IBM Power Systems feature new enterprise and HMC enhancements
IBM United States Hardware Announcement 113-178October 7, 2013
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Power Systems™ include the following enhancements:
- You can freely move processor and memory activations from one system to another system in the same pool, without the need for IBM® involvement.
- You can purchase processor activations that are designated strictly for use with Linux™ operating systems.
- No-charge SSD DASD drives are added to models 9179-MHD and 9117-MMD.
- HMC enhancements support new enterprise functions.
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Several new options from Power Systems demonstrate how IBM is transforming the landscape for system selection regarding new workloads. Available on enterprise class systems, IBM now offers the ability to freely move processor and memory activations from one system to another system in the same pool, without the need for IBM involvement. This new feature, called Power® Enterprise Pools, gives you the flexibility for workload balancing and system maintenance. New HMC software levels are being made available in support of this capability. In addition, this new software delivers the foundation for IBM PowerVC Virtualization Center, which is designed to enhance your management of today's virtualized environment.
Also available for enterprise class systems is the option to purchase processor and memory activations along with PowerVM® licenses that are designated strictly for use with Linux operating systems. This option, Power Integrated Facility for Linux (IFL), offers streamlined purchasing for Linux workloads at new low prices, while maintaining the value of consolidation, performance, security, availability, and simplicity of operations.
Reinforcing another trend in technology, Power 770 and 780 systems with POWER7+™ come standard with a base set of SSD drives. Recognized for their high performance and reliability, these drives are ideally matched to the enterprise-class reputation for handling the most rigid demands of commercial workloads.
IBM continues to expand the availability of features and eligible systems for the Managed Service Provider (MSP) offering called the MSP Utility Pricing Offer, informally known as Pay As You Grow. The program enables MSPs to pay for a portion of their new cloud configuration purchase as Pay For Use payments over time.
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Prerequisites for Power Enterprise Pools:
- All systems in a pool must be attached to the same HMC (or redundant set of HMCs)
- Systems must be one of the following models: 9117-MMD, 9179-MHD or 9119-FHB.
For more information refer to the Hardware requirements section.
Prerequisites for Power Integrated Facility for Linux ( Power IFL):
- Systems must be one of the following models: 9117-MMB, 9117-MMC, 9117-MMD, 9179-MHB, 9179-MHC, 9179-MHD, or 9119-FHB.
- For MES orders, the client must have the available inactive processor cores and memory resident on the system to accommodate the Power IFL processor cores and memory activations.
- The client must have PowerVM Enterprise Edition (5765-PVE) installed on their system. If the client is running PowerVM Standard Edition (5765-PVS) on their existing system and intends to order Power IFLs for the system, all existing cores that are licensed for PowerVM Standard Edition will be converted to PowerVM Enterprise at the client's expense as part of the Power IFL order process.
- The IBM Agreement for Power IFL Core Features (Z126-6230) must be signed by the client with the initial, first-in-enterprise, ordering of the Power IFLs.
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- October 25, 2013: SSD drives included with Power 770 and Power 780 (9117-MMD and 9179-MHD)
- November 5, 2013: Power Integrated Facility for Linux
- November 22, 2013: MSP offering
- December 6, 2013: Power Enterprise Pools on 9119-FHB and HMC V7R7.8.0 level
- April 25, 2014: Power Enterprise Pools on 9179-MHD and 9117-MMD
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Power 770 and 780 enhancements
Power Systems has long been recognized as a performance leader in the industry. Now that performance gets another boost with the inclusion of SSD drives in every system. Starting fourth quarter 2013, all new Power 770 and 780 systems with POWER7+ processors will include SSD drives in their system at no additional charge. Power 770 users will receive two high-speed drives, each supporting 387 GB of capacity. Power 780 users will receive three of these drives. This new offer is being made so that users can see for themselves with their own workloads, in their own environment, what a boost in performance these drives can deliver. Recognized for their high performance and reliability, these drives are ideally matched to the enterprise class reputation for handling the most rigid demands of commercial workloads.
Options are available for AIX/Linux or IBM i as well as the ability to designate placement in either the system enclosure or an EXP24S I/O drawer. When you order a new POWER7+ 770/780 or when you upgrade an earlier generation Power System into a POWER7+ 770/780 keeping the same serial number, then IBM configurator tools will add either two or three of these no-charge features to the server order. On an individual order, all the no-charge features must be the same. You can choose to add other chargeable SSD features, including a 4-pack feature, to the order to further expand potential performance gains or to implement specific SSD protection schemes. Three SSDs are required at a minimum for RAID 5. An even number of SSDs is required for RAID 10 or system mirroring. For more information, refer to Hardware Announcement 113-171, dated October 7, 2013
Power Enterprise Pools
Power Enterprise Pools establish a new level of flexibility and value for systems that operate together as a pool of resources. New mobile activations are available for use on the Power 770, 780, and 795 systems. They can be assigned to any system in a predefined pool by the user with simple HMC commands. IBM does not need to be notified when these resources are reassigned within a pool. The simplicity of operations offers new flexibility when managing large workloads in a pool of systems. This new feature is especially appealing to aid in providing continuous application availability during maintenance windows. Not only can workloads easily move to alternate systems, but now the activations can move as well.
Two types of pools are available. One enables Power 770 class systems and the other enables Power 780 and Power 795 class systems. Systems with different clock speeds are supported co-existing within the same pool and in the high-end case, even different machine type models. POWER7+ configurations are required for both the 770 and 780 systems. Specific models supported are the 9117-MMD, 9179-MHD, and 9119-FHB. Memory activations are also supported in addition to processor activations. All systems in the pool must be attached to the same HMC.
Power System users now have the satisfaction of knowing that as their requirements change, so can their systems. A simple movement of activations from one system to another helps users rebalance resources and respond to business needs. Maintenance windows now open up more easily as both workloads and activations move transparently across systems. Even disaster recovery planning becomes more manageable with the ability to move activations where and when they are needed. Power Enterprise Pools are just one more reason why enterprise class servers from Power Systems deliver value for your ever-changing business.
Mobile and Static Activations
A new, more flexible activation type is introduced for Power Enterprise Pools. Previously announced activation features are "static" and do not move from one server to another. These static activations remain available on the Power 770, 780, and 795 and a certain number are required per server. Only new mobile activation features are can be moved in the Power Enterprise Pool. Because existing static activation features can be converted to mobile activations at a charge.
A base number of static cores must be activated on each system in the pool, consistent with previous minimum configurations. The Power 770 and Power 780 must have at least four cores activated in static capability. The Power 795 must have at least 24 cores or 25% of the installed cores, whichever is higher, activated in static capability. All remaining processor core activations on these systems can optionally be mobile activations, be static activations or a mixture. Static and mobile core activations can co-reside in the same system and in the same partition.
A maximum of 75% of all physically installed memory can have mobile activations. A minimum of 25% of all memory activations on a server must have static activations. Static and mobile memory activations can co-reside in the same system and in the same partition. Mobile activation feature codes are 100 GB.
The new mobile activation features are:
For Power 770, 780, 795 100 GB Mobile Memory Activation (#EMA4) For Power 770 1-Core Mobile Activation (#EP22) For Power 780, 795 1-Core Mobile Activation (#EP23)
Power Enterprise Pools and the HMC
Each Power Enterprise Pool is managed by a single master hardware management console (HMC). The HMC that was used to create a Power Enterprise Pool is set as the master HMC of that pool. After a Power Enterprise Pool is created, a redundant HMC can be configured as a backup. All Power Enterprise Pool resource assignments must be performed by the master HMC. When powering on or restarting a server, ensure that the server is connected to the master HMC. This ensures that the required Mobile CoD resources are assigned to the server.
The maximum number of systems in a Power Enterprise Pool is 32 high-end or 48 mid-range systems. An HMC can manage multiple Power enterprise pools but is limited to 1000 total partitions. The HMC can also manage systems that are not part of the Power Enterprise Pool. Powering down an HMC does not limit the assigned resources of participating systems in a pool but does limit the ability to perform pool change operations.
After a Power Enterprise Pool is created, the HMC can be used to perform the following functions:
- Mobile CoD processor and memory resources can be assigned to systems with inactive resources. Mobile CoD resources remain on the system to which they are assigned until they are removed from the system.
- New systems can be added to the pool and existing systems can be removed from the pool.
- New resources can be added to the pool or existing resources can be removed from the pool.
- Pool information can be viewed, including pool resource assignments, compliance, and history logs.
Power Enterprise Pools Qualifying Machines
To qualify for use of the Power Enterprise Pool offering, a participating system must be one of the following:
- IBM Power 795 with POWER7® processors, designated as 9119-FHB
- IBM Power 780 with POWER7+ processors, designated as 9179-MHD
- IBM Power 770 with POWER7+ processors, designated as 9117-MMD
Each system must have installed Machine Code release level 7.8.0, or later, and be configured with at least the minimum amount of permanently active processor cores (listed below). Processor and memory activations that are enabled for movement within the pool will be in addition to these base minimum configurations.
Two types of pools are available. One enables Power 770 class systems and is restricted to valid configurations of 9117-MMD systems. This is designated as a 770 pool and can support systems with different clock speeds. One enables Power 780 (9179-MHD) and Power 795 (9119-FHB) class systems and is designated as a high-end pool. This pool can support different clock speeds and different machine types. Memory activations within a Power Enterprise Pool are independent of physical memory DIMM sizes and are supported in blocks of 100 GB.
Ordering Power Enterprise Pools
Ordering and enabling mobile activations for enterprise class systems is accomplished by following these steps.
- Complete and submit the Power Enterprise Pools contract and addendum (Z126-6228 and Z126-6229) specifying all system serial numbers to be included in the pool. To generate a pool ID number, send a copy to the Power Systems CoD Project Office at pcod@us.ibm.com. This IBM License Supplement for Power Enterprise Pools (Z126-6228) is required prior to ordering mobile resources but is only required once per client. The IBM License Supplement for Power Enterprise Pools Addendum (Z126-6229) is used to assign or remove systems to/from a pool.
- Order mobile enablement, processor, and memory activation features for participating systems. Every system in the pool must have feature #EB35 as an identifier.
- Ensure all participating systems and controlling HMCs have the proper level of supporting software (eFW 7.8, or later, for systems; V7.8, or later, for HMCs)
- When the order is fulfilled, a configuration file will be generated that contains a Power Enterprise Pool membership activation code for each of the systems in the pool along with the mobile processor and memory activations. This file will be made available on the IBM COD website at
Download the client-specific configuration file with mobile activations to the controlling HMC for the pool. The file will work only for the specified system serial numbers. A new file will be generated when systems or mobile resources are added or removed from the pool.
Adding or removing systems from Power Enterprise Pools
Adding or removing a system from an established Power Enterprise Pool requires notification to IBM . An updated addendum must be submitted to the Power Systems CoD Project Office (pcod@us.ibm.com) to make this change. When the update is processed, a new pool configuration file will be posted on the CoD website and must be downloaded to the controlling HMC.
Before removal from a pool, all assets (including mobile resources) that were originally purchased with the system must be returned to that same system serial number. Mobile assets belonging to a system may qualify for transfer to another system serial number depending on normal qualifying guidelines and, if possible, require additional administrative action.
Systems removed from a pool can join another pool and contribute mobile activation resources to the new pool or use another system's mobile activation resources. Mobile activations require a pool ID to be recognized.
Power Integrated Facility for Linux (IFL)
Running Linux workloads on Power Systems has never been easier. The new Power IFL enables users to easily acquire processor and memory activations on their enterprise class Power Systems for use with their Linux operating systems and do so at pricing that is comparable to x86 systems. Users can reduce the complexity of operations associated with server sprawl by consolidating disparate, redundant, or under utilized Linux servers while taking advantage of enterprise level resources, processes, and skills that are already in place. This new offering, Power Integrated Facility for Linux ( Power IFL), is designed to enable clients to better exploit the performance, reliability and scale of enterprise-class Power servers to improve quality of service and reduce the cost of managing their Linux ecosystem.
Power IFLs represent a virtual stack engine using CoD for enterprise class systems. Enablement is packaged in units of four processor core activations, 32 GB of memory activations, and four PowerVM for Linux licenses. Support is offered for Power 770, 780, and 795 systems. Specific models for the Power 770 include 9117-MMB, -MMC, and -MMD. Power 780 models include 9179-MHB, -MHC, and -MHD.
A consolidated environment for Linux workloads offers the following benefits to the enterprise environment:
- Improves scaling performance
- Delivers virtual network connections
- Improves security
- Offers seamless added capacity without interruption
- Reduces overhead
- Improves disaster recovery processes
Ordering Power Integrated Facility for Linux
Ordering of Power Integrated Facility for Linux ( Power IFL) for Power enterprise class systems is accomplished by the following:
Complete and submit the IBM Agreement for Power IFL Core Features (Z126-6230) to the CSO/BPSO prior to ordering the Power IFL for any Power Enterprise system that the Power IFLs will be installed on. The IBM Agreement for Power IFL Core features (Z126-6230) is required to be signed by the client prior to the initial shipment of the Power IFL. One signature required per customer enterprise in a given country for the first in enterprise. Subsequent orders for the Power IFL core feature do not require another IBM Agreement for Power IFL Core features (Z126-6230) to be signed.
Alternative configuration options for the Power IFLs are available on a special bid basis from your IBM representative or Business Partner.
HMC feature updates
The HMC is updated to include the following new function with the release HMC V7.8.
- Support for Power Enterprise Pool management
- Enablement for IBM PowerVC Virtualization Center for Power Systems
- User-defined thresholds to enable monitoring and alerting for workloads that could benefit from the Dynamic Workload Optimizer (DWO) as well as optional automation to automatically invoke DPO when the threshold is exceeded. This function includes DPO scoring of LPARs, which indicates whether a VM will benefit from DPO usage.
- Additional tracking of DLPAR activity within the current profile, which enables reactivation of a LPAR with all configuration changes intact since the last shutdown.
- Improved group-based access control for LDAP users, which enables limiting users to a subset of HMCs.
Version 7.8 of the HMC and will be available on December 6, 2013.
This release requires at least two gigabytes of physical memory on the HMC to be able to exploit either Power Enterprise Pool management or enablement for PowerVC. For HMCs with less than 2 GB memory, the new GUI function will automatically be disabled.
MSP Utility Pricing Offer
In support of the MSP Utility Pricing Offer, more machine type models are now are eligible for use in this offering.
Here is a summary of how the MSP pays for usage. Each quarter, a script that runs on the MSP's machine reports the CPU core usage rate for that quarter. The MSP then must order the correct quantity of HW and SW Billing Features (according to the HW/SW split of their purchased configuration) to pay IBM and the channel the amount of usage that the MSP owes for that quarter. The HW Billing Features are available in two denominations, a unit of one (#EUC6) and unit of 10 (#EUC7). This quarterly payback process continues until the full Pay for Usage amount is paid back and then payments cease.
IBM is adding more MTMs to the MSP Utility Program, which means that the Hardware Billing Features are now available for more Power Systems .
Machine Type/Models added to the MSP Utility Billing program:
Blades/Flex:
- 8406-70Y ( IBM BladeCenter® PS700)
- 7895-23X (P7+ Flex system p260 compute node)
- 7895-42X (P7 Flex system p460 compute node)
- 7895-43X (P7+ Flex system p460 compute node)
- 7954-24X (P7+ Flex System p270 Compute Node)
- 7895-23A (P7+ Flex system p260 Entry compute node)
Servers:
- 9109-RMD ( Power 760 Server)
- 8231-E1D ( Power 710 Server - 3 year warranty)
- 8231-E1D ( Power 710 Server - 1 year warranty)
- 8231-E2D ( Power 730 Server)
- 8233-E8B ( Power 750 Server)
- 8408-E8D ( Power 750 Server)
- 9179-MHC ( Power 780 Server)
- 9179-MHD ( Power 780 Server)
- 9119-FHB ( Power 795 Sever)
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IBM intends to deliver the capability for the next generation of Power Systems technology to participate in the same Power Enterprise Pool with Power 795 systems and Power 770/780 systems with POWER7+ technology. Power 770 and 780 systems with POWER7+ technology are planned to support upgrades to the next generation of Power Systems technology when it becomes available. This upgrade will maintain the existing serial number of the POWER7+ system.
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The following are newly announced features on the specific models of the IBM Power Systems 9117, 9119, and 9179 machine types:
Planned availability date: November 5, 2013
New features
Description MT Model Feature
Power Integrated Facility for Linux Package 9117 MMB ELJ0
9117 MMC
9117 MMD
9119 FHB
9179 MHB
9179 MHC
9179 MHD
Power IFL Processor Activation 9117 MMB ELJ1
9117 MMC
9117 MMD
9119 FHB
9179 MHB
9179 MHC
9179 MHD
Power IFL Memory Activation 9117 MMB ELJ2
9117 MMC
9117 MMD
9119 FHB
9179 MHB
9179 MHC
9179 MHD
Power IFL PowerVM for Linux 9117 MMB ELJ3
9117 MMC
9117 MMD
9119 FHB
9179 MHB
9179 MHC
9179 MHD
Power IFL Processor Activation 9117 MMB ELJ4
9117 MMC
9117 MMD
9119 FHB
9179 MHC
9179 MHD
The following are newly announced features on the specific models of the IBM Power Systems 7895, 7954, 8231, 8233, 8268, 8406, 8408, 9109, 9119, and 9179 machine types:
Planned availability date: November 22, 2013
New features
Description MT Model Feature
Core Use HW Feature 7895 23A EUC6
7895 23X
8406 70Y
Core Use HW Feature 10X 8406 70Y EUC7
Core Use HW Feature 10X 7895 23A EUC7
7895 23X
7895 42X
7895 43X
7954 24X
8231 E1D
8231 E2D
8233 E8B
8268 E1D
8408 E8D
9109 RMD
9119 FHB
9179 MHC
9179 MHD
The following are newly announced features on the specific model of the IBM Power Systems 9119 machine type:
Planned availability date: December 6, 2013
New features
Description MT Model Feature
Mobile Enablement 9119 FHB EB35 100 GB Mobile Memory Activation 9119 FHB EMA4 1-Core Mobile Activation 9119 FHB EP23 The following are newly announced features on the specific models of the IBM Power Systems 9117 and 9179 machine types:
Planned availability date: April 25, 2014
New features
Description MT Model Feature
Mobile Enablement 9117 MMD EB35
9179 MHD
100 GB Mobile Memory Activation 9117 MMD EMA4
9179 MHD
1-Core Mobile Activation 9117 MMD EP22
1-Core Mobile Activation 9179 MHD EP23
Feature conversions
The existing components being replaced during a model or feature conversion become the property of IBM and must be returned.
Feature conversions are always implemented on a "quantity of one for quantity of one" basis. Multiple existing features may not be converted to a single new feature. Single existing features may not be converted to multiple new features.
The following conversions are available to customers:
Feature conversions for 9117-MMB virtualization engine features
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8018 - Advanced POWER® 7995 - PowerVM - Enterprise No Virtualization Carry Over Edition Indicator
Feature conversions for 9117-MMC virtualization engine features
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8018 - Advanced POWER 7995 - PowerVM - Enterprise No Virtualization Carry Over Edition Indicator
Feature conversions for 9117-MMD memory features
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EMA3 - Activation of 100 GB EMA4 - 100 GB Mobile Memory Yes DDR3 POWER7+ Memory Activation
Feature conversions for 9117-MMD processor features
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EPMA - 1-Core Activation EP22 - 1-Core Mobile Yes for Processor Feature EPM0 Activation EPMB - 1-Core Activation EP22 - 1-Core Mobile Yes for Processor Feature EPM1 Activation
Feature conversions for 9117-MMD virtualization engine features
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8018 - Advanced POWER 7995 - PowerVM - Enterprise No Virtualization Carry Over Edition Indicator
Feature conversions for 9119-FHB memory features
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8213 - Activation of 100 GB EMA4 - 100 GB Mobile Memory Yes DDR3 POWER7 Memory Activation EMA3 - Activation of 100 GB EMA4 - 100 GB Mobile Memory Yes DDR3 POWER7+ Memory Activation
Feature conversions for 9119-FHB processor features
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4713 - Single core EP23 - 1-Core Mobile Yes activation for POWER7 CoD Activation Processor Book #4700 4714 - Single core EP23 - 1-Core Mobile Yes activation for POWER7 CoD Activation Processor Book #4702
Feature conversions for 9119-FHB virtualization engine features
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8019 - Advanced POWER 8002 - PowerVM (Enterprise No Virtualization Carry Over Edition) Indicator 8597 - PowerVM - Standard 8598 - PowerVM (Enterprise No Edition, Qty 100 of #7943 Edition), Qty 100 of #8002
Feature conversions for 9179-MHB virtualization engine features
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8018 - Advanced POWER 7995 - PowerVM - Enterprise No Virtualization Carry Over Edition Indicator
Feature conversions for 9179-MHC virtualization engine features
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8018 - Advanced POWER 7995 - PowerVM - Enterprise No Virtualization Carry Over Edition Indicator
Feature conversions for 9179-MHD memory features
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EMA3 - Activation of 100 GB EMA4 - 100 GB Mobile Memory Yes DDR3 POWER7+ Memory Activation
Feature conversions for 9179-MHD processor features
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EPHA - 1-Core Activation EP23 - 1-Core Mobile Yes for Processor Feature EPHO Activation EPHC - 1-Core Activation EP23 - 1-Core Mobile Yes for Processor Feature EPH2 Activation
Feature conversions for 9179-MHD virtualization engine features
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8018 - Advanced POWER 7995 - PowerVM - Enterprise No Virtualization Carry Over Edition Indicator
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If you are a Direct Reseller - System Reseller acquiring products from IBM , you may link directly to Business Partner information for this announcement. A PartnerWorld® ID and password are required (use IBM ID).
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Physical specifications
For physical specifications, refer to the Sales Manual.
Hardware requirements
Prerequisites for Power Enterprise Pools:
- All systems in a pool must be attached to the same HMC (or redundant set of HMCs)
- Systems must be one of the following models: 9117-MMD, 9179-MHD or 9119-FHB.
- All systems in the pool must be at eFW 7.8, or later.
- Supporting HMCs must be at V7R7.8, or later and have at least 2 GB of memory.
- Users must sign a contract (Z126-6228) that specifies their agreement to the terms of usage. Contracts must be signed prior to ordering the new mobile feature codes.
- Users must request a pool ID specifying the system serial numbers that will be assigned to the pool.
- Users are required to notify IBM when adding systems to or removing systems from a pool.
- Mobile processor and memory activations are the only activations that can be assigned to other systems in the pool.
- Existing static processor and memory activations can be converted to mobile processor or mobile memory features for use in a Power Enterprise Pool.
- Existing static and new mobile activations can be co-resident in the same system and in the same partition.
- Mobile activations are assigned to the pool and must be assigned to a system for use by the user via the HMC.
- A base number of static cores must be activated on each system in the pool, consistent with previous minimum configurations. (The Power 770 and the Power 780 must have at least 4 cores activated in static capability. The Power 795 must have at least 24 cores or 25% of the installed cores, whichever is higher, activated in static capability). All remaining processor activations on these systems can be mobile activations.
- Up to 75% of all physically installed memory can be mobile activated.
- All systems in the pool must be on eFW 7.8, or later.
- The supporting HMC(s) must be at V7.8, or later, and have at least 2 GB of memory.
- Each eligible program that is licensed on one of the systems in the pool must be licensed for at least one core on each of the additional systems in the pool.
- All systems in the pool must either be on IBM maintenance or not be on IBM maintenance.
- All systems in the pool must be in the client's possession and located in the same country.
Limitations and prerequisites for Power Integrated Facility for Linux (IFL)
- Users agree to run all Power IFL enabled workloads in separate partitions (either dedicated or shared) and use the activations only for Linux workloads.
- Activations are available in units of four cores and 32 GB of memory with PowerVM for Linux .
Limitations and prerequisites for HMC
- Power Enterprise Pools and DPO enhancements for HMC require the HMC at firmware level 7.8, or later.
- Requires the HMC to have at least 2 gigabytes of physical memory to be able to use manage Enterprise Pools or to use the PowerVC enablement features.
HMC models that cannot be upgraded to support this functionality:
- 7042-CR4
- 7310-CR4
- 7310-C05
- 7310-C06
- 7042-C06
- 7042-C07
- 7315-CR3
- 7310-CR3
For HMC models with less than 2 GB of memory, new GUI functionality will automatically be disabled. HMC operation will then continue in legacy mode. Also note: HMC V7.8 will be the last HMC code level upgrade for HMC models 7310-C05, 7310-C06, 7042-C06, 7042-C07, 7315-CR3, 7310-CR3, 7310-CR4, 7042-CR4.
Limitations
Limitations for Power Enterprise Pools:
- All systems in a pool must be attached to the same HMC (or redundant set of HMCs)
- Activations cannot be transferred, moved, or otherwise reassigned across country boundaries
- Power 770 systems must be together in their own pool and cannot be combined with Power 780 or Power 795 systems. ( Power 780 and 795 systems can be combined together in the same pool).
- Existing permanent activations must be converted to mobile activations in order to be assigned to other systems within a pool.
- Power IFL activations are not supported as mobile activations within Power Enterprise Pools but can reside separately on systems within a pool. ( AIX® , IBM i, and Linux operating systems and their workloads are all supported with Power Enterprise Pools).
- The number of permanent and mobile activations ordered for any system cannot exceed the total physical capacity of the system.
- Systems that leave the pool must depart with the same resources as were ordered against the system serial number.
- Systems can belong to only one pool at a time.
- Controlling HMC devices are limited to 32 high-end systems, 48 mid-range systems, or 1000 total partitions.
- Users agree not to exceed the maximum number of software licenses within the pool for any specific software agreement.
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The IBM Electronic Support portal is a single Internet entry point that replaces the multiple entry points traditionally used to access IBM Internet services and support. This portal enables you to gain easier access to IBM resources for assistance in resolving technical problems. The My Systems and Premium Search functions make it even easier for Electronic Service Agent tool-enabled customers to track system inventory and find pertinent fixes.
Benefits
Increased uptime: The Electronic Service Agent tool is designed to enhance the Warranty or Maintenance Agreement by providing faster hardware error reporting and uploading system information to IBM Support. This can translate to less wasted time monitoring the "symptoms," diagnosing the error, and manually calling IBM Support to open a problem record. Its 24 x 7 monitoring and reporting mean no more dependence on human intervention or off-hours customer personnel when errors are encountered in the middle of the night.
Security: The Electronic Service Agent tool is designed to be secure in monitoring, reporting, and storing the data at IBM . The Electronic Service Agent tool securely transmits either via the Internet (HTTPS or VPN) or modem, and can be configured to communicate securely through gateways to provide customers a single point of exit from their site. Communication is one way. Activating Electronic Service Agent does not enable IBM to call into a customer's system. System inventory information is stored in a secure database, which is protected behind IBM firewalls. It is viewable only by the customer and IBM . The customer's business applications or business data is never transmitted to IBM .
More accurate reporting: Since system information and error logs are automatically uploaded to the IBM Support center in conjunction with the service request, customers are not required to find and send system information, decreasing the risk of misreported or misdiagnosed errors. Once inside IBM , problem error data is run through a data knowledge management system and knowledge articles are appended to the problem record.
Customized support: Using the IBM ID entered during activation, customers can view system and support information in the "My Systems" and "Premium Search" sections of the Electronic Support Web site at
My Systems provides valuable reports of installed hardware and software using information collected from the systems by Electronic Service Agent . Reports are available for any system associated with the customer's IBM ID. Premium Search combines the function of search and the value of Electronic Service Agent information, providing advanced search of the technical support knowledgebase. Using Premium Search and the Electronic Service Agent information that has been collected from your system, customers are able to see search results that apply specifically to their systems.
For more information on how to utilize the power of IBM Electronic Services, contact your IBM Systems Services Representative, or visit
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Power Enterprise Pools
Eligible Program Authorizations
As a result of authorized participation in Power Enterprise Pools offering, the customer is authorized to temporarily transfer entitlements for authorized use of each Eligible Program from a Power Systems server that is participating in the pool to another Power Systems server that is also participating in the pool. Eligible programs are defined in the IBM License Supplement for Power Enterprise Pools (Z126-6228). Users agree not to exceed the maximum number of software licenses within the pool for any specific software agreement.
Required Maintenance Service and Support
Within each Power Enterprise Pool, all participating systems must either be serviced by IBM under warranty or an IBM maintenance service agreement, or not be serviced by IBM . In addition, each eligible program that is entitled for IBM software maintenance (SWMA) on one or more systems participating in the pool must also have a valid SWMA agreement on every participating system in the pool on which such eligible program will execute.
MES discount applicable
Yes
Equal to the volume commitment discount
Field installable feature
Yes
Warranty period
These features assume the same warranty or maintenance terms as the machine in which they are installed for the full warranty or maintenance period announced for such machine.
Customer setup
Yes
Same license terms and conditions as base machine
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The following are newly announced features on the specific models of the IBM Power Systems 7895, 7954, 8231, 8233, 8268, 8408, 9109, 9117, 9119, 9179 machine type:
Initial/
MES/
Description Model Feature Both/ RP
Machine Type 7895 Number Numbers Support CSU MES
Core Use HW Feature 10
23A EUC7 MES Yes No
23X MES Yes No
42X MES Yes No
43X MES Yes No
Initial/
MES/
Description Model Feature Both/ RP
Machine Type 7954 Number Numbers Support CSU MES
Core Use HW Feature
24X EUC6 MES Yes No
Core Use HW Feature 10
24X EUC7 MES Yes No
Initial/
MES/
Description Model Feature Both/ RP
Machine Type 8231 Number Numbers Support CSU MES
Core Use HW Feature
E1D EUC6 MES Yes No
E2D MES Yes No
Core Use HW Feature 10
E1D EUC7 MES Yes No
E2D MES Yes No
Initial/
MES/
Description Model Feature Both/ RP
Machine Type 8233 Number Numbers Support CSU MES
Core Use HW Feature 10
E8B EUC7 MES Yes No
Initial/
MES/
Description Model Feature Both/ RP
Machine Type 8268 Number Numbers Support CSU MES
Core Use HW Feature
E1D EUC6 MES Yes No
Core Use HW Feature 10
E1D EUC7 MES Yes No
Initial/
MES/
Description Model Feature Both/ RP
Machine Type 8408 Number Numbers Support CSU MES
Core Use HW Feature
E8D EUC6 MES Yes No
Core Use HW Feature 10
E8D EUC7 MES Yes No
Initial/
MES/
Description Model Feature Both/ RP
Machine Type 9109 Number Numbers Support CSU MES
Core Use HW Feature
RMD EUC6 MES Yes No
Core Use HW Feature 10
RMD EUC7 MES Yes No
Initial/
MES/
Description Model Feature Both/ RP
Machine Type 9117 Number Numbers Support CSU MES
Mobile Enablement
MMD EB35 MES Yes No
Power Int Fac For Linux Packag
MMB ELJ0 MES Yes No
MMC Both Yes No
MMD Both Yes No
Power IFL Processor Activation
MMB ELJ1 MES Yes No
MMC Both Yes No
MMD Both Yes No
Power IFL Memory Activation
MMB ELJ2 MES Yes No
MMC Both Yes No
MMD Both No No
Power IFL PowerVM for Linux
MMB ELJ3 MES Yes No
MMC Both Yes No
MMD Both Yes No
Power IFL Processor Activation
MMB ELJ4 MES Yes No
MMC Both Yes No
MMD Both Yes No
100 GB Mobile Memory Activatio
MMD EMA4 MES Yes No
1-Core Mobile Activation
MMD EP22 MES Yes No
Initial/
MES/
Description Model Feature Both/ RP
Machine Type 9119 Number Numbers Support CSU MES
Mobile Enablement
FHB EB35 MES Yes No
Power Int Fac For Linux Packag
FHB ELJ0 Both Yes No
Power IFL Processor Activation
FHB ELJ1 Both Yes No
Power IFL Memory Activation
FHB ELJ2 Both Yes No
Power IFL PowerVM for Linux
FHB ELJ3 Both Yes No
Power IFL Processor Activation
FHB ELJ4 Both Yes No
100 GB Mobile Memory Activatio
FHB EMA4 MES Yes No
1-Core Mobile Activation
FHB EP23 MES Yes No
Core Use HW Feature
FHB EUC6 MES Yes No
Core Use HW Feature 10
FHB EUC7 MES Yes No
Initial/
MES/
Description Model Feature Both/ RP
Machine Type 9179 Number Numbers Support CSU MES
Mobile Enablement
MHD EB35 MES Yes No
Power Int Fac For Linux Packag
MHB ELJ0 MES Yes No
MHC Both Yes No
MHD Both Yes No
Power IFL Processor Activation
MHB ELJ1 MES Yes No
MHC Both Yes No
MHD Both Yes No
Power IFL Memory Activation
MHB ELJ2 MES Yes No
MHC Both Yes No
MHD Both Yes No
Power IFL PowerVM for Linux
MHB ELJ3 MES Yes No
MHC Both Yes No
MHD Both Yes No
Power IFL Processor Activation
MHC ELJ4 Both Yes No
MHD Both Yes No
100 GB Mobile Memory Activatio
MHD EMA4 MES Yes No
1-Core Mobile Activation
MHD EP23 MES Yes No
Core Use HW Feature
MHC EUC6 MES Yes No
MHD MES Yes No
Core Use HW Feature 10
MHC EUC7 MES Yes No
MHD MES Yes No
The following are features already announced for the IBM Power Systems 7895, 8406, machine type:
Initial/
MES/
Description Model Feature Both/ RP
Machine Type 7895 Number Numbers Support CSU MES
Core Use HW Feature
23A EUC6 MES Yes No
23X MES Yes No
Initial/
MES/
Description Model Feature Both/ RP
Machine Type 8406 Number Numbers Support CSU MES
Core Use HW Feature
70Y EUC6 MES Yes No
Core Use HW Feature 10
70Y EUC7 MES Yes No
Feature conversions
Feature conversions for 9117-MMB virtualization engine features
Parts
From FC: To FC: Returned
8018 - Advanced POWER 7995 - PowerVM - No
Virtualization Carry Enterprise Edition
Over Indicator
Feature conversions for 9117-MMC virtualization engine features
Parts
From FC: To FC: Returned
8018 - Advanced POWER 7995 - PowerVM - No
Virtualization Carry Enterprise Edition
Over Indicator
Feature conversions for 9117-MMD memory features
Parts
From FC: To FC: Returned
EMA3 - Activation of 100 EMA4 - 100 GB Mobile Yes
GB DDR3 POWER7+ Memory Memory Activation
Feature conversions for 9117-MMD processor features
Parts
From FC: To FC: Returned
EPMA - 1-Core Activation EP22 - 1-Core Mobile Yes
for Processor Feature Activation
EPM0
EPMB - 1-Core Activation EP22 - 1-Core Mobile Yes
for Processor Feature Activation
EPM1
Feature conversions for 9117-MMD virtualization engine features
Parts
From FC: To FC: Returned
8018 - Advanced POWER 7995 - PowerVM - No
Virtualization Carry Enterprise Edition
Over Indicator
Feature conversions for 9119-FHB memory features
Parts
From FC: To FC: Returned
8213 - Activation of 100 EMA4 - 100 GB Mobile Yes
GB DDR3 POWER7 Memory Memory Activation
EMA3 - Activation of 100 EMA4 - 100 GB Mobile Yes
GB DDR3 POWER7+ Memory Memory Activation
Feature conversions for 9119-FHB processor features
Parts
From FC: To FC: Returned
4713 - Single core EP23 - 1-Core Mobile Yes
activation for POWER7 Activation
CoD Processor Book #4700
4714 - Single core EP23 - 1-Core Mobile Yes
activation for POWER7 Activation
CoD Processor Book #4702
Feature conversions for 9119-FHB virtualization engine features
Parts
From FC: To FC: Returned
8019 - Advanced POWER 8002 - PowerVM No
Virtualization Carry (Enterprise Edition)
Over Indicator
8597 - PowerVM -Standard 8598 - PowerVM
Edition, Qty 100 of #7943 (Enterprise Edition),
Qty 100 of #8002
Feature conversions for 9179-MHB virtualization engine features
Parts
From FC: To FC: Returned
8018 - Advanced POWER 7995 - PowerVM - No
Virtualization Carry Enterprise Edition
Over Indicator
Feature conversions for 9179-MHC virtualization engine features
Parts
From FC: To FC: Returned
8018 - Advanced POWER 7995 - PowerVM - No
Virtualization Carry Enterprise Edition
Over Indicator
Feature conversions for 9179-MHD memory features
Parts
From FC: To FC: Returned
EMA3 - Activation of 100 EMA4 - 100 GB Mobile Yes
GB DDR3 POWER7+ Memory Memory Activation
Feature conversions for 9179-MHD processor features
Parts
From FC: To FC: Returned
EPHA - 1-Core Activation EP23 - 1-Core Mobile Yes
for Processor Feature Activation
EPHO
EPHC - 1-Core Activation EP23 - 1-Core Mobile Yes
for Processor Feature Activation
EPH2
Feature conversions for 9179-MHD virtualization engine features
Parts
From FC: To FC: Returned
8018 - Advanced POWER 7995 - PowerVM - No
Virtualization Carry Enterprise Edition
Over Indicator
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