Purpose of Planning Guide | IBM 870, 890, 835 guide

Purpose of Planning Guide

This guide will explain in detail all the aspects of planning for, purchasing, and managing an IBM eserver iSeries with Capacity Upgrade on Demand (permanent capacity). CUoD as defined in this document , is for the Model 825, 870 and 890 announced January 20, 2003 and made generally available Feb 28, 2003. The latest set of V5R2 PTFs (CUM C3077520) is required (See Info APAR II13551 for more details).

This guide is not a capacity planning document ... it will however point out key considerations when using capacity planning tools for a Model 825, 870, and 890.

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Contents

Important Important Important 12/15/2003 Preface Purpose of Planning Guide Where to Get Help Planning Guide Feedback ISeries Capacity Planning Planning Ahead Capacity Upgrade on Demand CUoD What’s new CUoD and On/Off CoD Processor Utilization Ordering permanent capacity CUoD aka. permanent capacity on demand Permanent Capacity Pricing Trial Capacity is not offered on new models Guidelines for Ordering a POD Activation Feature Guidelines for Ordering Permanent Capacity Ordering Permanent Capacity Step-by-Step Instructions Fax Number 12/15/2003 Important Considerations Converting Features Converting Hardware Features Cancellation of Orders Processor Failures Moving Hardware Results of Moving iSeries Hardware Assign Processors Logical PartitionsOltp Capacity 12/15/2003 SW Licenses Performance Considerations CPU Utilization Workload Estimator ToolsPM/400 Management Central License, Warranty, Maintenance WarrantyMaintenance License Model 825, 870, 890 with V5R2 Maintenance Instructions CE Maintenance Instructions Install new Hardware and IPL CE Conversion Instructions CE Upgrade Instructions Wait 5 Minutes Yes