IBM SmartCloud Entry for Power bundle, V2.4 helps you quickly implement entry cloud capabilities
IBM United States Software Announcement 212-084October 9, 2012
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SmartCloud Entry for Power® bundle enables Power Systems™ clients with PowerVM® to quickly and easily start the transition to a cloud-based infrastructure and prove the benefits of a cloud delivery model.
SmartCloud Entry for Power bundle offers a self-service web portal that simplifies provisioning of virtualized workloads and configuration of IT resources (CPU, memory, storage, and networking) including:
- Heterogeneous management: A single instance of SmartCloud Entry can manage Power compute nodes and x86 compute nodes.
- Virtualized workload creation, modification, deletion, and replication.
- Activity monitoring, metering, budgeting, and billing of deployed workloads.
- Project-level access control and sharing of virtualized workloads.
- Approval policies for VM-level or project-level with optional administrator review and control of end-user operations.
- Custom expiration policies for virtualized workloads to alleviate proliferation of unused workloads.
- Administrator-defined settings and network configurations for virtual appliances.
- IT resource metering and pay-per-use billing mode.
- Authentication, authorization, and audit logs.
- Integration with external LDAP server for authentication and email systems for notifications.
- Open REST APIs for third-party customization and integration.
For ordering, contact your IBM® representative, an IBM Business Partner, or IBM Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL (Reference: RE001).
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SmartCloud Entry for Power bundle, V2.4 is an introductory private cloud offering that is designed to be simple to deploy and easy to use. It works with your existing IBM Power Systems infrastructure, and can enable data center managers to quickly deploy self-service provisioning of virtualized workloads with a simple interface that offers oversight while increasing IT efficiency and lowering administration costs. SmartCloud Entry for Power bundle enables Power Systems clients with PowerVM to quickly and easily start the transition to a cloud-based infrastructure and leverage the benefits of a cloud delivery model. It combines the SmartCloud Entry cloud management software with platform management components that include IBM Systems Director VMControl™ , Storage Control, and Network Control.
SmartCloud Entry for Power bundle is a solution that builds on PowerVM virtualization and Systems Director VMControl , with support for self-service provisioning of virtualized AIX® , Linux™ , and IBM i workloads. It enables rapid scalability by allowing additional servers or blades to be added to the cloud infrastructure. It also includes basic workload metering to support a pay-per-use business model.
Power Systems are ideally suited for cloud environments, with effective virtualization, performance, scalability, and reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) characteristics, enabling you to move mission-critical workloads to a private cloud environment. SmartCloud Entry for Power bundle leverages these capabilities to quickly and easily deliver an entry private cloud for Power Systems clients.
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| Planned availability date |
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October 12, 2012
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| Description |
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SmartCloud Entry for Power bundle, V2.4 includes:
- SmartCloud Entry V2.4 for Power
- Systems Director Standard Edition V6.3
- Systems Director VMControl Enterprise Edition V2.4
- Systems Director Storage Control V4.2
In delivering the popular SmartCloud Entry software with all of the necessary prerequisite platform management components, SmartCloud Entry for Power bundle enables you to deploy a complete private cloud solution on Power Systems quickly, and cost effectively.
Featured enhancements provided by SmartCloud Entry V2.4 for Power include the following:
- Heterogeneous cloud provider support, with VMControl for Power Systems and VMware vCenter for x86 servers, from single SmartCloud Entry user interface.
- Ability to manage a Power environment with multiple VMControl instances, from single SmartCloud Entry UI.
- Ability to manage a VMware environment with multiple vCenter 5 instances, from a single SmartCloud Entry User interface.
- Export approval requests from the SmartCloud Entry database to a file for logging historical information related to the cloud.
- Create unique cloud settings for each cloud instance through the single UI.
- Create custom network configurations for each cloud instance using a single UI.
- Write approval policies, requiring the cloud administrator approvals unique to each cloud instance.
- Export events from the SmartCloud Entry database to a file for logging historical events occurring across the cloud.
- Assist the cloud administrator with regular maintenance through the ability to clear events from the SmartCloud Entry database.
- Ability of a cloud administrator to generate custom expiration policies for each cloud instance determining unique deployment expiration behavior for each cloud type.
- Ability for the cloud administrator to establish custom expiration policies at the project level, overriding the cloud instance default for unique settings such as enablement, maximum expiration date, grace period, and whether to stop or delete the workload upon expiration.
SmartCloud Entry installed on AIX for Power can manage both Power Systems servers and IBM System x® servers in a private cloud within a data center.
Accessibility by people with disabilities
A US Section 508 Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) containing details on accessibility compliance can be requested at
Section 508 of the US Rehabilitation Act
IBM SmartCloud™ Entry for Power bundle, when used in accordance with IBM's associated documentation, satisfies the applicable requirements of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, provided that any assistive technology used with the product properly interoperates with it. A US Section 508 Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) can be requested on the following website
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| Reference information |
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Refer to Software Announcement 212-362, dated October 09, 2012
Business Partner information
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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| Program number |
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Program Program number VRM name 5765-SKP 2.4.0 IBM SmartCloud Entry for Power bundle 5660-SKP 1.1 SW Maintenance Registration 1 Year 5661-SKP 1.1 SW Maintenance 1 Yr After License Charge 5662-SKP 1.1 SW Maintenance Registration 3 Year 5664-SKP 1.1 SW Maintenance 3 Yr After License Charge
Product identification number
Maintenance Maintenance
Program PID number 1-year PID number 3-year PID number
5765-SKP 5660-SKP 5662-SKP
5661-SKP 5663-SKP
5664-SKP
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| Offering Information |
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Product information is available via the Offering Information website
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| Publications |
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No publications are shipped with this program.
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Specified operating environment
Hardware requirements
IBM Power Systems
Software requirements
One of the following operating systems:
- AIX 7
- AIX 6
The program's specifications and specified operating environment information may be found in documentation accompanying the program, if available, such as a README file, or other information published by IBM , such as an announcement letter. Documentation and other program content may be supplied only in the English language.
Planning information
Packaging
The IBM SmartCloud Entry for Power bundle package contains DVDs that include product installation documentation and files.
Your Proof of Entitlement (PoE) for this program is a copy of a paid sales receipt, purchase order, invoice, or other sales record from IBM or its authorized reseller from whom you acquired the program, provided that it states the license charge unit (the characteristics of intended use of the program, number of processors, number of users) and quantity acquired.
Information about how you may obtain program services will be provided by the party (either IBM or its authorized reseller) from whom you acquired the program.
Security, auditability, and control
Security and auditability features of the SDMC are like the HMC. SDMC relies on the security of the Linux-based appliance, including ssh and a restricted shell. The Systems Director application audits users and tasks, and provides an SSL-based user interface that allows for customer-supplied certificates.
The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communication facilities.
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Charge metric
Program name PID number Charge metric
IBM SmartCloud Entry for Power bundle 5765-SKP Per Processor Core
Small, Medium, Large
SW Maintenance Registration 1 Year 5660-SKP Per Processor Core
Small, Medium, Large
SW Maintenance 1 Yr After License 5661-SKP Per Processor Core
Charge Small, Medium, Large
SW Maintenance Registration 3 Year 5662-SKP Per Processor Core
Small, Medium, Large
SW Maintenance 3 Yr After License 5664-SKP Per Processor Core
Charge Small, Medium, Large
Processor
Processor is a unit of measure by which the Program can be licensed. Processor (commonly called a processor core or CPU) is functional unit within a computing device that interprets and executes instructions. A processor consists of at least an instruction control unit and one or more arithmetic or logic unit. With multicore technology, each core is considered a processor. A Proof of Entitlement (PoE) must be acquired for all activated processor cores available for use on the server.
Authorization for the IBM SmartCloud Entry for Power program is based on the total number of activated processors on the machine(s) running the Program and the activated processors on the machines being managed by the program.
Orders may be placed beginning with configurator availability.
For new orders, select from the following table:
5765-SKP IBM SmartCloud Entry for Power bundle, V2.4
Processor
based
feature
Description number
Per processor core - small 0001
Per processor core - medium 0002
Upgrade small to medium 0003
Per processor core - large 0004
Upgrade small to large 0005
Upgrade medium to large 0006
Software Maintenance
This software license includes Software Maintenance, previously referred to as Software Subscription and Technical Support.
Extending coverage for a total of three 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.
5660-SKP SW Maintenance Registration 1 Year
Feature
Description number
Per processor core on small reg 1805
Per processor core on small reg 7x24 1807
Per processor core on medium reg 1808
Per processor core on medium reg 7x24 1810
Per processor core on large reg 1811
Per processor core on large reg 7x24 1813
5661-SKP SW Maintenance 1 Yr After License Charge
Feature
Description number
Per processor core on small ALC 0679
Per processor core on medium ALC 0680
Per processor core on large ALC 0681
5662-SKP SW Maintenance Registration 3 Year
Feature
Description number
Per processor core on small reg 0994
Per processor core on small reg 7x24 0995
Per processor core on medium reg 0996
Per processor core on medium reg 7x24 0997
Per processor core on large reg 0998
Per processor core on large reg 7x24 0999
5664-SKP SW Maintenance 3 Yr After License Charge
Feature
Description number
Per processor core on small ALC 0001
Per processor core on medium ALC 0002
Per processor core on large ALC 0003
System program order (SPO):
An order for SPO 5692-A6P is mandatory for shipments of program distribution. The individual licensed program orders are for registration and billing purposes only. No shipment occurs under these orders.
Specify feature number 3435.
Machine-readable materials are only available on DVD. To receive shipment of machine-readable materials, the order needs to include SPO 5692-A6P. The individual licensed program order (for example, 5765-SKP) must still be ordered but will be for registration and billing purposes only and will not result in shipment of materials.
Program Feature number Program/Function name number 5692-A6P IBM SmartCloud Entry for Power bundle, V2.4 2296
Basic machine-readable material:
Select one of the following priced feature numbers for media type under 5692-A6P.
Media
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Media charges
feature feature
Media type number number
DVD 3435 1100 Media Charge
DVD 3435 1101 Media No-charge
Feature
Program number Description number
5765-SKP Branch Office Expedite 3445
5660-SKP Branch Office Expedite 3445
5661-SKP Branch Office Expedite 3445
5662-SKP Branch Office Expedite 3445
5664-SKP Branch Office Expedite 3445
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| Terms and conditions |
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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).
Agreement for Acquisition of Software Maintenance
The IBM Agreement for Acquisition of Software Maintenance (Z125-6011) agreement applies for Subscription and Support (also referred to as Software Maintenance) and does not require customer signatures.
These programs are licensed under the IBM Program License Agreement (IPLA) and the associated Agreement for Acquisition of Software Maintenance, which provide for support with ongoing access to releases and versions of the program. IBM includes one year of Software Subscription and Support (also referred to as Software Maintenance) with the initial license acquisition of each program acquired. The initial period of Software Subscription and Support (also referred to as Software Maintenance) can be extended by the purchase of a renewal option, if available. These programs have 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 form number
LC23-5134
The program's License Information will be available for review on the IBM Software License Agreement website
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, consult the IBM Software Support Handbook found at
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
Software Subscription and Support applies
Yes
All distributed software licenses include Software Subscription and Support (also referred to as Software Maintenance) for a period of 12 months from the date of acquisition, providing a streamlined way to acquire IBM software and assure technical support coverage for all licenses. Extending coverage for a total of three years from date of acquisition may be elected.
While your Software Subscription and Support (Software Maintenance) 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 via 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, consult your IBM Software Support Handbook at
Software Subscription and Support (Software Maintenance) 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.
IBM Operational Support Services - SoftwareXcel
No
System i Software Maintenance applies
No
Variable charges apply
Yes
Educational allowance available
Yes. A 15% education allowance applies to qualified education institution customers.
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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.
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For additional information and current prices, contact your local IBM representative.
5765-SKP IBM SmartCloud Entry for Power bundle, V2.4
Processor
based
feature
Description number
Per processor core - small 0001
Per processor core - medium 0002
Upgrade small to medium 0003
Per processor core - large 0004
Upgrade small to large 0005
Upgrade medium to large 0006
Software Maintenance
5660-SKP SW Maintenance Registration 1 Year
Feature
Description number
Per processor core on small reg 1805
Per processor core on small reg 7x24 1807
Per processor core on medium reg 1808
Per processor core on medium reg 7x24 1810
Per processor core on large reg 1811
Per processor core on large reg 7x24 1813
5661-SKP SW Maintenance 1 Yr After License Charge
Feature
Description number
Per processor core on small ALC 0679
Per processor core on medium ALC 0680
Per processor core on large ALC 0681
5662-SKP SW Maintenance Registration 3 Year
Feature
Description number
Per processor core on small reg 0994
Per processor core on small reg 7x24 0995
Per processor core on medium reg 0996
Per processor core on medium reg 7x24 0997
Per processor core on large reg 0998
Per processor core on large reg 7x24 0999
5664-SKP SW Maintenance 3 Yr After License Charge
Feature
Description number
Per processor core on small ALC 0001
Per processor core on medium ALC 0002
Per processor core on large ALC 0003
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. 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.
Pricing terms
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