IBM Real-time Compression Software Version 4.1 provides Random Access Compression Engine (RACE) function for the IBM Real-time Compression Appliance
IBM United States Software Announcement 213-016February 5, 2013
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Are storage requirements growing too fast? IBM® Real-time Compression™ Software version 4.1 is designed to compress CIFS/NFS data up to 80% when used in conjunction with the IBM Real-time Compression Appliance™ (2452 Model 780).
Version 4.1 adds the following functionality to IBM Real-time Compression Software:
- Support for IBM Real-time Compression Appliance STN7800 (2452-780)
- Improved performance
- Simplified pricing
For more information, refer to Hardware Announcement 113-012, dated February 05, 2013 .
For ordering, contact your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or IBM Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL (Reference: YE001).
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| Overview |
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Version 4.1 introduces the following:
Support for the IBM Real-time Compression Appliance STN7800
Version 4.1 takes advantage of the new STN7800 hardware, making use of Intel's new Sandy-Bridge architecture. The software stack was tuned to use a higher number of cores and take advantage of larger CPU cache memory. This version adds support for Intel's new 10GbE network interface cards (NICs) for increased performance in 10GbE networks.
Improved performance
Software version 4.1 introduces a change in the networking layer. This change enables the appliance to deliver throughput performance of more than 2 GB/sec. Since this is a software change, existing users of STN6500 and STN6800 models can also gain throughput improvements.
Simplified pricing
Real-time Compression Software Version 4.1 introduces new pricing by capping the number of terabytes per appliance to 50. Once this number is reached, the customer is free to compress as much data as they desire.
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| Key prerequisites |
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IBM Real-time Compression Software V4.1 requires one or more of the following:
Machine type/model Description 2452-650 IBM Real-time Compression Appliance STN6500 2452-680 IBM Real-time Compression Appliance STN6800 2452-780 IBM Real-time Compression Appliance STN7800
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| Planned availability date |
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February 15, 2013
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| Description |
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IBM Real-time Compression Software Version 4.1 provides the following:
- Support for the IBM Real-time Compression Appliance Family: The new software version takes advantage of the new Real-time Compression Appliance (2452-780). It makes use of Intel's new Sandy-Bridge architecture. The software stack was tuned to use a higher number of cores and take advantage of larger CPU cache memory. The software adds support for Intel's new 10GbE NIC for increased performance in 10GbE networks. The software was enhanced to support a single model with the introduction of STN7800, making the overall purchasing and management activities much easier compared to older generations using multiple models.
- Improved performance: Version 4.1 introduces a change in the networking layer. This change enables the appliance to deliver throughput performance of more than 2 GB/sec. Since this is a software change, existing users of STN6500 (2452-650) and STN6800 (2452-680) can also gain throughput improvements from this change.
- Simplified pricing: Real-time Compression Software Version 4.1 introduces new pricing by capping the number of terabytes per appliance to 50. Once this number is reached, the customer is free to compress as much data as they desire.
IBM Real-time Compression Appliance is a configured Intel-based server to be installed between a network and either a CIFS or NFS NAS system. It provides NAS storage optimization via Real-time Compression Software running on the appliance. This combination of hardware and software is designed to compress the data sent to the NAS by up to 80% using patented IBM RACE technology. The software is built around industry standard Lempel-Ziv (LZ) compression. RACE is designed to improve the reading and writing of data with data compression, and is designed to achieve zero performance impact while delivering increased of storage efficiency in the NAS system, depending on the data type. The resulting appliance appears as a smart cable in the network, and does not require any configuration changes, software, or drivers on any client, server, or NAS system.
Auto renewal registration of software maintenance for IBM Real-time Compression Appliance software (Feature number 9000) .
Software maintenance renewals in the AAS ordering system for IBM Real-time Compression Appliance software are available via a services contract. Selecting feature number 9000 with the software maintenance registration ordered with the IBM Real-time Compression Appliance software indicates the desire to continue software maintenance on a services contract at the end of the initial software maintenance term. Feature number 9000 is available on:
5639-RC1 IBM Real-time Compression Appliance Software - 1 Year Registration 5639-RC2 IBM Real-time Compression Appliance Software - 2 Year Registration 5639-RC3 IBM Real-time Compression Appliance Software - 3 Year Registration
Note: Auto renewal services are not available in all countries or for all initial software maintenance contract terms.
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| Reference information |
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For information on IBM Real-time Compression Appliance hardware, refer to Hardware Announcement 113-012, dated February 05, 2013 .
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Program Program number VR name 5639-RCA 4.1 IBM Real-time Compression Software Software Maintenance 5639-RC1 Real-time Compression Registration 1 year 5639-RC2 Real-time Compression Registration 2 year 5639-RC3 Real-time Compression Registration 3 year 5639-RC4 Real-time Compression Registration 4 year 5639-RC5 Real-time Compression Registration 5 year
Product identification number
PID numbers for IBM Real-time Compression Software are:
Maintenance Maintenance
Program PID number 1-year PID number 2-year PID number
5639-RCA 5639-RC1 reg 5639-RC2 reg
Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance
3-year PID number 4-year PID number 5-year PID number
5639-RC3 reg 5639-RC4 reg 5639-RC5 reg
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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| Offering Information |
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Product information is available via the Offering Information website
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| Publications |
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Publications are shipped with the IBM Real-time Compression Appliance hardware. For a list of publications shipped with the hardware, refer to Hardware Announcement 113-012, dated February 05, 2013 .
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| Technical information |
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Specified operating environment
Hardware requirements
This program requires IBM Real-time Compression Appliance (2452-780, 2452-680, or 2452-650) for installation.
Current support summaries, including specific software, hardware, and firmware levels supported, are maintained at the IBM Real-time Compression Appliance support website
For information on the IBM Real-time Compression Appliance hardware, refer to Hardware Announcement 113-012, dated February 05, 2013 .
Software requirements
For all current storage systems and host environments supported, refer to the support website
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.
Compatibility
For information regarding currently supported environments and operating guidelines, visit the IBM Real-time Compression Appliance Support website
Limitations
This program operates on specified IBM Real-time Compression Appliance hardware only, currently defined by IBM 2452-780, 2452-680, and 2452-650.
For hardware-associated limitations, refer respectively to Hardware Announcement 113-012, dated February 05, 2013 .
For additional information, refer to Usage restrictions in the Terms and conditions section of this announcement, or to the license information document that is available on the IBM Software License Agreement website
Additional information on configuration limitations and configuration guidelines is further documented in the README file accompanying the IBM Compression Software, in furnished publications for this product, or under the Plan/Upgrade tab in the IBM Real-time Compression Appliance restrictions document at
Planning information
Direct customer support
The IBM Real-time Compression Appliance is a customer install machine but requires that a minimum of two days of Implementation Services be ordered with each system ordered. IBM Real-time Compression Appliance Implementation Services are available from GTS. Contact your IBM sales representative to verify that this requirement is met.
For additional technical support or assistance, contact your IBM representative or visit
Packaging
New order packaging
IBM Compression Software, (5639-RCA) is preinstalled on and shipped with the required IBM Real-time Compression Appliance . For code updates, refer to the IBM Compression Software product support website
License Information documents for IBM Compression Software programs ship with the hardware on which they are preloaded. IBM Compression Software must be ordered in conjunction with hardware orders.
All publications, including license agreements, are shipped with the associated hardware.
The paid invoice acts as Proof of Entitlement (PoE) for all orders of IBM Compression Software. One media set per IBM Real-time Compression Appliance will be shipped with the hardware. Refer to the hardware announcement listed in the Reference information section for correlated hardware order features.
Subsequent media orders
For additional available publications, refer to the Publications section.
For assistance in placing orders with or without media features, contact your IBM representative.
Publications are in English. This program, when downloaded from a website, contains the applicable IBM license agreement and License Information, if appropriate, and 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.
Security, auditability, and control
Use of supplementary antivirus software is recommended, but not required. The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communication facilities. 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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| Software Services |
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Charge metric
Part number or Program name PID number Charge metric IBM Real-time 5639-RCA Per Decimal Terabyte Compression Software
Order handling
The IBM storage software for products under this announcement will continue to be ordered through existing channels using the existing configurator and ordering tools. However, the fulfillment processes have been modified to improve customer records management associated with "Subscription and Support," often referred to as "Software Maintenance."
Starting with this announcement, the announced products selected during configuration process with each hardware system, will be enabled for electronic download for the system unit for which the product was ordered. Optionally, software and license only configurations can be created for products under this announcement based on existing supported hardware system units in your business environment. Offerings in this announcement are available exclusively via electronic download.
Program name: IBM Real-Time Compression Software
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Software V4
PID: 5639-RCA
Use-based OTC
with One-year
Software Maintenance
Program Feature
Description number number
IBM Real-time Compression 5639-RCA 0001
Appliance Software V4
Per Decimal Terabyte
with 1 Year SW Maintenance
Program name: IBM Real-Time Compression Software
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Software Maintenance
One-year Registration
PID: 5639-RC1
Program Feature
Description number number
IBM Real-time Compression 5639-RC1 0001
1Yr BSW Reg/Decimal TB
IBM Real-time Compression
Base SW
One-year Registration
No charge
per Decimal Terabyte
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Description number number
Auto Renewal Registration 5639-RC1 9000
Program name: IBM Real-Time Compression Software
Base
Software Maintenance
Two-year Registration
PID: 5639-RC2
Program Feature
Description number number
IBM Real-time Compression 5639-RC2 0001
2Yr BSW Reg/Decimal TB
IBM Real-time Compression
Base SW
Two-year Registration
One-time charge
per Decimal Terabyte
Program Feature
Description number number
Auto Renewal Registration 5639-RC2 9000
Program name: IBM Real-Time Compression Software
Base
Software Maintenance
Three-year Registration
PID: 5639-RC3
Program Feature
Description number number
IBM Real-time Compression 5639-RC3 0001
3Yr BSW Reg/Decimal TB
IBM Real-time Compression
Base SW
Three-year Registration
One-time charge
per Decimal Terabyte
Program Feature
Description number number
Auto Renewal Registration 5639-RC3 9000
Program name: IBM Real-Time Compression Software
Base
Software Maintenance
Four-year Registration
PID: 5639-RC4
Program Feature
Description number number
IBM Real-time Compression 5639-RC4 0001
4Yr BSW Reg/Decimal TB
IBM Real-time Compression
Base SW
Four-year Registration
One-time charge
per Decimal Terabyte
Program name: IBM Real-Time Compression Software
Base
Software Maintenance
Five-year Registration
PID: 5639-RC5
Program Feature
Description number number
IBM Real-time Compression 5639-RC5 0001
5Yr BSW Reg/Decimal TB
IBM Real-time Compression
Base SW
Five-year Registration
One-time charge
per Decimal Terabyte
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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
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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) 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
- GC27-3908 License Information for IBM Real-time Compression Software
On or near the planned availability date, the current License Information documents will be available for review on the IBM Software License Agreement website
Limited warranty applies
Yes
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Volume orders (IVO)
Yes. Contact your IBM representative.
Passport Advantage applies
No
Software Subscription and Support applies
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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
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IBM Operational Support Services - SoftwareXcel
No
System i Software Maintenance applies
No
Variable charges apply
No
Educational allowance available
Yes. A 15% education allowance applies to qualified education institution customers.
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Information on charges is available at
Choose the option entitled Purchase/upgrade tools.
Program name: IBM Real-Time Compression Software
Base
Software V4
PID: 5639-RCA
Use-based OTC
with One-year
Software Maintenance
Program Feature
Description number number
IBM Real-time Compression 5639-RCA 0001
BSW+1YRSWM/Decimal TB
IBM Real-time Compression
Base SW
Per Decimal Terabyte
with 1 Year SW Maintenance
Program name: IBM Real-Time Compression Software
Base
Software Maintenance
One-year Registration
PID: 5639-RC1
Program Feature
Description number number
IBM Real-time Compression 5639-RC1 0001
1Yr BSW Reg/Decimal TB
IBM Real-time Compression
Base SW
One-year Registration
No charge
per Decimal Terabyte
Program name: IBM Real-Time Compression Software
Base
Software Maintenance
Two-year Registration
PID: 5639-RC2
Program Feature
Description number number
IBM Real-time Compression 5639-RC2 0001
2Yr BSW Reg/Decimal TB
IBM Real-time Compression
Base SW
Two-year Registration
One-time charge
per Decimal Terabyte
Program name: IBM Real-Time Compression Software
Base
Software Maintenance
Three-year Registration
PID: 5639-RC3
Program Feature
Description number number
IBM Real-time Compression 5639-RC3 0001
3Yr BSW Reg/Decimal TB
IBM Real-time Compression
Base SW
Three-year Registration
One-time charge
per Decimal Terabyte
Program name: IBM Real-Time Compression Software
Base
Software Maintenance
Four-year Registration
PID: 5639-RC4
Program Feature
Description number number
IBM Real-time Compression 5639-RC4 0001
4Yr BSW Reg/Decimal TB
IBM Real-time Compression
Base SW
Four-year Registration
One-time charge
per Decimal Terabyte
Program name: IBM Real-Time Compression Software
Base
Software Maintenance
Five-year Registration
PID: 5639-RC5
Program Feature
Description number number
IBM Real-time Compression 5639-RC5 0001
5Yr BSW Reg/Decimal TB
IBM Real-time Compression
Base SW
Five-year Registration
One-time charge
per Decimal Terabyte
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