IBM Backup and Restore Manager for z/VM provides the ability to efficiently and effectively backup
and restore files and data
IBM United States
Software Announcement 205-039
February 22, 2005
 ENUS205-039.PDF (42KB)
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Backup and Restore Manager for z/VM R1:
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Ensures system and data availability via easy-to-use facilities for individual and full system data
backups and restores
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Performs backup and restore functions more efficiently by optimizing operations for each data type
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Provides flexible file selection with support for wildcard characters
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Supports file restores to mixed media formats (CMS files can be restored to SFS, SFS to CMS, and CMS
and SFS to virtual reader)
For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or IBM Americas Call Centers at
800-IBM-CALL
(Reference: LE001).
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IBM Backup and Restore Manager for z/VM® R1 provides z/VM system administrators and operators the
ability to efficiently and effectively backup and restore files and data on z/VM systems. Source
files and data can be CMS and non-CMS format and the target media can be DASD or tape. Backup and
Restore Manager's full flexibility is apparent in its ability to do full physical and logical backup
and restore operations with support for inclusion and exclusion of files, user IDs, and so on.
Administration functions of Backup and Restore Manager are divided into three levels of
authorization: Administrator, Operator, and Tape Operator. Each of these user types can be defined
with different authorizations and scope.
More information about Backup and Restore Manager for z/VM can be found at
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z/VM V4.3, or later
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April 29, 2005
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Critical to the business of running a z/VM production system is the ability to backup and restore
files and full systems. Backing up data requires moving data from a source media, such as CMS files
on DASD, to a target media, such as tape. IBM Backup and Restore Manager for z/VM helps
administrators and operators meet this daily requirement more effectively and efficiently.
Backup and Restore Manager includes both an easy-to-use full screen interface, to support ad-hoc
backups as needed, and a command interface that allows administrators to automate the process of
daily backups. Both backup and restore processing preserves all file metadata (time stamps, file
mode number, and so on).
As backups are performed for each data type, an appropriate data handler (a Backup and Restore
Manager routine to package [dump] data for backup and to restore [load] previously packaged
data) is automatically called for each file or set of files to create the "backup stream." The
backup stream is then dumped to the target storage media. For each supported data type, a pair of
data handlers is provided: one to dump source data to storage media and one to load packaged data
to a target media type. The backup stream created by the data handlers is in a "media agnostic"
format, conceptually similar to "ZIP" or "tar" format. Currently, Backup and Restore Manager
provides data handlers to support three z/VM source data types:
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CMS minidisk (EDF) file systems
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CMS SFS file systems
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Image dumps of CKD media
In addition, files can be restored to a virtual reader. This design, based on data handlers, allows
the data packaging to be optimized for each data type.
Support for SFS includes a filespace-by-filespace backup and restore of all SFS object types:
filespaces, directories, base files, aliases, and external objects. All object metadata (ownership,
access permissions, and multiple time stamps) is also preserved. SFS object selection can be based
on directory path, file name, file type, and file mode number and includes wildcard support. Backup
and Restore Manager provides increased flexibility by allowing SFS objects that have been backed up
to be restored to their original file pools or to other locations, such as:
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Alternate file pools and/or file spaces
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A CMS minidisk (base files only, without the original access permissions)
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The virtual reader (without the original access permissions)
If errors are detected during backup processing, fail-over options include the ability to switch
from dumping CMS files to dumping an image of the CKD media.
Moving the backup stream to the target media or restoring it from the target media is also done by
separate media drivers, depending on the storage media. Thus, CMS files can be copied to tape just
as easily as CKD images can be copied to DASD, or vice versa. Supported target media include:
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Any tape device supported by CMS that supports a block size of 65,535 bytes.
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Twin tapes, which is similar to the tape support above, but generates tapes as logically identical
pairs, a process which is sometimes referred to as tape duplexing. This provides convenient
production of duplicate backup tape sets (for example, one for on-site retention, one for off-site
storage).
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A CMS file on any currently accessed CMS minidisk or SFS directory, regardless of the underlying
media, such as CKD or FBA DASD.
In addition to the data handlers and media drivers, Backup and Restore Manager includes utility
routines that provide rapid copy and comparison of duplicated CMS minidisks and full-volume DASD
extents. These routines allow the systems programmer or administrator to copy data from one extent
to another, with post-copy verification, from the command prompt or from within a REXX routine.
As part of the backup job definition, a set of definitions can be specified that include or exclude
files based on a variety of criteria, including:
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Filename, filetype, or filemode number
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For minidisk-resident data:
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Real DASD volume label
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Owner ID
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Extent size (for example, ">," "<," or "=" nnnnn cylinders)
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For SFS data:
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File pool name
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File space (owner) name
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Directory path
Backup and Restore Manager provides basic tape support using the CMS native tape I/O subsystem, thus
supporting any tape device supported by z/VM. A standard VOL1 label is required on all tapes used
for backup and restore. For those customers who have a significant dependency on tape-based backup,
IBM Tape Manager for z/VM (5697-J08) should be used in conjunction with Backup and Restore Manager
to provide comprehensive tape management facilities for z/VM systems. Tapes created during backup
operations can be managed more effectively using Tape Manager, including access control. In
addition, Tape Manager can help you:
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Control the allocation of tape devices for backup operations
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Mount tapes automatically when performing backups
For more information on Tape Manager for z/VM, refer to Software Announcement
205-036
, dated February 22, 2005.
Administration functions of Backup and Restore Manager are divided into three levels of
authorization: Administrator, Operator, and Tape Operator. Each of these user types can be defined
with different authorizations and scope. For example, the Administrator might install and configure
Backup and Restore Manager, define backup jobs, and select resources for backup; the Operator might
schedule and initiate backup processing for routine operations; and the Tape Operator might receive
media mount requests and deal with other tape media status information.
Backup and Restore Manager for z/VM offers z/VM installations the ability to more effectively and
efficiently backup and restore their z/VM files and systems, including image backups of non-z/VM
guest systems.
Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act
Backup and Restore Manager for z/VM R1 is capable as of April 29, 2005, when used in
accordance with IBM's associated documentation, of satisfying the applicable requirements of Section
508 of the Rehabilitation Act, provided that any assistive technology used with the product properly
interoperates with it. A U.S. Section 508 Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) can be
requested via IBM's Web site at
Engine-based Value Unit pricing
Engine-based Value Unit pricing for Backup and Restore Manager for z/VM R1 is designed to provide a
decreasing price curve as hardware capacities and workload grow, which may help improve
price/performance.
There may also be a price benefit when you grow your capacity. Additional capacity is not priced
starting at the base with a higher price per unit. Instead, additional capacity is priced starting
at the capacity (engines) on which Backup and Restore Manager R1 has already been installed.
Note:
Value Units of a given product cannot be exchanged, interchanged, or aggregated with Value Units of
another product.
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.
A no-charge Subscription and Support registration record will be established for each designated
machine where Backup and Restore Manager for z/VM R1 is running. This no-charge Subscription and
Support registration record will be linked to the billable Subscription and Support and all billable
Subscription and Support within the scope of the engine-based Value Units aggregation will be linked
together.
Subscription and Support is an annual charge and should be kept at an annual term.
Business Partner information
If you are a Direct Reseller - System Reseller acquiring products from IBM, you may link directly to
Business Partner information for this announcement. A PartnerWorld ID and password are required
(use IBM ID).
BP Attachment for Announcement Letter 205-039
Trademarks
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z/VM 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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Product information is available via the Offering Information Web site
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Other than the Program Directory, no hardcopy publications are shipped
with this program.
Displayable softcopy publications
Backup and Restore Manager for z/VM® R1 manuals are offered in displayable softcopy form as PDF
files. The displayable manuals are available on the product Web site
and via the IBM Publications Center
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Specified operating environment
Hardware requirements
Backup and Restore Manager for z/VM R1 will operate on any hardware that supports the prerequisite
software. In addition, Backup and Restore Manager R1 supports backup to any tape device supported
by CMS that handles a block size of 65,535 bytes.
Software requirements
All prerequisites and corequisites for these products apply.
The products listed here are supported only while service is available for those products.
Backup and Restore Manager R1 requires one of the following:
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z/VM V4 (5739-A03) R3, or later
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z/VM V5 (5741-A05) R1, or later
Planning information
Packaging:
Backup and Restore Manager R1 is delivered on one VMSES/E installable tape. A Program
Directory and one copy of the License Information (LI) document is also included in the package.
All other publications are provided in softcopy format on the product Web site
and via the IBM Publications Center
Security, auditability, and control
Backup and Restore Manager for z/VM uses the security and auditability features of the host hardware
and software. 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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The programs in this announcement all have Value Unit-based pricing.
Program Value Unit
number Program name Exhibit
5697-J06 Backup and Restore VUE021
Manager
For each IBM 
zSeries® IBM
Program License Agreement (IPLA) program with Value Unit pricing, the quantity of that program
needed to satisfy applicable IBM terms and conditions is referred to as the "required license
capacity." Your required license capacity is based upon the following factors:
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The zSeries IPLA program you select
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The applicable Value Unit Exhibit
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The applicable terms
Value Unit exhibit VUE021
Engine-based Value Units for a specified number of engines are determined by the following table.
Engines Engines Value Units
Level minimum maximum per engine
Base 1 3 10
Tier A 4 6 9
Tier B 7 9 8
Tier C 10 12 7
Tier D 13 16 6
Tier E 17 20 5
Tier F 21 25 4
Tier G 26 + 3
The program number, 5697-J06, is used for licensing Backup and Restore Manager. You must specify
the number of engine-based Value Units for the number of engines required as calculated by the Value
Unit pricer.
When ordering Backup and Restore Manager to operate on standard engines (CPs) for a single server
within the enterprise, you must specify Value Units equal to the Value Units to cover the number of
standard engines (CPs) on your zSeries 990, 900, 890, 800, or S/390® server.
When ordering Backup and Restore Manager to operate on IFL engines for a single server within the
enterprise, you must specify Value Units equal to the Value Units to cover the number of IFL engines
on your zSeries 990, 900, 890, 800, or S/390 server.
When ordering Backup and Restore Manager to operate on standard engines (CPs)
and
IFL engines for a single server within the enterprise, you must specify Value Units equal to the
Value Units to cover the total number of engines (standard plus IFL) on your zSeries 990, 900, 890,
800, or S/390 server.
The maximum number of engines for a single server to be used to calculate Value Units should not be
more than:
Quantity
IFL Standard
engines engines For each server
1 2 S/390 Multiprise(R) 3000 (7060)
7 10 S/390 Parallel Enterprise
Server (9672) Generation 5
11 12 S/390 Parallel Enterprise
Server (9672) Generation 6
3 4 zSeries 800 (2066)
4 0 zSeries Offering for Linux(TM)
(2066-0FL)
15 16 zSeries 900 (2064)
4 4 zSeries 890 (2086)
32 32 zSeries 990 (2084)
Order z/VM SDO through the Internet
ShopzSeries provides an easy way to plan and order zSeries software upgrades. This now includes
z/VM. Using ShopzSeries, customers can quickly generate orders for z/VM SDOs. Additionally,
ShopzSeries will ensure your order is technically correct (that is, ensure any corequisite or
prerequisite or incompatibility conditions are resolved to ensure timely order placement and
processing). ShopzSeries is available in the United States and several countries in Europe. In
countries where ShopzSeries is not available yet, contact your IBM representative (or IBM Business
Partner) to handle your order via the traditional IBM ordering process. For more details and
availability, visit the ShopzSeries Web site at
Internet delivery of z/VM SDO licensed products through ShopzSeries
z/VM SDO licensed products for z/VM V4.4 and z/VM V5.1 are now eligible
for Internet delivery using the ShopzSeries Web site. The z/VM base
operating system cannot be delivered using Internet delivery of
ShopzSeries.
Orders for Backup and Restore Manager must use one of the z/VM SDO
packaged offerings:
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Program number 5739-A04 for z/VM V4.4
or
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Program number 5741-A06 for z/VM V5.1
To order, specify the SDO program number, the Backup and Restore Manager
program number, and the feature of the desired distribution medium.
Also, specify the one-time charge (OTC) feature and the quantity desired.
To suppress shipment of media, select the license-only option.
Program name:
Backup and Restore Manager for z/VM, OTC
Program PID:
5697-J06
Entitlement License option/
identifier Description pricing metric
S011L19 Backup and Restore Use-based OTC per
Manager Value Unit
Program name:
Backup and Restore Manager for z/VM, media
Program PID:
5697-J06
Entitlement
identifier Description
S011L1B 3480 or 3590 Tape
Basic license
On/Off Capacity on Demand (On/Off CoD)
Backup and Restore Manager for z/VM is eligible for On/Off CoD with a
Temporary Use Charge calculated based on processor engines per day usage.
Program name:
Backup and Restore Manager for z/VM, OTC
Program PID:
5697-J06
Entitlement License option/
identifier Description pricing metric
S011L19 Backup and Restore Basic OTC,
Manager Processor-day TUC
Subscription and Support
To receive voice technical support via telephone during normal business hours, and future releases
and versions at no additional charge, Subscription and Support must be ordered. The capacity of
Subscription and Support (Value Units) must be the same as the capacity ordered for the product
licenses.
To order, specify the support program number, media feature number, and the entitlement entity MMID
number.
IBM is providing Subscription and Support for this product 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 to new products.
When Subscription and Support is ordered, the charges will renew automatically annually unless
cancelled by the customer.
To decline Subscription and Support, specify the program number and the Decline (no-charge) option.
Subscription and Support PID:
5697-J13
Entitlement License option/
identifier Description pricing metric
S011L16 Backup and Restore 1 Value Unit
Manager S&S
Orderable Distribution
supply ID: Language medium
S011L17 English Hardcopy memo
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Licensing:
IBM International Program License Agreement (IPLA). Proofs of Entitlement (PoE) are required
for all authorized use.
This product is licensed under the IPLA, the associated Agreement for Acquisition of Support, and
the Addendum for Support (Z125-6312) which provides for support with ongoing access to releases and
versions of the program. This program has a one-time license charge for use of the program and an
annual renewable 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.
Limited warranty applies:
Yes
Warranty:
This program has warranty for a minimum of one year from acquisition from IBM or authorized IBM
Business Partner. The warranty provided to the customer, for at least one year from acquisition, is
access to databases (read Web sites) for program information and FAQs, including any known fixes to
defects, which the customer can download or obtain otherwise and install at leisure.
Program support:
Enhanced Support, called Subscription and Support, 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. The customer will be notified of discontinuance of
support with 12 months' notice.
Money-back guarantee:
If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the program, 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.
This applies only to your first acquisition of the program.
Copy and use on home/portable computer:
No
Volume orders (IVO):
No
Passport Advantage® applies:
No
Usage restriction:
Yes
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Your entitlement is for only the quantity of engine-based Value Units licensed. These engine-based
Value Units can be for either standard or IFL engines.
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When ordering Backup and Restore Manager to operate on standard engines (CPs) for a single server
within the enterprise, you must specify Value Units equal to the Value Units to cover the number of
standard engines (CPs) on your zSeries 990, 900, 890, 800, or S/390 server.
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When ordering Backup and Restore Manager to operate on IFL engines for a single server within the
enterprise, you must specify Value Units equal to the Value Units to cover the number of IFL engines
on your zSeries 990, 900, 890, 800, or S/390 server.
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When ordering Backup and Restore Manager to operate on standard engines (CPs)
and
IFL engines for a single server within the enterprise, you must specify Value Units equal to the
Value Units to cover the total number of engines (standard plus IFL) on your zSeries 990, 900, 890,
800, or S/390 server.
Software Maintenance applies:
No
IBM Operational Support Services — SoftwareXcel:
No
IBM iSeries™ Software
Maintenance applies:
No
Variable charges apply:
No
Educational allowance available:
Yes, 15% education allowance applies to qualified education institution customers.
On/Off CoD
To be eligible for On/Off CoD pricing, customers must be enabled for temporary capacity on the
corresponding hardware, and the required contract — Z125-6611, Attachment for Customer Initiated
Upgrade and IBM On/Off
Capacity on Demand — Software — must be signed prior to use.
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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 on
the IBM . You should benefit
from 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 a no-additional-charge software that resides on your IBM 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 maintains 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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Information on charges is available at
Select "United States" and then click on "IBMLink 2000."
Program name:
Backup and Restore Manager for z/VM
Program PID:
5697-J06
Entitlement License option/
identifier Description pricing metric
S011L19 Backup and Restore Value Units
Manager (Engine based)
Subscription and Support PID:
5697-J13
Entitlement License option/
identifier Description pricing metric
S011L16 Backup and Restore Value Units
Manager S&S (Engine based)
On/Off CoD:
5697-J06
Entitlement License Option/
identifier Description Pricing Metric
S011L19 Backup and Restore Basic OTC, Per
Manager Processor-day TUC
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To order, contact the Americas Call Centers, your local IBM
representative, or your IBM Business Partner.
To identify your local IBM representative or IBM Business Partner, call
800-IBM-4YOU (426-4968).
Phone: 800-IBM-CALL (426-2255)
Fax: 800-2IBM-FAX (242-6329)
Internet: ibm_direct@vnet.ibm.com
Mail: IBM Americas Call Centers
Dept: IBM CALL, 11th Floor
105 Moatfield Drive
North York, Ontario
Canada M3B 3R1
Reference: LE001
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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iSeries, Electronic Service Agent, and IBMLink are trademarks of
International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other
countries or both.
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The e-business logo, z/VM, zSeries, S/390, Multiprise, and Passport
Advantage are registered trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation in the United States or other countries or both.
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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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