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Figure 8-6 CIU order example
The number of CPs, ICFs, zAAPs, IFLs, SAPs, memory size, CBU features, unassigned CPs,
and unassigned IFLs (Linux) on the current configuration are displayed on the left side. On
the right side are the corresponding updated values of the ordered configuration. This CIU
order is requesting a 2084-B16 server upgrade from 3 CPs (software model 303) to 4 CPs
(software model 304) plus one IFL, by assigning previously unassigned (but owned) CPs and
IFLs (note that the number of unassigned CPs and IFLs decreases).
On processor upgrades, Resource Link will offer the customer the ability to upgrade only to
those configurations that are deemed valid by the Order Process, within the already installed
number of books.
Note that the CBU features count does not change. It will only be adjusted if the customer
creates an order that requires the CBU feature count be decremented because there are no
other spare PUs left.
On memory upgrades, Resource Link will retrieve and store relevant data associated with the
installed memory cards for the specific server. It will allow you to select only those upgrade
options that are deemed valid by the Order Process. Resource Link will only allow the
customer to upgrade memory within the given bounds of the currently installed hardware. It
will not allow for the ordering of memory or books not attainable within the current
configuration.