IBM i operating system now offers Subscription Licensing for all software tiers on IBM Power9 and IBM Power10 processors
IBM Europe Software Announcement ZP23-0034February 14, 2023
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Overview
IBM® i is available with a new Operating System Subscription Licensing pricing option that enables you to acquire the IBM i operating system on a term basis for all software tiers on IBM Power9 and IBM Power10 technology-based processors. This subscription option provides all the same technical capabilities as the existing IBM i license offering.
- Pay for what you need on a term basis, with IBM Software Subscription and Support (S&S) included in the price.
- One-year, two-year, three-year, four-year, and five-year subscription terms are available.
Licensed Program Products for IBM i and IBM i optional features are not offered on a subscription term basis. The existing IBM i license offerings are still available.
P05 software tier:
- Power® S1014 (9105-41B) adding External Access Users to 4-core processor
- Power S914 (9009-41G) adding External Access Users to 4-core processor
- Power S922 (9009-22G)
P10 software tier:
- Power S1014 (9105-41B) adding 8-core processor
- Power S1022 (9105-22A)
- Power S1022s (9105-22B) IBM i 8-core 2x4W (#EPGR), 8-core and 16-core processors
- Power S914 (9009-41G) adding 6-core and 8-core processors
- Power S922 (9009-22G)
P20 software tier:
- Power S1024 (9105-42A) 12-core and 24-core processors
- Power S924 (9009-42G)
P30 software tier:
- Power E1080 (9080-HEX)
- Power S1024 (9105-42A) 32-core and 48-core processors
- Power E980 (9080-M9S)
For more additional information, see Software Announcement ZP22-0252, dated May 3, 2022.
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Key requirements
IBM Power9 or IBM Power10 technology-based processors.
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Planned availability date
March 14, 2023
Availability within a country is subject to local legal requirements.
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Program number
| Program number | VRM | Program name |
|---|---|---|
| 5770-SS1 | 7.2.0 | IBM i 7.2 |
| 5770-SS1 | 7.3.0 | IBM i 7.3 |
| 5770-SS1 | 7.4.0 | IBM i 7.4 |
| 5770-SS1 | 7.5.0 | IBM i 7.5 |
| Program number | Maintenance 1-year program number | Maintenance 2-year program number | Maintenance 3-year program number | Maintenance 4-year program number | Maintenance 5-year program number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5770-SS1 | 5661-SP1 | 5662-SP1 | 5663-SP1 | 5664-SP1 | 5665-SP1 |
Note: 5661-SP1, 5662-SP1, 5663-SP1, 5664-SP1, and 5665-SP1 are subscription term licensing program numbers for IBM i Per Processor License.
| Program number | Maintenance 1-year program number | Maintenance 2-year program number | Maintenance 3-year program number | Maintenance 4-year program number | Maintenance 5-year program number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5770-SS1 | 5661-SU1 | 5662-SU1 | 5663-SU1 | 5664-SU1 | 5665-SU1 |
Note: 5661-SU1, 5662-SU1, 5663-SU1, 5664-SU1, and 5665-SU1 are subscription term licensing program numbers for IBM i Per User License.
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Offering Information
Product information is available on the IBM Offering Information website.
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Publications
None
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Services
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Technical information
Specified operating environment
Software requirements
N/A
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Ordering information
Consult your IBM representative or IBM Business Partner.
IBM Configurator for e-business (e-config)
N/A
This software license includes Software Maintenance, previously referred to as Software Subscription and Technical Support.
Extending coverage for a total of five years from the date of acquisition may be elected. Order the program number, feature number, and quantity to extend coverage for your software licenses. If maintenance has expired, specify the after license feature number.
Maintenance program number description
| Maintenance program number | Description |
|---|---|
| 5661-SP1 | Subscription Term Proc 1Y Rg |
| 5662-SP1 | Subscription Term Proc 2Y Rg |
| 5663-SP1 | Subscription Term Proc 3Y Rg |
| 5664-SP1 | Subscription Term Proc 4Y Rg |
| 5665-SP1 | Subscription Term Proc 5Y Rg |
| 5661-SU1 | Subscription Term User 1Y Rg |
| 5662-SU1 | Subscription Term User 2Y Rg |
| 5663-SU1 | Subscription Term User 3Y Rg |
| 5664-SU1 | Subscription Term User 4Y Rg |
| 5665-SU1 | Subscription Term User 5Y Rg |
Software license includes 1 year Software Maintenance
| Maintenance program number | Feature description | OTC feature number |
|---|---|---|
| 5661-SP1 | P30 Per Proc Subscription 1Y | Z0SMJA |
| 5661-SP1 | P20 Per Proc Subscription 1Y | Z0SLJA |
| 5661-SP1 | P10 Per Proc Subscription 1Y | Z0SNJA |
| Maintenance program number | Feature description | OTC feature number |
|---|---|---|
| 5661-SU1 | OTC Subs Ext Acc Usrs 1Y P05 | Z0SPJA |
| 5661-SU1 | OTC Subs Ext Acc Usrs 1Y P10 | Z0STJA |
| 5661-SU1 | OTC Subscript per 10 Usrs 1Y | Z0SRJA |
| 5661-SU1 | OTC Subs Ulmtd Users 1Y P10 | Z0SSJA |
| Maintenance program number | Feature description | OTC feature number |
|---|---|---|
| 5662-SP1 | P30 Per Proc Subscription 2Y | M0W8TA |
| 5662-SP1 | P20 Per Proc Subscription 2Y | M0W7TA |
| 5662-SP1 | P10 Per Proc Subscription 2Y | M0W6TA |
| Maintenance program number | Feature description | OTC feature number |
|---|---|---|
| 5662-SU1 | OTC Subs Ext Acc Usrs 2Y P05 | M0W9TA |
| 5662-SU1 | OTC Subs Ext Acc Usrs 2Y P10 | M0XCTA |
| 5662-SU1 | OTC Subscript per 10 Usrs 2Y | M0XATA |
| 5662-SU1 | OTC Subs Ulmtd Users 2Y P10 | M0XBTA |
| Maintenance program number | Feature description | OTC feature number |
|---|---|---|
| 5663-SP1 | P30 Per Proc Subscription 3Y | U0RPC5 |
| 5663-SP1 | P20 Per Proc Subscription 3Y | U0RNC5 |
| 5663-SP1 | P10 Per Proc Subscription 3Y | U0RMC5 |
| Maintenance program number | Feature description | OTC feature number |
|---|---|---|
| 5663-SU1 | OTC Subs Ext Acc Usrs 3Y P05 | U0RRC5 |
| 5663-SU1 | OTC Subs Ext Acc Usrs 3Y P10 | U0RUC5 |
| 5663-SU1 | OTC Subscript per 10 Usrs 3Y | U0RSC5 |
| 5663-SU1 | OTC Subs Ulmtd Users 3Y P10 | U0RTC5 |
| Maintenance program number | Feature description | OTC feature number |
|---|---|---|
| 5664-SP1 | P30 Per Proc Subscription 4Y | M1A4TB |
| 5664-SP1 | P20 Per Proc Subscription 4Y | M1A3TB |
| 5664-SP1 | P10 Per Proc Subscription 4Y | M1A2TB |
| Maintenance program number | Feature description | OTC feature number |
|---|---|---|
| 5664-SU1 | OTC Subs Ext Acc Usrs 4Y P05 | M1A5TB |
| 5664-SU1 | OTC Subs Ext Acc Usrs 4Y P10 | M1A8TB |
| 5664-SU1 | OTC Subscript per 10 Usrs 4Y | M1A6TB |
| 5664-SU1 | OTC Subs Ulmtd Users 4Y P10 | M1A7TB |
| Maintenance program number | Feature description | OTC feature number |
|---|---|---|
| 5665-SP1 | P30 Per Proc Subscription 5Y | M1B6TC |
| 5665-SP1 | P20 Per Proc Subscription 5Y | M1B5TC |
| 5665-SP1 | P10 Per Proc Subscription 5Y | M1B4TC |
| Maintenance program number | Feature description | OTC feature number |
|---|---|---|
| 5665-SU1 | OTC Subs Ext Acc Usrs 5Y P05 | M1B7TC |
| 5665-SU1 | OTC Subs Ext Acc Usrs 5Y P10 | M1CATC |
| 5665-SU1 | OTC Subscript per 10 Usrs 5Y | M1B8TC |
| 5665-SU1 | OTC Subs Ulmtd Users 5Y P10 | M1B9TC |
Charge metric
Charge metric information can be found in the corresponding License Information document.
| Program identifier | License Information document title | License Information document number |
|---|---|---|
| 5770-SS1 | IBM i 7.2 | L-LHIH-9ECRGQ |
| 5770-SS1 | IBM i 7.3 | L-LHIH-9YNQHB |
| 5770-SS1 | IBM i 7.4 | L-LHIH-AZ2U4S |
| 5770-SS1 | IBM i 7.5 | L-LHIH-BWXQED |
Select your language of choice and scroll down to the Charge Metrics section. Follow-on releases, if any, may have updated terms. See the License Information documents website for more information.
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Terms and conditions
The information provided in this announcement letter is for reference and convenience purposes only. The terms and conditions that govern any transaction with IBM are contained in the applicable contract documents such as the IBM International Program License Agreement, IBM International Passport Advantage® Agreement, and the IBM Agreement for Acquisition of Software Maintenance.
Licensing
IBM International Program License Agreement including the License Information document and Proof of Entitlement (PoE) govern your use of the program. PoEs are required for all authorized use.
This software license includes Software Subscription and Support (also referred to as Software Maintenance).
Software Maintenance
The IBM Agreement for Acquisition of Software Maintenance (Z125-6011) applies for Subscription and Support (also referred to as Software Maintenance) and does not require client signatures.
Licenses under the IBM International Program License Agreement (IPLA) provide for support with ongoing access to releases and versions of the program. IBM includes one year of Software Subscription and Support (also referred to as Software Maintenance) with the initial license acquisition of each program acquired. The initial period of Software Subscription and Support can be extended by the purchase of a renewal option, if available. Two charges apply: a one-time license charge for use of the program and an annual renewable charge for the enhanced support that includes telephone assistance (voice support for defects during normal business hours), as well as access to updates, releases, and versions of the program as long as support is in effect.
License Information number
| Program identifier | License Information document title | License Information document number |
|---|---|---|
| 5770-SS1 | IBM i 7.2 | L-LHIH-9ECRGQ |
| 5770-SS1 | IBM i 7.3 | L-LHIH-9YNQHB |
| 5770-SS1 | IBM i 7.4 | L-LHIH-AZ2U4S |
| 5770-SS1 | IBM i 7.5 | L-LHIH-BWXQED |
Follow-on releases, if any, may have updated terms. See the License Information documents website for more information.
Limited warranty applies
Yes
Limited warranty
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Volume orders (IVO)
No
Passport Advantage applies
No
Software Subscription and Support applies
Yes. All distributed software licenses include Software Subscription and Support (also referred to as Software Maintenance) for a period of 12 months from the date of acquisition, providing a streamlined way to acquire IBM software and assure technical support coverage for all licenses. Extending coverage for a total of three years from date of acquisition may be elected.
While your Software Subscription and Support is in effect, IBM provides you assistance for your routine, short duration installation and usage (how-to) questions, and code-related questions. IBM provides assistance by telephone and, if available, electronic access, only to your information systems (IS) technical support personnel during the normal business hours (published prime shift hours) of your IBM support center. (This assistance is not available to your end users.) IBM provides Severity 1 assistance 24 hours a day, every day of the year. For additional details, go to the IBM Support Handbooks page.
Software Subscription and Support does not include assistance for the design and development of applications, your use of programs in other than their specified operating environment, or failures caused by products for which IBM is not responsible under this agreement.
System i Software Maintenance applies
No
Variable charges apply
Yes
Educational allowance available
Yes. When ordering through the program number process, a 15% education allowance applies to qualified education institution clients.
Education Software Allowance Program applies when ordering through the program number process.
ESAP available
Yes, to qualified clients.
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Important: IBM does not warrant that any systems, products, or services are immune from, or will make your enterprise immune from, the malicious or illegal conduct of any party.
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Regional availability
Europe: Åland Islands, Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bouvet Island, British Indian Ocean Territory, Bulgaria, Union of the Comoros, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Falkland Islands (Malvinas), Faroe Islands, Finland, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, French Southern Territories, Georgia, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Guadeloupe, Guernsey, Holy See (Vatican City State), Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Jersey, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Martinique, Mayotte, Republic of Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Caledonia, Republic of North Macedonia, Norway, Pitcairn, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Réunion, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Helena Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, Spain, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, and Wallis and Futuna
Middle East and Africa: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Bahrain, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Republic of Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Kingdom of Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, State of Palestine, Qatar, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Republic of South Sudan, Republic of the Sudan, United Republic of Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Republic of Türkiye, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, and Zimbabwe
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