HP UX 11i v2 manual Migrating processors, Monarch processor, Online activation, Pay per use

Glossary

Instant Capacity Terminology

migrating processors

The process of activating and deactivating processors across partitions for load-balancing. See “Load-Balancing Active Processors” on page 63 for more information.

monarch processor

This is the main controlling processor from the perspective of the operating system. This processor is designated as CPU 0. The LPMC monitor does not deactivate/replace a failing monarch processor. This is also known as the boot processor.

online activation

The ability to activate a deactivated processor while HP-UX is running. No reboot is required. This is done by using the icod_modify command, or the vparmodify command in a virtual partition. This is the default behavior of the Instant Capacity software.

Pay per use

The HP software product, which is a part of the HP Utility Pricing Solutions program, that has a pricing model in which you are charged for the processor usage. You acquire a specific hardware platform, and number of processors, and are charged for usage of the processors depending on system demand.

right-to-access (RTA)

The initial fee a customer pays to enter the Instant Capacity program and physically acquire possession of an Instant Capacity component (memory, cell board, or processor) which is unauthorized for use and inactive.

right-to-use (RTU)

The fee a customer pays to license an Instant Capacity system component (memory, cell board, or processor). The right-to-use authorizes the user to obtain a codeword to activate Instant Capacity components. The amount paid for this is called the “activation fee” or “enablement fee”.

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