IBM DS8880 (Machine type 283x) high-performance flagship Function Authorizations
IBM United States Hardware Announcement 115-138October 20, 2015
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New Function Authorizations for IBM® DS8880 (M/T 283x) high-performance flagship are now available as 8xxx feature numbers. IBM DS8000® series Function Authorizations establish the extent of IBM authorization for use of the licensed functions on the IBM DS8880.
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For ordering, contact your IBM representative or an IBM Business Partner. For more information, contact the Americas Call Centers at: 800-IBM-CALL (426-2255).
Reference: YE001
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IBM DS8000 series Function Authorizations are for billing purposes only and establish the extent of IBM authorization for use of the licensed functions on an IBM DS8880 (IBM 2831, 2832, 2833, or 2834).
The following Licensed Functions are being introduced:
- 2836 Model LF8:
- Base function license (feature numbers 81xx)
- Copy Services (CS) license (feature numbers 82xx)
- z-synergy Services (zsS) License (feature numbers 83xx)
- 2837 Model LF8:
- Base function license (feature numbers 81xx)
- Copy Services (CS) license (feature numbers 82xx)
- z-synergy Services (zsS) License (feature numbers 83xx)
- 2838 Model LF8:
- Base function license (feature numbers 81xx)
- Copy Services (CS) license (feature numbers 82xx)
- z-synergy Services (zsS) License (feature numbers 83xx)
- 2839 Model LF8:
- Base function license (feature numbers 81xx)
- Copy Services (CS) license (feature numbers 82xx)
- z-synergy Services (zsS) License (feature numbers 83xx)
Machine types 2836, 2837, 2838, and 2839 Model LF8 represent one, two, three, and four years of warranty respectively.
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| Key prerequisites |
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All announced features and functions are supported on the IBM DS8000 series and require DS8000 LMC 8.8.00.xx.xx (bundle version 88.0.xxx.xx), or later.
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December 4, 2015
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| Description |
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The advanced functions offered on DS8880 systems enable simpler and easier configuration. This offering has three advanced functions bundled as shown below.
- Base function License
- Logical Configuration support for FB
- Operating Environment License
- Thin Provisioning
- Easy Tier®
- I/O Priority Manager
- Copy Services License
- FlashCopy®
- Metro Mirror
- Global Mirror
- Metro/Global Mirror
- z/Global Mirror
- z/Global Mirror Resync
- Multi-Target PPRC
- z-Synergy Service License
- PAV
- HyperPAV
- FICON® attachment
- High performance FICON
- IBM z/OS® Distributed Data Backup
This new offering enables customers to order, install, and manage license features in a more efficient manner.
The following licensed functions are available on IBM DS8880 (Machine type 2831, 2832, 2833, and 2834):
| Licensed function | Description |
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| Base Function (BF) | IBM DS8000 Base function |
| Copy Services (CS) | IBM DS8000 Copy Services |
| z-synergy Services (zsS) | IBM DS8000 z-synergy Services |
All DS8880 licensed functions are enabled, authorized, managed, activated, and enforced based upon the physical capacity contained in a 283x system. In the context of licensed functions, these terms are defined as follows:
- "283x system" refers to the 283x base unit and all physically
attached 283x expansion units:
- A 283x base unit refers to the Models 980 and 981
- A 283x expansion unit refers to the Models 98B and 98E
Enablement refers to the selection of a 283x licensed function indicator feature number to technically activate the associated licensed function.
Authorization refers to the acquisition of a DS8000 series Function Authorization (IBM 283x) feature number to establish the extent of IBM authorization (license size in terms of physical capacity) for use of an associated licensed function. This is also referred to as the authorization level .
Management refers to client use of the Disk Storage Feature Activation (DSFA) application to select the license scope, assign the license value, and deactivate a licensed function.
Activation refers to the client retrieval and installation of the feature activation code into the 283x system. The feature activation code is made available by IBM and obtained using the DSFA application.
Enforcement refers to logic and other technology within the Licensed Machine Code of the 283x to maintain compliance with established IBM authorization levels.
Enablement
Each licensed function is enabled for a 283x system through the selection of the appropriate licensed function indicator feature number on the 283x base unit.
| Licensed function | Licensed function indicator |
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| Base Function (BF) | 283x feature numbers 81xx |
| Copy Services (CS) | 283x feature numbers 82xx |
| z-synergy Services (zsS) | 283x feature numbers 83xx |
Each licensed function indicator feature selected on a 283x base unit enables that function at the system level. These features are not selected on any attached 283x expansion units.
Authorization
The extent of IBM authorization for the use of a licensed function on a 283x system is established by acquiring 283x function authorization models and feature numbers for the 283x base unit.
| Licensed function | Function authorization |
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| Base Function (BF) | 283x Model LF8 feature number 8151-8160 |
| Copy Services (CS) | 283x Model LF8 feature number 8250-8260 |
| z-synergy Services (zsS) | 283x Model LF8 feature number 8350-8360 |
Each function authorization acquired for a 283x base unit establishes the authorization level for the 283x system. For example, a system with Models 980 and 981, and two Models 98B and 98E expansion units requires only one Base Function (BF) (283x Model LF8 feature numbers 8xxx) function authorization. The authorization levels established by acquiring one or more function authorizations for the Models 980 and 981 must also cover the physical capacity of the attached Model 96B and 98E expansion units.
The authorization level provided by each feature number is stated within the feature number description. The unit represents physical capacity, where a terabyte (TB) equals one trillion bytes. A 283x system's total authorization level for a given licensed function is the sum of the units (TB) associated with all the acquired feature numbers.
The function authorization are based on the capacity range and tier as shown below:
| Tier | Min. (TB) | Max. (TB) | Tier TB granularity | Feature Quantity (max.) | Range delta (TB) | Feature number |
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| 1 | 1 | 100 | 10 | 10 | 100 | 8x51 |
| 2 | 101 | 250 | 15 | 10 | 150 | 8x52 |
| 3 | 251 | 500 | 25 | 10 | 250 | 8x53 |
| 4 | 501 | 1250 | 75 | 10 | 750 | 8x54 |
| 5 | 1251 | 3000 | 175 | 10 | 1750 | 8x55 |
| 6 | 3001 | 6000 | 300 | 10 | 3000 | 8x56 |
| 7 | 6001 | 10000 | 500 | 8 | 4000 | 8x60 |
Management
Licensed functions are managed using the DSFA application at
To access DSFA, you will be required to enter information about your 283x machine. You can find this information on the Storage Unit General Properties page in the IBM DS8000 Storage Manager application.
Management activities include:
- Selection of a license scope
- Assignment of a license value
- Deactivation of a licensed function
License scope: Licensed functions are activated and enforced within a defined license scope. License scope refers to the type of storage, and therefore the type of servers, that the function can be used with.
- Fixed Block (FB): This function can be used only with data from Fibre Channel-attached servers.
- Count Key Data (CKD): The function can be used only with data from FICON-attached servers.
- Both FB and CKD (ALL): The function can be used with data from all attached servers.
Select licensed functions have multiple license scope options, while other functions have only a single license scope.
| Licensed function | License scope options |
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| Base Function (BF) | FB, ALL |
| Copy Services (CS) | FB, ALL |
| z-synergy Services (zsS) | CKD |
If a licensed function has multiple license scope options, you will be required to select a license scope during the initial retrieval of the feature activation code. This activity is performed using the DSFA application.
The license scope is not selected while ordering function authorization feature numbers. The feature numbers only establish the extent of IBM authorization in terms of physical capacity, regardless of the storage type.
You can also change the license scope using the DSFA application after a licensed function has been activated. A new feature activation code will be generated and when you install it into the machine, the function will be activated and enforced using the newly selected license scope. Only an increase in the license scope (changing FB or CKD to ALL) is a concurrent activity. A lateral change (changing FB to CKD or changing CKD to FB) or a reduction of the license scope (changing ALL to FB or CKD) is a disruptive activity and requires a machine IML.
License value: Licensed functions are activated and enforced based upon an assigned license value.
License value refers to extent of IBM authorization and is referenced as physical capacity (TB).
On Models 980 and 981, license value assignment is an optional activity that can be perform using the DSFA application.
On these models, the feature activation codes will always be generated using the total license value for each licensed function, unless a license value of zero (0.0 TB) has been assigned.
Deactivation: Assigning a license value of zero (0.0 TB) provides the ability to deactivate (disable) a licensed function. A new feature activation code will be generated and when installed into the machine, the function will be deactivated during the next IML of the machine.
A deactivated licensed function can be reactivated by changing the license value to a non-zero value. A new feature activation code will be generated and when installed into the machine, the function will be activated. Reactivation is a concurrent activity.
When a licensed function is deactivated using the DSFA application, the installed function authorization feature numbers remain on the machine record. The function authorization feature numbers do not need to be reacquired to reactivate the licensed function at a future date.
Activation
Licensed functions are activated by the installation of feature activation codes into the 283x system. The feature activation codes are made available by IBM and are obtained using the DSFA application.
Enforcement
The 283x Licensed Machine Code contains logic and other technology to maintain compliance with established authorization levels. The physical capacity for each storage type can be logically configured up to the given authorization level. If there are multiple licensed functions with the same license scope, the extent of IBM authorization is defined by the licensed function with the lowest license value.
Sub-capacity licensing requires capacity monitoring and remote connection.
Pricing examples
The following examples are provided to illustrate your Copy Services (CS) licensing requirements on FB environment:
Scenario 1
To FlashCopy on the 10 TB source, the purchase of 20 TB of capacity for Copy Services (CS) license is required.
Scenario 2
To Metro Mirror on a source 10 TB and then a single FlashCopy on the target 10 TB, the purchase of 10 TB of CS license on the source and the purchase of 20 TB of CS on the target is required.
Scenario 3
To Global Mirror on a source 10 TB and then a single FlashCopy on the target 10 TB, the purchase of 10 TB of CS license on the source and the purchase of 20 TB of CS on the target is required.
Scenario 4
To Metro Global Mirror on a source 10 TB and then a single FlashCopy on the target 10 TB, the purchase of 10 TB of CS license on the source and secondary, and the purchase of 20 TB of CS on the target is required.
Scenario 5
To zGM/XRC 10 TB, the purchase of 10 TB and 10 TB of capacity for CS license on source and target respectively is required.
Scenario 6
To perform four site replications, the purchase of the appropriate capacity license requirement for each box is required.
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For additional information on DS8880 2831, refer to Hardware Announcement 115-139, dated October 20, 2015.
For additional information on DS8880 2832, refer to Hardware Announcement 115-142, dated October 20, 2015.
For additional information on DS8880 2833, refer to Hardware Announcement 115-140, dated October 20, 2015.
For additional information on DS8880 2834, refer to Hardware Announcement 115-141, dated October 20, 2015.
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| Description | Machine type | Model | Feature |
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| DS8000 series Function Authorization | 2836 | LF8 | |
| Administrative indicators: | |||
| IBM/Openwave Alliance indicator | 0930 | ||
| IBM System i® indicator | 0931 | ||
| IBM System p indicator | 0932 | ||
| IBM System x indicator | 0933 | ||
| IBM System z® indicator | 0934 | ||
| IBM System z business class indicator | 0935 | ||
| Linux™ indicator | 0940 | ||
| IBM ProtecTIER® indicator | 0960 | ||
| IBM Storwize® V7000 indicator | 0961 | ||
| IBM N series indicator | 0962 | ||
| IBM SAN Volume Controller indicator | 0963 | ||
| IBM/EPIC indicator | 0964 | ||
| VMware VAAI indicator | 0965 | ||
| Base Function (BF): | |||
| BF - Up to 100 TB capacity | 8151 | ||
| BF - 100.1 TB to 250 TB capacity | 8152 | ||
| BF - 250.1 TB to 500 TB capacity | 8153 | ||
| BF - 500.1 TB to 1250 TB capacity | 8154 | ||
| BF - 1250.1 TB to 3000 TB capacity | 8155 | ||
| BF - 3000.1 TB to 6000 TB capacity | 8156 | ||
| BF - 6000.1 TB to 10000 TB | 8160 | ||
| Copy Services (CS) license: | |||
| CS - Inactive | 8250 | ||
| CS - Up to 100 TB capacity | 8251 | ||
| CS - 100.1 TB to 250 TB capacity | 8252 | ||
| CS - 250.1 TB to 500 TB capacity | 8253 | ||
| CS - 500.1 TB to 1250 TB capacity | 8254 | ||
| CS - 1250.1 TB to 3000 TB capacity | 8255 | ||
| CS - 3000.1 TB to 6000 TB capacity | 8256 | ||
| CS - 6000.1 TB to 10000 TB | 8260 | ||
| z-synergy Services (zsS) license: | |||
| zsS - Active | 8300 | ||
| zsS - Inactive | 8350 | ||
| zsS - Up to 100 TB capacity | 8351 | ||
| zsS - 100.1 TB to 250 TB capacity | 8352 | ||
| zsS - 250.1 TB to 500 TB capacity | 8353 | ||
| zsS - 500.1 TB to 1250 TB capacity | 8354 | ||
| zsS - 1250.1 TB to 3000 TB capacity | 8355 | ||
| zsS - 3000.1 TB to 6000 TB capacity | 8356 | ||
| zsS - 6000.1 TB to 10000 TB | 8360 |
| Description | Machine type | Model | Feature |
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| DS8000 series Function Authorization | 2837 | LF8 | |
| Administrative indicators: | |||
| IBM/Openwave Alliance indicator | 0930 | ||
| IBM System i indicator | 0931 | ||
| IBM System p indicator | 0932 | ||
| IBM System x indicator | 0933 | ||
| IBM System z indicator | 0934 | ||
| IBM System z business class indicator | 0935 | ||
| Linux indicator | 0940 | ||
| IBM ProtecTIER indicator | 0960 | ||
| IBM Storwize V7000 indicator | 0961 | ||
| IBM N series indicator | 0962 | ||
| IBM SAN Volume Controller indicator | 0963 | ||
| IBM/EPIC indicator | 0964 | ||
| VMware VAAI indicator | 0965 | ||
| Base Function (BF): | |||
| BF - Up to 100 TB capacity | 8151 | ||
| BF - 100.1 TB to 250 TB capacity | 8152 | ||
| BF - 250.1 TB to 500 TB capacity | 8153 | ||
| BF - 500.1 TB to 1250 TB capacity | 8154 | ||
| BF - 1250.1 TB to 3000 TB capacity | 8155 | ||
| BF - 3000.1 TB to 6000 TB capacity | 8156 | ||
| BF - 6000.1 TB to 10000 TB | 8160 | ||
| Copy Services (CS) license: | |||
| CS - Inactive | 8250 | ||
| CS - Up to 100 TB capacity | 8251 | ||
| CS - 100.1 TB to 250 TB capacity | 8252 | ||
| CS - 250.1 TB to 500 TB capacity | 8253 | ||
| CS - 500.1 TB to 1250 TB capacity | 8254 | ||
| CS - 1250.1 TB to 3000 TB capacity | 8255 | ||
| CS - 3000.1 TB to 6000 TB capacity | 8256 | ||
| CS - 6000.1 TB to 10000 TB | 8260 | ||
| z-synergy Services (zsS) license: | |||
| zsS - Active | 8300 | ||
| zsS - Inactive | 8350 | ||
| zsS - Up to 100 TB capacity | 8351 | ||
| zsS - 100.1 TB to 250 TB capacity | 8352 | ||
| zsS - 250.1 TB to 500 TB capacity | 8353 | ||
| zsS - 500.1 TB to 1250 TB capacity | 8354 | ||
| zsS - 1250.1 TB to 3000 TB capacity | 8355 | ||
| zsS - 3000.1 TB to 6000 TB capacity | 8356 | ||
| zsS - 6000.1 TB to 10000 TB | 8360 |
| Description | Machine type | Model | Feature |
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| DS8000 series Function Authorization | 2838 | LF8 | |
| Administrative indicators: | |||
| IBM/Openwave Alliance indicator | 0930 | ||
| IBM System i indicator | 0931 | ||
| IBM System p indicator | 0932 | ||
| IBM System x indicator | 0933 | ||
| IBM System z indicator | 0934 | ||
| IBM System z business class indicator | 0935 | ||
| Linux indicator | 0940 | ||
| IBM ProtecTIER indicator | 0960 | ||
| IBM Storwize V7000 indicator | 0961 | ||
| IBM N series indicator | 0962 | ||
| IBM SAN Volume Controller indicator | 0963 | ||
| IBM/EPIC indicator | 0964 | ||
| VMware VAAI indicator | 0965 | ||
| Base Function (BF): | |||
| BF - Up to 100 TB capacity | 8151 | ||
| BF - 100.1 TB to 250 TB capacity | 8152 | ||
| BF - 250.1 TB to 500 TB capacity | 8153 | ||
| BF - 500.1 TB to 1250 TB capacity | 8154 | ||
| BF - 1250.1 TB to 3000 TB capacity | 8155 | ||
| BF - 3000.1 TB to 6000 TB capacity | 8156 | ||
| BF - 6000.1 TB to 10000 TB | 8160 | ||
| Copy Services (CS) license: | |||
| CS - Inactive | 8250 | ||
| CS - Up to 100 TB capacity | 8251 | ||
| CS - 100.1 TB to 250 TB capacity | 8252 | ||
| CS - 250.1 TB to 500 TB capacity | 8253 | ||
| CS - 500.1 TB to 1250 TB capacity | 8254 | ||
| CS - 1250.1 TB to 3000 TB capacity | 8255 | ||
| CS - 3000.1 TB to 6000 TB capacity | 8256 | ||
| CS - 6000.1 TB to 10000 TB | 8260 | ||
| z-synergy Services (zsS) license: | |||
| zsS - Active | 8300 | ||
| zsS - Inactive | 8350 | ||
| zsS - Up to 100 TB capacity | 8351 | ||
| zsS - 100.1 TB to 250 TB capacity | 8352 | ||
| zsS - 250.1 TB to 500 TB capacity | 8353 | ||
| zsS - 500.1 TB to 1250 TB capacity | 8354 | ||
| zsS - 1250.1 TB to 3000 TB capacity | 8355 | ||
| zsS - 3000.1 TB to 6000 TB capacity | 8356 | ||
| zsS - 6000.1 TB to 10000 TB | 8360 |
| Description | Machine type | Model | Feature |
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| DS8000 series Function Authorization | 2839 | LF8 | |
| Administrative indicators: | |||
| IBM/Openwave Alliance indicator | 0930 | ||
| IBM System i indicator | 0931 | ||
| IBM System p indicator | 0932 | ||
| IBM System x indicator | 0933 | ||
| IBM System z indicator | 0934 | ||
| IBM System z business class indicator | 0935 | ||
| Linux indicator | 0940 | ||
| IBM ProtecTIER indicator | 0960 | ||
| IBM Storwize V7000 indicator | 0961 | ||
| IBM N series indicator | 0962 | ||
| IBM SAN Volume Controller indicator | 0963 | ||
| IBM/EPIC indicator | 0964 | ||
| VMware VAAI indicator | 0965 | ||
| Base Function (BF): | |||
| BF - Up to 100 TB capacity | 8151 | ||
| BF - 100.1 TB to 250 TB capacity | 8152 | ||
| BF - 250.1 TB to 500 TB capacity | 8153 | ||
| BF - 500.1 TB to 1250 TB capacity | 8154 | ||
| BF - 1250.1 TB to 3000 TB capacity | 8155 | ||
| BF - 3000.1 TB to 6000 TB capacity | 8156 | ||
| BF - 6000.1 TB to 10000 TB | 8160 | ||
| Copy Services (CS) license: | |||
| CS - Inactive | 8250 | ||
| CS - Up to 100 TB capacity | 8251 | ||
| CS - 100.1 TB to 250 TB capacity | 8252 | ||
| CS - 250.1 TB to 500 TB capacity | 8253 | ||
| CS - 500.1 TB to 1250 TB capacity | 8254 | ||
| CS - 1250.1 TB to 3000 TB capacity | 8255 | ||
| CS - 3000.1 TB to 6000 TB capacity | 8256 | ||
| CS - 6000.1 TB to 10000 TB | 8260 | ||
| z-synergy Services (zsS) license: | |||
| zsS - Active | 8300 | ||
| zsS - Inactive | 8350 | ||
| zsS - Up to 100 TB capacity | 8351 | ||
| zsS - 100.1 TB to 250 TB capacity | 8352 | ||
| zsS - 250.1 TB to 500 TB capacity | 8353 | ||
| zsS - 500.1 TB to 1250 TB capacity | 8354 | ||
| zsS - 1250.1 TB to 3000 TB capacity | 8355 | ||
| zsS - 3000.1 TB to 6000 TB capacity | 8356 | ||
| zsS - 6000.1 TB to 10000 TB | 8360 |
Model conversions
| From Model | To Model | Description |
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| 2396-LFA | 2836-LF8 | DS8000 series Function Authorization Model LF8 |
| 2397-LFA | 2836-LF8 | DS8000 series Function Authorization Model LF8 |
| 2398-LFA | 2836-LF8 | DS8000 series Function Authorization Model LF8 |
| 2399-LFA | 2836-LF8 | DS8000 series Function Authorization Model LF8 |
| 2397-LFA | 2837-LF8 | DS8000 series Function Authorization Model LF8 |
| 2398-LFA | 2837-LF8 | DS8000 series Function Authorization Model LF8 |
| 2399-LFA | 2837-LF8 | DS8000 series Function Authorization Model LF8 |
| 2398-LFA | 2838-LF8 | DS8000 series Function Authorization Model LF8 |
| 2399-LFA | 2838-LF8 | DS8000 series Function Authorization Model LF8 |
| 2399-LFA | 2839-LF8 | DS8000 series Function Authorization Model LF8 |
Note: The existing advanced functions licenses will be replaced according to the three bundles of advanced functions that are offered on Machine types 2836, 2837, 2838, and 2839 Model LF8. The total capacity of the advanced function licenses available on Model LF8 will based on the total capacity of customer's current licenses on the DS8870.
Note: For those boxes having different capacity value on the copy services licenses (sub-capacity activated), the new copy services license and z-synergy services license will be converted utilizing the highest capacity value.
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No publications are shipped with the DS8000 series Function Authorizations.
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Specified operating environment
Hardware requirements
Each DS8000 series Function Authorization (IBM 283x) establishes the extent of IBM authorization for one or more licensed functions acquired for an IBM DS8880 (IBM 283x). Each 283x function authorization is applicable only for the specific 283x machine (by serial number) for which it was acquired and is not transferable to another serial numbered 283x machine.
Each 283x function authorization requires a corequisite licensed function indicator feature number on the 283x machine for which it was acquired:
| Licensed function | IBM 283x Indicator Feature number | IBM 283x Function Authorization Models and feature numbers |
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| Base Function (BF) | 81xx | Model LF8 feature number 8151-8160 |
| Copy Services (CS) | 82xx | Model LF8 feature number 8250-8260 |
| z-synergy Services (zsS) | 83xx | Model LF8 feature number 8350-8360 |
A minimum of 10 TB unit Base Function (BF) license is required on every 283x base unit (Model 980 and 981). The extent of IBM authorization acquired through the 283x Model LF8 feature numbers must cover the physical capacity for each acquired drive set of the 283x system, where system is defined as the base unit and all physically attached expansion units.
| Feature | Description | Corequisite |
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| 8151 | BF - Up to 100 TB capacity | Model LF8 feature #8151 |
| 8152 | BF - 100.1 TB to 250 TB capacity | Model LF8 feature #8152 |
| 8153 | BF - 250.1 TB to 500 TB capacity | Model LF8 feature #8153 |
| 8154 | BF - 500.1 TB to 1250 TB capacity | Model LF8 feature #8154 |
| 8155 | BF - 1250.1 TB to 3000 TB capacity | Model LF8 feature #8155 |
| 8156 | BF - 3000.1 TB to 6000 TB capacity | Model LF8 feature #8156 |
| 8160 | BF - 6000.1 TB to 10000 TB | Model LF8 feature #8160 |
The physical capacity for base function licenses (Model LF8 feature numbers 8151-8160) are required. This is required for the base function and for a valid system configuration.
The number of TB unit base function license feature activation code can be retrieved and activated by using the DSFA application. The capacity of the storage system for base function licenses are mainly a pricing mechanism, so there will not be any feature activation code to be retrieved and activated by using the DSFA application.
If the base function license has not been acquired and activated on the machine, disk drives installed within the 283x system cannot be logically configured for use. Upon activation of the base function, disk drives can be logically configured up to the extent of IBM authorization.
As additional disk drives are installed, the extent of IBM authorization must be increased by acquiring additional 283x Model LF8 feature numbers. Otherwise, the additional disk drives cannot be logically configured for use.
Limitations
- Conversions between machine types is not supported.
- The intermix of models and features between machine types is not supported. For example, intermixing of machine type 2836 model LF8 and machine type 2838 model LF8 is not supported.
- The amount of physical capacity within a 283x system that can be logically configured for use will be enforced by the 283x Licensed Machine Code to maintain compliance with the extent of IBM authorization established for licensed functions activated on the machine. The 283x Licensed Machine Code will not allow the logical configuration of physical capacity beyond the extent of IBM authorization.
- A lateral change or reduction in the license scope is a disruptive
activity and requires a machine IML (Model 980 or 981).
- A lateral change is defined as changing the license scope from FB to CKD or from CKD to FB.
- A reduction is defined as changing the license scope from ALL to FB or from ALL to CKD.
- The deactivation of an activated licensed function occurs at the next machine IML (Model 980 or 981).
Planning information
Customer responsibilities
Determining the required extent of IBM authorization
You are responsible for determining the extent of IBM authorization required for each licensed function. Your disk marketing specialist can help you with this activity. Below are some general guidelines:
- The required authorization level depends upon the license scope:
- If the license scope is FB, the authorization level must be equal to or greater than the total amount of physical capacity within the system that will be logically configured as FB.
- If the license scope is CKD, the authorization level must be equal to or greater than the total amount of physical capacity within the system that will be logically configured as CKD.
- If the license scope is ALL, the authorization level must be equal to or greater than the total system physical capacity.
- The required authorization level stated above could be applicable to the base function license only.
- Refer to IBM DS8880 Introduction and Planning Guide (GC27-8525) for physical capacity calculation guidelines.
Licensed function management and activation
Licensed function management and activation activities responsibilities:
- Management refers to use of the DSFA application to select the license scope and assign the license value.
- Activation refers to the retrieval and installation of the feature activation code into the 283x system. The feature activation code is made available by IBM and obtained using the DSFA application.
These activities are your responsibility during the initial activation of a licensed function and when you increase the extent of IBM authorization.
DSFA application
To access DSFA, you will be required to enter information about your 283x machine. You can find this information on the Storage Unit General Properties page in the IBM DS8000 Storage Manager application.
The DSFA application is available at
You are responsible for downloading or obtaining from IBM, and installing designated Machine Code (microcode, basic input/output system code (called BIOS), utility programs, device drivers, and diagnostics delivered with an IBM machine) and other software updates in a timely manner from an IBM Internet website or from other electronic media, and following the instructions that IBM provides. You may request IBM to install Machine Code changes; however, you may be charged for that service.
Cable orders
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Direct customer support
Direct customer support for the DS8000 Function Authorization is provided by IBM Operational Support Services - Support Line. This fee service can enhance your productivity by providing voice and electronic access into the IBM support organization. IBM Operational Support Services - Support Line will help answer questions pertaining to product and feature usage (how to), configuration and product compatibility for eligible products. For a list of the products supported through Support Line, visit
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IBM has transformed its delivery of hardware and software support services to help you achieve higher system availability. Electronic Services is a web-enabled solution that offers an exclusive, no-additional-charge enhancement to the service and support available for IBM servers. These services are designed to provide the opportunity for greater system availability with faster problem resolution and preemptive monitoring. Electronic Services comprises two separate, but complementary, elements: Electronic Services news page and Electronic Services Agent.
The Electronic Services news page is a single Internet entry point that replaces the multiple entry points traditionally used to access IBM Internet services and support. The news page enables you to gain easier access to IBM resources for assistance in resolving technical problems.
The Electronic Service Agent™ is no-additional-charge software that resides on your server. It monitors events and transmits system inventory information to IBM on a periodic, client-defined timetable. The Electronic Service Agent automatically reports hardware problems to IBM. Early knowledge about potential problems enables IBM to deliver proactive service that may result in higher system availability and performance. In addition, information collected through the Service Agent is made available to IBM service support representatives when they help answer your questions or diagnose problems. Installation and use of IBM Electronic Service Agent for problem reporting enables IBM to provide better support and service for your IBM server.
To learn how Electronic Services can work for you, visit
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Volume orders
Contact your IBM representative.
IBM Global Financing
Yes
Products - terms and conditions
Warranty period
- Machine Type 2836, 1 year (tied to Machine Type 2831)
- Machine Type 2837, 2 years (tied to Machine Type 2832)
- Machine Type 2838, 3 years (tied to Machine Type 2833)
- Machine Type 2839, 4 years (tied to Machine Type 2834)
Warranty for a DS8000 series licensed function is entitled as a feature of the 283x machine for which the licensed function is authorized, under the terms and conditions associated with that machine.
Advanced functions license is applicable to original owner of the machine with specific machine type and serial number and is not transferable.
Warranty service for a DS8000 series licensed function is provided on the 238x machine for which the licensed function is authorized, under the terms and conditions associated with that machine, and is available until the expiration of that machine's warranty period.
Usage plan machine
No
IBM hourly service rate classification
When a type of service involves the exchange of a machine part, the replacement may not be new, but will be in good working order.
General terms and conditions
Field-installable features
Yes
Model conversions
Yes
Machine installation
Customer setup. Customers are responsible for installation according to the instructions IBM provides with the machine.
Graduated program license charges apply
No
Licensed Machine Code
IBM Machine Code is licensed for use by a customer on the IBM machine for which it was provided by IBM under the terms and conditions of the IBM License Agreement for Machine Code, to enable the machine to function in accordance with its specifications, and only for the capacity authorized by IBM and acquired by the customer. You can obtain the agreement at
Access to Machine Code updates is conditioned on entitlement and license validation in accordance with IBM policy and practice. IBM may verify entitlement through customer number, serial number, electronic restrictions, or any other means or methods employed by IBM in its discretion.
You may also obtain updated code by contacting your IBM representative.
If the machine does not function as warranted and your problem can be resolved through your application of downloadable Machine Code, you are responsible for downloading and installing these designated Machine Code changes as IBM specifies. If you would prefer, you may request IBM to install downloadable Machine Code changes; however, you may be charged for that service.
Machine Code License Acceptance Requirement
Acceptance-By-Use Machine: Yes, acceptance of the Machine Code license terms is conveyed through the user's initial use of the Machine.
Educational allowance
A reduced charge is available to qualified education customers. The educational allowance may not be added to any other discount or allowance.
The educational allowance is 15% for the products in this announcement.
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| Description | Machine type | Model | Feature number |
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| DS8000 series Function Authorization | 2836 | LF8 | |
| Administrative indicators: | |||
| IBM/Openwave Alliance indicator | 0930 | ||
| IBM System i® indicator | 0931 | ||
| IBM System p indicator | 0932 | ||
| IBM System x indicator | 0933 | ||
| IBM System z® indicator | 0934 | ||
| IBM System z business class indicator | 0935 | ||
| Linux™ indicator | 0940 | ||
| IBM ProtecTIER® indicator | 0960 | ||
| IBM Storwize® V7000 indicator | 0961 | ||
| IBM N series indicator | 0962 | ||
| IBM SAN Volume Controller indicator | 0963 | ||
| IBM/EPIC indicator | 0964 | ||
| VMware VAAI indicator | 0965 | ||
| Base Function (BF) | |||
| BF - Up to 100 TB capacity | 8151 | ||
| BF - 100.1 TB to 250 TB capacity | 8152 | ||
| BF - 250.1 TB to 500 TB capacity | 8153 | ||
| BF - 500.1 TB to 1250 TB capacity | 8154 | ||
| BF - 1250.1 TB to 3000 TB capacity | 8155 | ||
| BF - 3000.1 TB to 6000 TB capacity | 8156 | ||
| BF - 6000.1 TB to 10000 TB | 8160 | ||
| Copy Services (CS) license | |||
| CS - Inactive | 8250 | ||
| CS - Up to 100 TB capacity | 8251 | ||
| CS - 100.1 TB to 250 TB capacity | 8252 | ||
| CS - 250.1 TB to 500 TB capacity | 8253 | ||
| CS - 500.1 TB to 1250 TB capacity | 8254 | ||
| CS - 1250.1 TB to 3000 TB capacity | 8255 | ||
| CS - 3000.1 TB to 6000 TB capacity | 8256 | ||
| CS - 6000.1 TB to 10000 TB | 8260 | ||
| z-synergy Services (zsS) license | |||
| zsS - Active | 8300 | ||
| zsS - Inactive | 8350 | ||
| zsS - Up to 100 TB capacity | 8351 | ||
| zsS - 100.1 TB to 250 TB capacity | 8352 | ||
| zsS - 250.1 TB to 500 TB capacity | 8353 | ||
| zsS - 500.1 TB to 1250 TB capacity | 8354 | ||
| zsS - 1250.1 TB to 3000 TB capacity | 8355 | ||
| zsS - 3000.1 TB to 6000 TB capacity | 8356 | ||
| zsS - 6000.1 TB to 10000 TB | 8360 |
| Description | Machine type | Model | Feature number |
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| DS8000 series Function Authorization | 2837 | LF8 | |
| Administrative indicators: | |||
| IBM/Openwave Alliance indicator | 0930 | ||
| IBM System i indicator | 0931 | ||
| IBM System p indicator | 0932 | ||
| IBM System x indicator | 0933 | ||
| IBM System z indicator | 0934 | ||
| IBM System z business class indicator | 0935 | ||
| Linux indicator | 0940 | ||
| IBM ProtecTIER indicator | 0960 | ||
| IBM Storwize V7000 indicator | 0961 | ||
| IBM N series indicator | 0962 | ||
| IBM SAN Volume Controller indicator | 0963 | ||
| IBM/EPIC indicator | 0964 | ||
| VMware VAAI indicator | 0965 | ||
| Base Function (BF) | |||
| BF - Up to 100 TB capacity | 8151 | ||
| BF - 100.1 TB to 250 TB capacity | 8152 | ||
| BF - 250.1 TB to 500 TB capacity | 8153 | ||
| BF - 500.1 TB to 1250 TB capacity | 8154 | ||
| BF - 1250.1 TB to 3000 TB capacity | 8155 | ||
| BF - 3000.1 TB to 6000 TB capacity | 8156 | ||
| BF - 6000.1 TB to 10000 TB | 8160 | ||
| Copy Services (CS) license | |||
| CS - Inactive | 8250 | ||
| CS - Up to 100 TB capacity | 8251 | ||
| CS - 100.1 TB to 250 TB capacity | 8252 | ||
| CS - 250.1 TB to 500 TB capacity | 8253 | ||
| CS - 500.1 TB to 1250 TB capacity | 8254 | ||
| CS - 1250.1 TB to 3000 TB capacity | 8255 | ||
| CS - 3000.1 TB to 6000 TB capacity | 8256 | ||
| CS - 6000.1 TB to 10000 TB | 8260 | ||
| z-synergy Services (zsS) license | |||
| zsS - Active | 8300 | ||
| zsS - Inactive | 8350 | ||
| zsS - Up to 100 TB capacity | 8351 | ||
| zsS - 100.1 TB to 250 TB capacity | 8352 | ||
| zsS - 250.1 TB to 500 TB capacity | 8353 | ||
| zsS - 500.1 TB to 1250 TB capacity | 8354 | ||
| zsS - 1250.1 TB to 3000 TB capacity | 8355 | ||
| zsS - 3000.1 TB to 6000 TB capacity | 8356 | ||
| zsS - 6000.1 TB to 10000 TB | 8360 |
| Description | Machine type | Model | Feature number |
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| DS8000 series Function Authorization | 2838 | LF8 | |
| Administrative indicators: | |||
| IBM/Openwave Alliance indicator | 0930 | ||
| IBM System i indicator | 0931 | ||
| IBM System p indicator | 0932 | ||
| IBM System x indicator | 0933 | ||
| IBM System z indicator | 0934 | ||
| IBM System z business class indicator | 0935 | ||
| Linux indicator | 0940 | ||
| IBM ProtecTIER indicator | 0960 | ||
| IBM Storwize V7000 indicator | 0961 | ||
| IBM N series indicator | 0962 | ||
| IBM SAN Volume Controller indicator | 0963 | ||
| IBM/EPIC indicator | 0964 | ||
| VMware VAAI indicator | 0965 | ||
| Base Function (BF) | |||
| BF - Up to 100 TB capacity | 8151 | ||
| BF - 100.1 TB to 250 TB capacity | 8152 | ||
| BF - 250.1 TB to 500 TB capacity | 8153 | ||
| BF - 500.1 TB to 1250 TB capacity | 8154 | ||
| BF - 1250.1 TB to 3000 TB capacity | 8155 | ||
| BF - 3000.1 TB to 6000 TB capacity | 8156 | ||
| BF - 6000.1 TB to 10000 TB | 8160 | ||
| Copy Services (CS) license | |||
| CS - Inactive | 8250 | ||
| CS - Up to 100 TB capacity | 8251 | ||
| CS - 100.1 TB to 250 TB capacity | 8252 | ||
| CS - 250.1 TB to 500 TB capacity | 8253 | ||
| CS - 500.1 TB to 1250 TB capacity | 8254 | ||
| CS - 1250.1 TB to 3000 TB capacity | 8255 | ||
| CS - 3000.1 TB to 6000 TB capacity | 8256 | ||
| CS - 6000.1 TB to 10000 TB | 8260 | ||
| z-synergy Services (zsS) license | |||
| zsS - Active | 8300 | ||
| zsS - Inactive | 8350 | ||
| zsS - Up to 100 TB capacity | 8351 | ||
| zsS - 100.1 TB to 250 TB capacity | 8352 | ||
| zsS - 250.1 TB to 500 TB capacity | 8353 | ||
| zsS - 500.1 TB to 1250 TB capacity | 8354 | ||
| zsS - 1250.1 TB to 3000 TB capacity | 8355 | ||
| zsS - 3000.1 TB to 6000 TB capacity | 8356 | ||
| zsS - 6000.1 TB to 10000 TB | 8360 |
| Description | Machine type | Model | Feature number |
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| DS8000 series Function Authorization | 2839 | LF8 | |
| Administrative indicators: | |||
| IBM/Openwave Alliance indicator | 0930 | ||
| IBM System i indicator | 0931 | ||
| IBM System p indicator | 0932 | ||
| IBM System x indicator | 0933 | ||
| IBM System z indicator | 0934 | ||
| IBM System z business class indicator | 0935 | ||
| Linux indicator | 0940 | ||
| IBM ProtecTIER indicator | 0960 | ||
| IBM Storwize V7000 indicator | 0961 | ||
| IBM N series indicator | 0962 | ||
| IBM SAN Volume Controller indicator | 0963 | ||
| IBM/EPIC indicator | 0964 | ||
| VMware VAAI indicator | 0965 | ||
| Base Function (BF) | |||
| BF - Up to 100 TB capacity | 8151 | ||
| BF - 100.1 TB to 250 TB capacity | 8152 | ||
| BF - 250.1 TB to 500 TB capacity | 8153 | ||
| BF - 500.1 TB to 1250 TB capacity | 8154 | ||
| BF - 1250.1 TB to 3000 TB capacity | 8155 | ||
| BF - 3000.1 TB to 6000 TB capacity | 8156 | ||
| BF - 6000.1 TB to 10000 TB | 8160 | ||
| Copy Services (CS) license | |||
| CS - Inactive | 8250 | ||
| CS - Up to 100 TB capacity | 8251 | ||
| CS - 100.1 TB to 250 TB capacity | 8252 | ||
| CS - 250.1 TB to 500 TB capacity | 8253 | ||
| CS - 500.1 TB to 1250 TB capacity | 8254 | ||
| CS - 1250.1 TB to 3000 TB capacity | 8255 | ||
| CS - 3000.1 TB to 6000 TB capacity | 8256 | ||
| CS - 6000.1 TB to 10000 TB | 8260 | ||
| z-synergy Services (zsS) license | |||
| zsS - Active | 8300 | ||
| zsS - Inactive | 8350 | ||
| zsS - Up to 100 TB capacity | 8351 | ||
| zsS - 100.1 TB to 250 TB capacity | 8352 | ||
| zsS - 250.1 TB to 500 TB capacity | 8353 | ||
| zsS - 500.1 TB to 1250 TB capacity | 8354 | ||
| zsS - 1250.1 TB to 3000 TB capacity | 8355 | ||
| zsS - 3000.1 TB to 6000 TB capacity | 8356 | ||
| zsS - 6000.1 TB to 10000 TB | 8360 |
| Description | Feature number | Install type | Feature conversion | Feature exchange | Feature remove | CSU |
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| Administrative indicators: | ||||||
| IBM/Openwave Alliance indicator | 0930 | Both | No | No | No | N/A |
| IBM System i indicator | 0931 | Both | No | No | No | N/A |
| IBM System p indicator | 0932 | Both | No | No | No | N/A |
| IBM System x indicator | 0933 | Both | No | No | No | N/A |
| IBM System z indicator | 0934 | Both | No | No | No | N/A |
| IBM System z business class indicator | 0935 | Both | No | No | No | N/A |
| Linux indicator | 0940 | Both | No | No | No | N/A |
| IBM ProtecTIER indicator | 0960 | Both | No | No | No | N/A |
| IBM Storwize V7000 indicator | 0961 | Both | No | No | No | N/A |
| IBM N series indicator | 0962 | Both | No | No | No | N/A |
| IBM SAN Volume Controller indicator | 0963 | Both | No | No | No | N/A |
| IBM/EPIC indicator | 0964 | Both | No | No | No | N/A |
| VMware VAAI indicator | 0965 | Both | No | No | No | N/A |
| Base Function (BF) | ||||||
| BF - Up to 100 TB capacity | 8151 | Both | No | No | No | Yes |
| BF - 100.1 TB to 250 TB capacity | 8152 | Both | No | No | No | Yes |
| BF - 250.1 TB to 500 TB capacity | 8153 | Both | No | No | No | Yes |
| BF - 500.1 TB to 1250 TB capacity | 8154 | Both | No | No | No | Yes |
| BF - 1250.1 TB to 3000 TB capacity | 8155 | Both | No | No | No | Yes |
| BF - 3000.1 TB to 6000 TB capacity | 8156 | Both | No | No | No | Yes |
| BF - 6000.1 TB to 10000 TB | 8160 | Both | No | No | No | Yes |
| Copy Services (CS) license | ||||||
| CS - Inactive | 8250 | Both | No | No | No | Yes |
| CS - Up to 100 TB capacity | 8251 | Both | No | No | No | Yes |
| CS - 100.1 TB to 250 TB capacity | 8252 | Both | No | No | No | Yes |
| CS - 250.1 TB to 500 TB capacity | 8253 | Both | No | No | No | Yes |
| CS - 500.1 TB to 1250 TB capacity | 8254 | Both | No | No | No | Yes |
| CS - 1250.1 TB to 3000 TB capacity | 8255 | Both | No | No | No | Yes |
| CS - 3000.1 TB to 6000 TB capacity | 8256 | Both | No | No | No | Yes |
| CS - 6000.1 TB to 10000 TB | 8260 | Both | No | No | No | Yes |
| z-synergy Services (zsS) license | ||||||
| zsS - Active | 8300 | Both | No | No | No | Yes |
| zsS - Inactive | 8350 | Both | No | No | No | Yes |
| zsS - Up to 100 TB capacity | 8351 | Both | No | No | No | Yes |
| zsS - 100.1 TB to 250 TB capacity | 8352 | Both | No | No | No | Yes |
| zsS - 250.1 TB to 500 TB capacity | 8353 | Both | No | No | No | Yes |
| zsS - 500.1 TB to 1250 TB capacity | 8354 | Both | No | No | No | Yes |
| zsS - 1250.1 TB to 3000 TB capacity | 8355 | Both | No | No | No | Yes |
| zsS - 3000.1 TB to 6000 TB capacity | 8356 | Both | No | No | No | Yes |
| zsS - 6000.1 TB to 10000 TB | 8360 | Both | No | No | No | Yes |
CSU = Customer setup
N/A = Not applicable
ServiceElect (ESA) charges
For ServiceElect (ESA) maintenance service charges, contact IBM Global Services at 888-IBM-4343 (426-4343).
Model conversion purchase price
| From Model | To Model | Description | Continuous maintenance |
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| 2396-LFA | 2836-LF8 | DS8000 series Function Authorization Model LF8 | Yes |
| 2397-LFA | 2836-LF8 | DS8000 series Function Authorization Model LF8 | Yes |
| 2398-LFA | 2836-LF8 | DS8000 series Function Authorization Model LF8 | Yes |
| 2399-LFA | 2836-LF8 | DS8000 series Function Authorization Model LF8 | Yes |
| 2397-LFA | 2837-LF8 | DS8000 series Function Authorization Model LF8 | Yes |
| 2398-LFA | 2837-LF8 | DS8000 series Function Authorization Model LF8 | Yes |
| 2399-LFA | 2837-LF8 | DS8000 series Function Authorization Model LF8 | Yes |
| 2398-LFA | 2838-LF8 | DS8000 series Function Authorization Model LF8 | Yes |
| 2399-LFA | 2838-LF8 | DS8000 series Function Authorization Model LF8 | Yes |
| 2399-LFA | 2839-LF8 | DS8000 series Function Authorization Model LF8 | Yes |
Pricing terms
Prices in the following PDF prices link are suggested list prices on day of announcement for the U.S. only. They are provided for your information only. Dealer prices may vary, and prices may also vary by country. IBM list price does not include tax or shipping and is subject to change without notice.
IBM Global Financing
IBM Global Financing offers competitive financing to credit-qualified customers to assist them in acquiring IT solutions. Offerings include financing for IT acquisition, including hardware, software, and services, from both IBM and other manufacturers or vendors. Offerings (for all customer segments: small, medium, and large enterprise), rates, terms, and availability can vary by country. Contact your local IBM Global Financing organization or visit
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 customers. Rates are based on a customer'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.
Financing solutions from IBM Global Financing can help you stretch your budget and affordably acquire the new product. But beyond the initial acquisition, our end-to-end approach to IT management can also help keep your technologies current, reduce costs, minimize risk, and preserve your ability to make flexible equipment decisions throughout the entire technology lifecycle.
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Electronic Service Agent is a trademark of IBM Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.
IBM, DS8000, Global Technology Services, Easy Tier, FlashCopy, FICON, z/OS, System i, System z, ProtecTIER, Storwize and ibm.com are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.
Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States, other countries, or both.
Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.
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