time Optimizer should potentially increase the satisfaction
of your customers.
This announcement reflects IBM's commitment to protecting customer
product and skills investments.
Trademarks
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z/OS is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the
United States or other countries or both.
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CICS, CICS/ESA, OS/390, and Parallel Sysplex are registered trademarks 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.
Offering Information
Product information is available through Offering Information (OITOOL)
at:
Publications
The following printed publications are shipped with the product.
Order
Title Number
CICS(R) Online Transmission Time Optimizer
User's Guide SC34-6104
Compatibility Mode Guide SC34-6105
Messages GC34-6106
Program Directory GI10-2549
Additional printed copies of these books may be purchased for a fee.
Contact your IBM representative. Alternatively, books may be purchased
from the online IBM Publications Ordering System, at:
Softcopy of the publications are also downloadable free of charge from
the above Web site.
Technical Information
Specified Operating Environment
Hardware Requirements
CICS Online Transmission Time Optimizer for z/OS™ operates on any
hardware supporting CICS/ESA® V4.1, CICS Transaction Server for
OS/390® V1, or CICS Transaction Server for z/OS V2.
CICS Online Transmission Time Optimizer supports both local and remote
devices using the VTAM®/SDLC protocol.
Devices connected via ACF/TCAM do so through TCAM's Subsystem Interface
(SSI), and appear to CICS as if they are using one of the valid VTAM
protocols.
CICS Online Transmission Time Optimizer supports the following Logical
Unit (LU) types and devices or their equivalent emulators:
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IBM LU types
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LU type 0 — 3600/4700-type financial systems
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LU type 1 — SCS printers
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LU type 2 — 3270-type terminals
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LU type 3 — 3270-type printers
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IBM device types
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3178 display station
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3179 display station
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3180 display station
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3191 display station
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3192 display station
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3193 display station
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3194 display station
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3275 Models 1 and 2
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3276 display station
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3277 Models 1 and 2
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3278 Models 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
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3279 Models 2A, 2B, 3A, and 3B
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3284 Printer Models 1 and 2
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3286 Printer Models 1 and 2
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3287 Printer Models 1, 1C, 2, and 2C
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3289 Line Printer Models 1 and 2
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3290 partitioned display station
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3600 financial system
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4700 financial system
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8100 running in 3270 data stream compatibility mode
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5550-type terminals and printers which handle Double-Byte Character Set
(DBCS) Kanji characters
CICS Online Transmission Time Optimizer also supports other non IBM
devices that are compatible with the terminals listed above. To be
supported, these terminals must recognize standard 3270 hardware order
streams and not object to String Control Byte (SCB) compression.
Software Requirements
CICS Online Transmission Time Optimizer requires System Modification
Program/Extended (SMP/E) of the supported z/OS or OS/390 system for
installation and maintenance. It operates with the following (minimum
level) CICS configurations:
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CICS Transaction Server for z/OS V2.1 (5697-E93), and later
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CICS Transaction Server for OS/390 V1.1 (5655-147), and later
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CICS/ESA V4.1 (5655-018)
Note that effective December 31, 2002, IBM will discontinue
Program Services for CICS/ESA V4.1. CICS/ESA V4.1 is replaced by CICS
Transaction Server. Refer to Withdrawal Announcement
900-305
, dated December 12, 2000.
Limitations:
This product is shipped in the U.S. English language only.
Planning Information
Packaging
The package in which the product is delivered contains:
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The runtime component of the product on 3480 ½-inch tape cartridge
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CICS Online Transmission Time Optimizer User's Guide (SC34-6104)
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CICS Online Transmission Time Optimizer Compatibility Mode Guide
(SC34-6105)
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CICS Online Transmission Time Optimizer Messages (GC34-6106)
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Program Directory (GI10-2549)
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License Information (GC34-6103)
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International Program License Agreement (IPLA) Booklet (Z125-3301)
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IPLA Pointer Sheet (Z127-1000)
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Proof of Entitlement (PoE)
Security, Auditability, and Control
CICS Online Transmission Time Optimizer uses the security and
auditability features of the supported OS/390 or z/OS systems.
The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation
of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls
in application systems and communication facilities.
Ordering Information
CICS Online Transmission Time Optimizer is an IPLA product with a single
charge based on Value Units.
The product is also orderable from Software (SW) Subscription and
Support. It is required to provide the same level of support as is
delivered with standard IBM S/390® IBM Customer Agreement (ICA)
offerings, including voice defect support, together with code updates.
It has a single annual charge which, if ordered, must be purchased in the
same quantity as CICS Online Transmission Time Optimizer.
Value Unit Exhibit VUE007
Value Value
Units/ Units/
Usage Level Minimum Maximum MSU HW Machine
Base 1 3 1 MP3000 H30 6
PSLC/Level A 4 45 0.45 MP3000 H50 8
PSLC/Level B 46 175 0.36 MP3000 H70 12
PSLC/Level C 176 315 0.27 ESL Models 2
PSLC/Level D 316 + 0.2
The products in this announcement have one charge unit — Value Units.
Value Units for IBM 9672 Processors will be based upon the full capacity
of these systems. This is applicable to all S/390-based systems that are
measured on MSU capacity. Information on MSU capacities can be found in
the IBM System/370™, System/390® and zSeries Machine Exhibit
(Z125-3901).
Value Units for IBM  zSeries will be based upon full MSU
capacity as defined in the Machine Exhibits .
There will be a tool available that provides support for transforming the
MSU-based capacities of S/390 Systems to new Value Units by calculating
the applicable number of Value Units for a given number of MSUs.
Ordering Example
The total number of Value Units is calculated according to the following
example.
If the customer has installed 1000 MSUs, the applicable Value Units would
be:
Translation from MSUs to Value Units
Value
Units/ Value
MSUs * MSU = Units
Base 3 * 1.00 = 3.00
Tier A 42 * 0.45 = 18.90
Tier B 130 * 0.36 = 46.80
Tier C 140 * 0.27 = 37.80
Tier D 685 * 0.20 = 137.00
Total 1,000 244
When calculating the total number of Value Units, the sum is to be
rounded up to the next integer.
1 Value Unit — 0001
250 Value Units — 0002
For a product running on machines with 1000 MSUs requiring 244 Value
Units, the customer would order feature number 0001, quantity 244.
Note:
For actual feature numbers, refer below.
Basic License:
To order, specify the program number, feature number 9001 for asset
registration, the one-time charge (OTC) feature numbers, and the feature
number of the distribution medium.
New Customers:
The CFSW configurator stand-alone path for 5655-I05 will be updated
to support price proposals on December 18, 2001. For 5655-I05,
media is only shipped via Customized Offerings (CBPDO). CFSW
configuration and order entry capability will commence with CBPDO on
December 25, 2001.
For CBPDO orders, shipments will begin one week after general
availability.
Medium
Feature
Description Number Medium
CICS Online Transmission 5802 3480 ½-inch
Time Optimizer for z/OS tape cartridge
OTC
Program Feature
Description Number Number
CICS Online Transmission 5655-I05
Time Optimizer for z/OS
1 Value Unit 0001
250 Value Units 0002
Subscription and Support
IBM is providing Subscription and Support for these products via a
separately purchased offering under the terms of the IBM International
Agreement for Acquisition of Support (IAAS). This offering:
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Includes and extends the support services provided in the base support to
include technical support via telephone during normal business hours.
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Entitles customers to future releases and versions at no additional
charge. Note that the customer is not entitled for new products.
To order
, specify the support program number (5655-I06), feature number 9001 for
asset registration, medium feature number 6608, and the Annual Support
Charge feature number shown below.
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The capacity of Subscription and Support (Value Units) must be the same
as the capacity ordered for the Product Licenses.
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Once Subscription and Support is ordered, the charges will renew
automatically annually, unless cancelled by the customer.
To decline
, specify the support program number (5655-I06), and the Decline SW
Subscription and Support feature number shown below.
Annual
Support
Charge Medium
Program Feature Feature
Description Number Number Number Medium
Subscription and Support 5655-I06 6608 Paper
for CICS Online
Transmission Time
Optimizer for z/OS
1 Value Unit 0001
250 Value Units 0002
Decline SW Subscription 0003
and Support (no charge)
Single Version Charging:
To elect single version charging, the customer must notify and
identify to IBM the prior program and replacement program, and the
machine on which the programs are operating.
Customization Options:
Select the appropriate feature numbers for expedited shipments.
Feature
Description Number
Expedite Shipments
Local IBM Office Expedite 3445
(for IBM use only)
Customer Expedite Process Charge 3446
($30 charge for each product)
Expedite shipments will be processed to receive 72-hour delivery from the
time IBM Software Delivery and Fulfillment (SDF) receives the order. SDF
will then ship the order via overnight air transportation.
Customized Offerings
Product media is shipped only via Customized Offerings (that is, CBPDO,
ServerPac, Systempac®). Non-customized items (CDs, diskettes, source
media, media kits) will continue to be shipped via the stand-alone
product.
Terms and Conditions
Licensing:
IBM International Program License Agreement (IPLA). Proofs of
Entitlement (PoE) are required for all authorized use.
The following agreement applies for maintenance and does not require
customer signatures:
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IBM Agreement for Acquisition of Support (Z125-6011)
These products are licensed under the IBM IPLA, the associated Agreement
for Acquisition of Support, and the Addendum for Support (Z125-6435),
which provides for support with ongoing access to releases and versions
of the program. These programs have a one-time license charge for use of
the program and an ongoing recurring charge for the enhanced support that
includes telephone assistance (voice support for defects during normal
business hours) as well as access to updates, releases, and versions of
the program as long as support is in effect. S/390 and zSeries IBM
Operational Support Services — Support Line is an option for those
customers who desire added services.
Limited Warranty Applies:
Yes
Program Services:
Available until February 22, 2004.
Money-Back Guarantee:
30-day, money-back guarantee, applicable to the first instance per
customer enterprise. The money-back guarantee will commence on the
Invoice Date.
Copy and Use on Home/Portable Computer:
No
Volume Orders (IVO):
No
Passport Advantage Applies:
No
Software Maintenance Applies:
For Operating System software, the revised IBM Operational Support
Services — Support Line offering will provide support for those
operating systems and associated products that are not available with the
newly announced Software Maintenance offering. This will ensure total
support coverage for your enterprise needs, including IBM and selected
non-IBM products. For complete lists of products supported under both
the current and revised Support Line offering, refer to our Web site at:
For additional information on the revised IBM Operational Support
Services, refer to Services Announcement
601-023
, dated July 10, 2001.
IBM Operational Support Services — Support Line:
Yes
AIX®/UNIX® Upgrade Protection Applies:
No
Entitled Upgrade for Current AIX/UNIX Upgrade Protection Licensees:
No
IBM
iSeries Software Subscription Applies
No
Variable Charges Apply:
Yes
Educational Allowance Available:
Yes, 15% education allowance applies to qualified education
institution customers.
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.
Program Name:
CICS Online Transmission Time Optimizer for z/OS
OTC
Program Feature
Description Number Number OTC
1 Value Unit 5655-I05 0001 $ 2,200
250 Value Units 5655-I05 0002 550,000
Program Name:
CICS Online Transmission Time Optimizer for z/OS — Subscription and
Support
Annual
Support
Charge
Program Feature Annual
Description Number Number Charge
1 Value Unit 5655-I06 0001 $ 330
250 Value Units 5655-I06 0002 82,500
Decline Software 5655-I06 0003 No charge
Subscription
and Support
(no charge)
Upgrades
Contact your sales channel for IBM Operational Support Services —
Support Line pricing information.
Variable Charges:
The applicable processor-based one-time charge will be based on the
group of the designated machine on which the program is licensed for use.
If the program is designated to a processor in a group for which no
charge is listed above, the charge of the next higher group listed
applies. For movement to a machine in a higher group, an upgrade charge
equal to the difference in the then current charges between the two
groups will apply. For movement to a machine in a lower group, there
will be no adjustment or refund of charges paid.
Customer Financing:
IBM Global Financing offers attractive financing to credit-qualified
commercial and government customers and Business Partners in more than 40
countries around the world. IBM Global Financing is provided by the IBM
Credit Corporation in the United States. Offerings, rates, terms, and
availability may vary by country. Contact your local IBM Global
Financing organization. Country organizations are listed on the Web at:
Order Now
Use Priority/Reference Code: LE001
Phone: 800-IBM-CALL
Fax: 800-2IBM-FAX
Internet: ibm_direct@vnet.ibm.com
Mail: IBM Atlanta Sales Center
Dept. LE001
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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zSeries and iSeries are trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation.
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z/OS, the e-business logo, and System/370 are trademarks of International
Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or
both.
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CICS, CICS/ESA, OS/390, VTAM, S/390, System/390, Systempac, and AIX are
registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in
the United States or other countries or both.
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UNIX is a registered trademark is a registered trademark of the Open
Company in the United States and other countries.
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Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service
marks of others.
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