IBM AIX Enterprise Editions 1.5 deliver enhanced bundled software components

IBM United States Software Announcement 221-084
April 13, 2021

Table of contents

	Overview		Technical information
	Key requirements		Ordering information
	Planned availability date		Terms and conditions
	Program number		Prices
	Publications

Overview

The bundled software components offered with IBM® AIX® Enterprise Edition 1.5 with AIX 7.2 and IBM AIX Enterprise Edition 1.5 with AIX 7.1 include:

IBM PowerVC for Private Cloud 2.0
IBM PowerSC Standard 1.3
IBM PowerSC MFA 1.3
IBM VM Recovery Manager HA 1.5
IBM Tivoli® Monitoring 6.3

The components have been enhanced as follows:

PowerVC for Private Cloud 2.0 has replaced IBM Cloud® PowerVC Manager 1.0.
PowerSC MFA 1.3 is now included in the bundle.

Clients with active Software Maintenance (SWMA) for earlier versions of AIX Enterprise Edition are entitled to upgrade to version 1.5 at no charge. To update, download, or install, see the IBM Entitled Systems Support website.

For more information about PowerVC for Private Cloud 2.0, see Software Announcement 220-247, dated October 6, 2020.

Key requirements

An IBM POWER7+, or later, technology-based server

Planned availability date

April 16, 2021

Program number

Program number	VRM	Program name
5765-CD1	1.5.0	AIX Enterprise Edition 1.5 with AIX 7.1
5765-CD3	1.5.0	AIX Enterprise Edition 1.5 with AIX 7.2
5765-CMT	1.0.x	Cloud Management Console Monthly Term

Program number	Maintenance 4-year Program number	Maintenance 5-year Program number
5765-CMT	5775-CMT	5776-CMT

Offering Information

Product information is available on the IBM Offering Information website.

Publications

None

Services

Software Services

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To learn more about IBM Software Services, contact your Lab Services Sales or Delivery Leader.

Technical information

Specified operating environment

Hardware requirements

An IBM POWER7+, or later, technology-based server

Software requirements

Not applicable

IBM Support

IBM Support is your gateway to technical support tools and resources that are designed to help you save time and simplify support. IBM Support can help you find answers to questions, download fixes, troubleshoot, submit and track problem cases, and build skills. Learn and stay informed about the transformation of IBM Support, including new tools, new processes, and new capabilities, by going to the IBM Support Insider.

Planning information

Packaging

This offering is delivered through the IBM My Entitled Systems Support as an electronic download.

Ordering information

Consult your IBM representative.

IBM Configurator for e-business (e-config)

New feature numbers

5765-CMT - Cloud Management Console Monthly Term

Note: Cloud Management Console information announced here applies to 5765-CMT and has no relation to AIX Enterprise Editions.

Program number	Feature description	OTC feature number
5765-CMT	Per Socket on Small Server 48-month term	0010
5765-CMT	Per Socket on Medium Server 48-month term	0009
5765-CMT	Per Socket on Small Server 60-month term	0012
5765-CMT	Per Socket on Medium Server 60-month term	0011

Maintenance program number	Description
5775-CMT	Cloud Management Console 48-Month Term
5776-CMT	Cloud Management Console 60-Month Term

5775-CMT

Maintenance program number	Feature description	OTC feature number
5775-CMT	48 Month Registration Per Socket on Small Server	0528
5775-CMT	48 Month Registration Per Socket on Medium Server	0527

5776-CMT

Maintenance program number	Feature description	OTC feature number
5776-CMT	60 Month Registration Per Socket on Small Server	0278
5776-CMT	60 Month Registration Per Socket on Medium Server	0277

Charge metric

Not applicable

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 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 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

Not applicable

Limited warranty applies

Yes

Limited warranty

IBM warrants that when the program is used in the specified operating environment, it will conform to its specifications. The warranty applies only to the unmodified portion of the program. IBM does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the program or that IBM will correct all program defects. You are responsible for the results obtained from the use of the program.

IBM provides you with access to IBM databases containing information on known program defects, defect corrections, restrictions, and bypasses at no additional charge. For further information, see the IBM Support Guide.

IBM will maintain this information for at least one year after the original licensee acquires the program (warranty period).

Money-back guarantee

If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the program and you are the original licensee, you may obtain a refund of the amount you paid for it, if within 30 days of your invoice date you return the program and its PoE to the party from whom you obtained it. If you downloaded the program, you may contact the party from whom you acquired it for instructions on how to obtain the refund.

For clarification, note that for programs acquired under any of IBM's On/Off Capacity on Demand (On/Off CoD) software offerings, this term does not apply since these offerings apply to programs already acquired and in use by you.

Volume orders (IVO)

Yes. Contact your IBM representative.

Passport Advantage applies

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

Variable charges apply

Educational allowance available

Yes. A 15% education allowance applies to qualified education institution clients.

Statement of good security practices

IT system security involves protecting systems and information through intrusion prevention, detection, and response to improper access from within and outside your enterprise. Improper access can result in information being altered, destroyed, or misappropriated or can result in misuse of your systems to attack others. Without a comprehensive approach to security, no IT system or product should be considered completely secure and no single product or security measure can be completely effective in preventing improper access. IBM systems and products are designed to be part of a regulatory compliant, comprehensive security approach, which will necessarily involve additional operational procedures, and may require other systems, products, or services to be most effective.

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.

Prices

For additional information and current prices, contact your local IBM representative or IBM Business Partner.

IBM Global Financing

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IBM Global Financing offerings are provided through IBM Credit LLC in the United States, and other IBM subsidiaries and divisions worldwide to qualified commercial and government clients. Rates are based on a client's credit rating, financing terms, offering type, equipment type, and options, and may vary by country. Other restrictions may apply. Rates and offerings are subject to change, extension, or withdrawal without notice.

Trademarks

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Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.

Terms of use

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