configuration will perform with your current workload. The program temporary
fixes (PTFs) are now available that include capacity planning information for the
PowerPC processor models of the system. Youcan use Performance Tools to help
you determine the proper configuration of the processor main storage, and disk
resources that will meet your performance requirements.
Performance Toolsare the best source of information for determining what
configuration meets your performance requirements. Youshould order the PTF
that updates your version of Performance Toolswith the PowerPC AS processor
models.
Note: If you do not have Performance Toolson your system, you should obtain
modeling information in another way,such as by using consulting services.
Modeling the characteristics of your target configuration helps ensure that
the configuration meets your needs.
The latest PTFs for AS/400 BEST/1 Capacity Planner are required.You can order
or download these PTFs from the following Website:
http://as400service.ibm.com
Youneed to register at this site. Do the following to go to the Internet PTF Facility:
1. Click Fixes, Downloads and Updates
2. Click Internet PTF Downloads (iPTF)
How to Gather Configuration Information
Youand your marketing representative use the MRPD (Machine Reported Product
Data) and the IBM Configurator for e-business. This process compares your current
configuration with your desired configuration and creates the MES order
automatically.This simplifies the work that you and the marketing representative
have to do and ensures a correct MES order.

Machine Reported Product Data (MRPD)

The hardware and software inventory of a system can be transmitted to IBM and
stored in databases there. Once the information has been captured, it can be
accessed by the marketing representative to establish a starting point for a system
upgrade. The data may also be used for problem determination by hardware and
software support centers.
The data can be sent to IBM with these tools:
vManually,with the WRKORDINF command. The WRKORDINF command sends
the information once through the Electronic Customer Support line.
vAutomatically,with Service Agent and Management Central. Service Agent can
be customized to automatically transmit the data regularly on a monthly basis.
How to Gather Performance Information
Gathering performance data before installing a release gives you a base with which
to compare your system’s performance after the installation is complete.
Performance data is also useful when determining the correct hardware
configuration for your upgrade.
To gather performance information beforeyou install a release, see the Prepare for
software installation topic in the Information Center under System planning
and installation -> Hardware and software -> Software and licensed programs.
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