￿Using e-mail

3.1.4Trial Capacity on Demand

Customers with CUoD featured systems must purchase the activation codes from IBM before the non-activated CUoD resources can be activated to meet the increased workload. However with the Trial Capacity on Demand feature, customers can activate the required non-activated CUoD resources immediately and, after that, proceed to purchase those resources from IBM or not. The HMC calls this feature Activate Immediate. A one-time no-cost activation for a maximum period of 30 consecutive days is available as a complementary service when access to CUoD resources is required immediately.

The following basic rules apply for the p5-570 system:

￿After the CUoD resources are activated, the customer must either buy all or part of the activated CUoD resources from IBM or return the activated CUoD resources to the system within 30 days.

￿Trial CUoD can only be used once.

There are several advantages to using this feature:

￿You can improve the response time to meet unpredictable increase in workload.

￿Customer can monitor the performance of the system after activating the CUoD resources before placing the order for activation codes.

￿It is useful when a CUoD permanent activation purchase is pending.

3.2Reliability, availability, and serviceability

Excellent quality and reliability are inherent in all aspects of the IBM Sserver p5 design and manufacturing. The fundamental objective of the design approach is to minimize outages. The RAS features help to ensure that the system operates when required, performs reliably, and efficiently handles any failures that may occur. This is achieved by using capabilities that are provided by both the hardware and AIX 5L.

The p5-570 as a POWER5 server improves on the RAS capabilities that are implemented in POWER4-based systems. Available RAS enhancements on POWER5 servers are:

￿Most firmware updates enable the system to remain operational.

￿ECC has been extended to inter-chip connections for the Fabric and Processor bus.

￿Partial L2 cache deallocation is possible.

￿Number of L3 cache line deletes improved from 2 to 10 for better self-healing capability.

The following sections describe the concepts that form the basis of leadership RAS features of IBM Sserver p5 systems in more detail.

3.2.1 Fault avoidance

p5 systems are built to keep errors from ever happening. This quality-based design includes such features as:

￿Reduced power consumption and cooler operating temperatures for increased reliability, enabled by the use of copper chip circuitry, SOI, and dynamic clock-gating

￿Mainframe-inspired components and technologies

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P5 570 specifications

The IBM P5 570 is a high-performance server that was designed for enterprise-scale computing, offering a blend of advanced technologies and a flexible architecture. Launched as part of IBM's Power5 server line, the P5 570 stands out for its robust processing capabilities and extensive scalability, making it a preferred choice for businesses requiring reliable and efficient computing solutions.

At the heart of the P5 570 is the IBM Power5 processor, which employs simultaneous multi-threading (SMT) technology. This allows the processor to handle two threads per core, effectively doubling the throughput for workloads ideally suited to multi-threading. The server typically features a configuration of up to 32 Power5 processors, providing an impressive compute power that supports demanding applications, ranging from databases to complex enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

The P5 570 architecture supports a wide range of memory configurations, with a maximum memory capacity of up to 512 GB. Utilizing IBM’s proprietary Chip Memory technology, it can deliver high bandwidth and low latency, significantly enhancing performance for memory-intensive applications. Furthermore, the integrated memory controller architecture optimizes memory access, ensuring that critical workloads run smoothly.

Scalability is a key characteristic of the P5 570, with the ability to expand processing power and memory capacity as an organization’s needs grow. The server supports various operating systems, including AIX, Linux, and IBM i, which provides flexibility for diverse IT environments. This versatility ensures that companies can run their preferred applications without the need for substantial system overhauls.

In terms of storage, the P5 570 utilizes advanced RAID technology and supports a variety of disk configurations, ensuring that data integrity and availability are maintained. Coupled with built-in security features, such as the IBM Trusted Foundation, which establishes a secure boot environment, the P5 570 offers a reliable platform for mission-critical workloads.

Finally, the IBM P5 570 is designed for high availability and redundancy. Features like hot-swappable components and advanced error detection and recovery mechanisms minimize downtime, making it a dependable choice for businesses that operate around the clock. Combined with its powerful hardware and versatile software support, the IBM P5 570 remains a formidable player in the high-performance server arena.