Frequently Asked Questions

Pay Per Use ProgramPay Per Use ProgramWhat is pay per use?

Pay per use (PPU) is a pricing model in which you are charged for actual processor usage. You acquire a specific hardware platform and number of processors, and are charged for the actual usage, based on one of the following HP contractual agreements:

Processor percent utilization (“percent utilization” — HP product

T2351AA)

Number of active processors (“active CPU” — HP product T1322AA)

What is the benefit of pay per use, as opposed to traditional processor usage financing?

With pay per use, your billing is based on actual processor usage. The billing amounts vary as your processor usage needs increase or decrease. This is different than the traditional financing approaches that are based on fixed-payment amounts for the coverage period.

Is pay per use the same as leasing?

No. A lease is a fixed monthly payment. Pay per use charges vary on actual processor usage. With pay per use, there is a fixed charge and a variable charge on your monthly statement. The fixed charge is similar to a standard lease, and the variable charge is based on actual processor usage.

What HP enterprise servers is pay per use B.06.x currently available on?

Pay per use version B.06.x is currently available for the following HP servers:

HP-UX 11i v2 — hp Integrity servers: Superdome, rx8620, and rx7620

HP-UX 11i v1 — hp 9000 servers: Superdome, rp8400, and rp7410

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