IBM delivers IBM PowerSC 2.1 enhancements and new IBM PowerSC 2.1 subscription option
IBM United States Software Announcement 222-086May 3, 2022
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Overview
IBM® PowerSC 2.1
IBM PowerSC 2.1, the security and compliance solution optimized for virtualized environments on IBM Power® servers running IBM AIX®, IBM i, or Linux®, contains the following enhancements:
- Blocklisting antivirusfeature to allow selective, on-demand hash searches across endpoints managed through PowerSC
- Linux on Intel™ support for PowerSC endpoints, including Multi-Factor Authentication on Power (MFA)
- Single sign-on (SSO) support
- Users can log in to PowerSC through SSO with their OpenID Connect (OIDC) Enterprise identity provider and MFA, enabling integration with any application user interface (UI).
- MFA support for RSA web API
- User MFA now includes RSA through the web API and no longer employs the outdated access control entry (ACE) protocol.
- User-defined alt-disk for technology level (TL) and service pack (SP) updates
- Users can specify alt-disk through Trusted Network Connect (TNC) for TL and SP updates on AIX endpoints.
IBM PowerSC Subscription 2.1
An increasing number of enterprises run within a mixed hybrid environment of on-premises and off-premises. Now, PowerSC 2.1 is available with a new subscription pricing option that can help you take advantage of hybrid cloud use cases while providing more flexibility for license mobility at a lower cost. This subscription option provides all the same technical capabilities as the existing one-time license charge version.
The PowerSC subscription is available in one-year, two-year, three-year, four-year, and five-year terms. PowerSC subscriptions can be ordered from IBM Advanced Administration System (AAS) ordering systems. Perpetual one-time charge license options remain unchanged through AAS.
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Key requirements
An IBM Power10, IBM Power9, IBM Power8, or higher, technology-based server
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Planned availability date
May 20, 2022
Availability within a country is subject to local legal requirements.
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Program number
| Program number | VRM | Program name |
|---|---|---|
| 5765-SC2 | 2.1.0 | IBM PowerSC |
Note: 5765-SC2 new release is being announced.
| Program number | VRM | Program name |
|---|---|---|
| 5765-S2S | 2.1.0 | IBM PowerSC Subscription |
Note: 5765-S2S new program number is being announced.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5765-SC2 | 5660-PSE | 5666-PSE | 5662-PSE | 5669-PSE | 5665-PSE |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5765-S2S | 5771-S2S | 5772-S2S | 5773-S2S | 5774-S2S | 5775-S2S |
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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
IBM Systems Lab Services
Systems Lab Services offers infrastructure services to help build hybrid cloud and enterprise IT solutions. From servers to storage systems and software, Systems Lab Services can help deploy the building blocks of a next-generation IT infrastructure to empower a client's business. Systems Lab Services consultants can perform infrastructure services for clients online or onsite, offering deep technical expertise, valuable tools, and successful methodologies. Systems Lab Services is designed to help clients solve business challenges, gain new skills, and apply best practices.
Systems Lab Services offers a wide range of infrastructure services for IBM Power servers, IBM Storage systems, IBM Z®, and IBM LinuxONE. Systems Lab Services has a global presence and can deploy experienced consultants online or onsite around the world.
For assistance, contact Systems Lab Services at ibmsls@us.ibm.com.
To learn more, see the IBM Systems Lab Services website.
IBM Consulting™
As transformation continues across every industry, businesses need a single partner to map their enterprise-wide business strategy and technology infrastructure. IBM Consulting is the business partner to help accelerate change across an organization. IBM specialists can help businesses succeed through finding collaborative ways of working that forge connections across people, technologies, and partner ecosystems. IBM Consulting brings together the business expertise and an ecosystem of technologies that help solve some of the biggest problems faced by organizations. With methods that get results faster, an integrated approach that is grounded in an open and flexible hybrid cloud architecture, and incorporating technology from IBM Research® and IBM Watson® AI, IBM Consulting enables businesses to lead change with confidence and deliver continuous improvement across a business and its bottom line.
For additional information, see the IBM Consulting website.
IBM Technology Support Services (TSS)
Get preventive maintenance, onsite and remote support, and gain actionable insights into critical business applications and IT systems. Speed developer innovation with support for over 240 open-source packages. Leverage powerful IBM analytics and AI-enabled tools to enable client teams to manage IT problems before they become emergencies.
TSS offers extensive IT maintenance and support services that cover more than one niche of a client's environment. TSS covers products from IBM and OEMs, including servers, storage, network, appliances, and software, to help clients ensure high availability across their data center and hybrid cloud environment.
For details on available services, see the Technology support for hybrid cloud environments website.
IBM Expert Labs
Expert Labs can help clients accelerate their projects and optimize value by leveraging their deep technical skills and knowledge. With more than 20 years of industry experience, these specialists know how to overcome the biggest challenges to deliver business results that can have an immediate impact.
Expert Labs' deep alignment with IBM product development allows for a strategic advantage as they are often the first in line to get access to new products, features, and early visibility into roadmaps. This connection with the development enables them to deliver First of a Kind implementations to address unique needs or expand a client's business with a flexible approach that works best for their organization.
For additional information, see the IBM Expert Labs website.
IBM Security® Expert Labs
With extensive consultative expertise on IBM Security software solutions, Security Expert Labs helps clients and partners modernize the security of their applications, data, and workforce. With an extensive portfolio of consulting and learning services, Expert Labs provides project-based and premier support service subscriptions.
These services can help clients deploy and integrate IBM Security software, extend their team resources, and help guide and accelerate successful hybrid cloud solutions, including critical strategies such as zero trust. Remote and on-premises software deployment assistance is available for IBM Cloud Pak® for Security, IBM Security QRadar®/QRoC, IBM Security SOAR/Resilient®, IBM i2®, IBM Security Verify, IBM Security Guardium®, and IBM Security MaaS360®.
For more information, contact Security Expert Labs at sel@us.ibm.com.
For additional information, see the IBM Security Expert Labs website.
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Technical information
Specified operating environment
Hardware requirements
A Power10, Power9, Power8, 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.
Additional IBM support
IBM Client Engineering for Systems
Client Engineering for Systems is a framework for accelerating digital transformation. It helps you generate innovative ideas and equips you with the practices, technologies, and expertise to turn those ideas into business value in weeks. When you work with Client Engineering for Systems, you bring pain points into focus. You empower your team to take manageable risks, adopt leading technologies, speed up solution development, and measure the value of everything you do. Client Engineering for Systems has experts and services to address a broad array of use cases, including capabilities for business transformation, hybrid cloud, analytics and AI, infrastructure systems, security, and more. Contact Client Engineering for Systems at sysgarage@ibm.com.
Planning information
Packaging
Packaging information
This program, when downloaded from a website, contains the applicable IBM license agreement and License Information, if appropriate, which will be presented for acceptance at the time of installation of the program. For future reference, the license and License Information will be stored in a directory such as LICENSE.TXT.
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Ordering information
Consult your IBM representative or IBM Business Partner.
IBM Configurator for e-business (e-config)
IBM PowerSC 2.1 Subscription (5765-S2S)
| Program number | Feature description | OTC Feature number |
|---|---|---|
| 5765-S2S | Per Proc Core on Med Ser 1y | 0001 |
| 5765-S2S | Upg Sm to Med Per Proc 1y | 0002 |
| 5765-S2S | Per Proc Core on Sm Ser 1y | 0003 |
| 5765-S2S | Per Proc Core on Med Ser 2y | 0004 |
| 5765-S2S | Upg Sm to Med Per Proc 2y | 0005 |
| 5765-S2S | Per Proc Core on Sm Ser 2y | 0006 |
| 5765-S2S | Per Proc Core on Med Ser 3y | 0007 |
| 5765-S2S | Upg Sm to Med Per Proc 3y | 0008 |
| 5765-S2S | Per Proc Core on Sm Ser 3y | 0009 |
| 5765-S2S | Per Proc Core on Med Ser 4y | 0010 |
| 5765-S2S | Upg Sm to Med Per Proc 4y | 0011 |
| 5765-S2S | Per Proc Core on Sm Ser 4y | 0012 |
| 5765-S2S | Per Proc Core on Med Ser 5y | 0013 |
| 5765-S2S | Upg Sm to Med Per Proc 5y | 0014 |
| 5765-S2S | Per Proc Core on Sm Ser 5y | 0015 |
| Program number | Feature description | Registration feature number |
|---|---|---|
| 5765-S2S | Electronic Delivery Only | 3453 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 5771-S2S | IBM PowerSC 2.1 Subscription 1Y |
| 5772-S2S | IBM PowerSC 2.1 Subscription 2Y |
| 5773-S2S | IBM PowerSC 2.1 Subscription 3Y |
| 5774-S2S | IBM PowerSC 2.1 Subscription 4Y |
| 5775-S2S | IBM PowerSC 2.1 Subscription 5Y |
| Maintenance program number | Feature description | OTC Feature number |
|---|---|---|
| 5771-S2S | 1y Reg Per Proc Core on Med | 2500 |
| 5771-S2S | 1y Reg Per Proc Core on Sm | 2502 |
| 5771-S2S | 1y 7x24 Per Proc Core on Med | 2499 |
| 5771-S2S | 1y 7x24 Per Proc Core on Sm | 2501 |
| Maintenance program number | Feature description | Registration feature number |
|---|---|---|
| 5771-S2S | Electronic Delivery Only | 3453 |
| Maintenance program number | Feature description | OTC Feature number |
|---|---|---|
| 5772-S2S | 2y Reg Per Proc Core on Med | 0201 |
| 5772-S2S | 2y Reg Per Proc Core on Sm | 0203 |
| 5772-S2S | 2y 7x24 Per Proc Core on Med | 0200 |
| 5772-S2S | 2y 7x24 Per Proc Core on Sm | 0202 |
| Maintenance program number | Feature description | Registration feature number |
|---|---|---|
| 5772-S2S | Electronic Delivery Only | 3453 |
| Maintenance program number | Feature description | OTC Feature number |
|---|---|---|
| 5773-S2S | 3y Reg Per Proc Core on Med | 2094 |
| 5773-S2S | 3y Reg Per Proc Core on Sm | 2096 |
| 5773-S2S | 3y 7x24 Per Proc Core on Med | 2093 |
| 5773-S2S | 3y 7x24 Per Proc Core on Sm | 2095 |
| Maintenance program number | Feature description | Registration feature number |
|---|---|---|
| 5773-S2S | Electronic Delivery Only | 3453 |
| Maintenance program number | Feature description | OTC Feature number |
|---|---|---|
| 5774-S2S | 4y Reg Per Proc Core on Med | 0141 |
| 5774-S2S | 4y Reg Per Proc Core on Sm | 0143 |
| 5774-S2S | 4y 7x24 Per Proc Core on Med | 0140 |
| 5774-S2S | 4y 7x24 Per Proc Core on Sm | 0142 |
| Maintenance program number | Feature description | Registration feature number |
|---|---|---|
| 5774-S2S | Electronic Delivery Only | 3453 |
| Maintenance program number | Feature description | OTC Feature number |
|---|---|---|
| 5775-S2S | 5y Reg Per Proc Core on Med | 0635 |
| 5775-S2S | 5y Reg Per Proc Core on Sm | 0637 |
| 5775-S2S | 5y 7x24 Per Proc Core on Med | 0634 |
| 5775-S2S | 5y 7x24 Per Proc Core on Sm | 0636 |
| Maintenance program number | Feature description | Registration feature number |
|---|---|---|
| 5775-S2S | Electronic Delivery Only | 3453 |
Charge metric
The charge metrics for these licensed products can be found in the following License Information documents:
| Program number | License Information document title | License Information document number |
|---|---|---|
| 5765-SC2 | IBM PowerSC 2.1 | L-LOPA-C9QPHK |
| 5765-S2S | IBM PowerSC 2.1 Subscription | L-LOPA-C9QPHK |
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 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
The following License Information documents apply to the offerings in this announcement:
| Program identifier | License Information document title | License Information document number |
|---|---|---|
| 5765-SC2 | IBM PowerSC 2.1 | L-LOPA-C9QPHK |
| 5765-S2S | IBM PowerSC 2.1 Subscription | L-LOPA-C9QPHK |
Follow-on releases, if any, may have updated terms. See the License Information documents website for more information.
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
No
Usage restrictions
Yes
For usage restrictions, see the License Information documents listed in this Terms and conditions section.
Software Subscription and Support applies
Yes. All distributed software licenses include Software Subscription and Support 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. A 15% education allowance applies to qualified education institution clients.
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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.
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Prices
For additional information and current prices, contact your local IBM representative or IBM Business Partner.
IBM PowerSC 2.1 Subscription (5765-S2S)
| Program number | Feature description | OTC Feature number |
|---|---|---|
| 5765-S2S | Per Proc Core on Med Ser 1y | 0001 |
| 5765-S2S | Upg Sm to Med Per Proc 1y | 0002 |
| 5765-S2S | Per Proc Core on Sm Ser 1y | 0003 |
| 5765-S2S | Per Proc Core on Med Ser 2y | 0004 |
| 5765-S2S | Upg Sm to Med Per Proc 2y | 0005 |
| 5765-S2S | Per Proc Core on Sm Ser 2y | 0006 |
| 5765-S2S | Per Proc Core on Med Ser 3y | 0007 |
| 5765-S2S | Upg Sm to Med Per Proc 3y | 0008 |
| 5765-S2S | Per Proc Core on Sm Ser 3y | 0009 |
| 5765-S2S | Per Proc Core on Med Ser 4y | 0010 |
| 5765-S2S | Upg Sm to Med Per Proc 4y | 0011 |
| 5765-S2S | Per Proc Core on Sm Ser 4y | 0012 |
| 5765-S2S | Per Proc Core on Med Ser 5y | 0013 |
| 5765-S2S | Upg Sm to Med Per Proc 5y | 0014 |
| 5765-S2S | Per Proc Core on Sm Ser 5y | 0015 |
| Program number | Feature description | OTC Feature number |
|---|---|---|
| 5771-S2S | 1y Reg Per Proc Core on Med | 2500 |
| 5771-S2S | 1y Reg Per Proc Core on Sm | 2502 |
| 5771-S2S | 1y 7x24 Per Proc Core on Med | 2499 |
| 5771-S2S | 1y 7x24 Per Proc Core on Sm | 2501 |
| Program number | Feature description | OTC Feature number |
|---|---|---|
| 5772-S2S | 2y Reg Per Proc Core on Med | 0201 |
| 5772-S2S | 2y Reg Per Proc Core on Sm | 0203 |
| 5772-S2S | 2y 7x24 Per Proc Core on Med | 0200 |
| 5772-S2S | 2y 7x24 Per Proc Core on Sm | 0202 |
| Program number | Feature description | OTC Feature number |
|---|---|---|
| 5773-S2S | 3y Reg Per Proc Core on Med | 2094 |
| 5773-S2S | 3y Reg Per Proc Core on Sm | 2096 |
| 5773-S2S | 3y 7x24 Per Proc Core on Med | 2093 |
| 5773-S2S | 3y 7x24 Per Proc Core on Sm | 2095 |
| Program number | Feature description | OTC Feature number |
|---|---|---|
| 5774-S2S | 4y Reg Per Proc Core on Med | 0141 |
| 5774-S2S | 4y Reg Per Proc Core on Sm | 0143 |
| 5774-S2S | 4y 7x24 Per Proc Core on Med | 0140 |
| 5774-S2S | 4y 7x24 Per Proc Core on Sm | 0142 |
| Program number | Feature description | OTC Feature number |
|---|---|---|
| 5775-S2S | 5y Reg Per Proc Core on Med | 0635 |
| 5775-S2S | 5y Reg Per Proc Core on Sm | 0637 |
| 5775-S2S | 5y 7x24 Per Proc Core on Med | 0634 |
| 5775-S2S | 5y 7x24 Per Proc Core on Sm | 0636 |
Variable charges: The applicable processor-based one-time charge will be based on the group of the designated machine on which the program is licensed for use. If the program is designated to a processor in a group for which no charge is listed, the charge of the next higher group listed applies. For movement to a machine in a higher group, an upgrade charge equal to the difference in the then-current charges between the two groups will apply. For movement to a machine in a lower group, there will be no adjustment or refund of charges paid.
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