IBM PowerVM for IBM PowerLinux helps you increase business flexibility and overall IT productivity
IBM United States Software Announcement 212-012April 24, 2012
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| At a glance |
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IBM® PowerVM™ for IBM PowerLinux™ can boost overall system flexibility through virtualization technologies that can reallocate system resources to where they are needed and tap into additional resources on demand. IBM Power Systems™ servers running IBM PowerVM can help you:
- Consolidate servers
- Reduce server sprawl
- Simplify systems management
- Improve business resiliency
- Reduce total cost of ownership (TOC)
- Enhance performance by automatically reacting to anticipated and unanticipated spikes in server demand
- Reduce energy consumption
- Increase business flexibility
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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IBM PowerVM for IBM PowerLinux is optimized for the Linux™ operating system and is offered exclusively on the IBM PowerLinux family of Linux only POWER7® based servers. IBM PowerVM for IBM PowerLinux incorporates all the features of IBM PowerVM Enterprise Edition and provides unique advanced capabilities for Linux environments, including the ability to dynamically remove memory from running virtual machines (VMs) and reallocate it to other VMs.
IBM PowerVM for IBM PowerLinux gives you the ability to potentially reduce your TCO through server consolidation, increase business flexibility by reallocating system resources where they are needed, and increase overall IT productivity.
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| Key prerequisites |
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IBM PowerVM for IBM PowerLinux requires PowerLinux System server 8246-L2C and 8246-L2S.
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| Planned availability date |
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April 27, 2012
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| Description |
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IBM PowerVM for IBM PowerLinux is available for IBM PowerLinux offerings. IBM PowerLinux solutions realize performance and virtualization efficiencies, unique workload optimizing features and industry-leading reliability, availability, and scalability from the POWER7 platform. PowerLinux solutions provide a highly secure, resilient, and fully optimized stack for industry applications, open source infrastructure services, and emerging technology workloads.
IBM Systems Director for IBM PowerLinux V6.3 and IBM Systems Director VMControl™ for IBM PowerLinux V2.4 are also offered exclusively on IBM PowerLinux servers. IBM Systems Director for IBM PowerLinux includes management tools that can reduce operational complexity by providing the ability to remotely, discover, monitor, configure, and update your IBM PowerLinux servers. IBM Systems Director VMControl for IBM PowerLinux V2.4 simplifies workload management for rapidly deploying virtual appliances to create virtual servers that are configured with the operating system and software applications that you want.
IBM PowerVM for IBM PowerLinux V2.2 contains the following functionality:
- IBM PowerVM Hypervisor
- Micro-Partitioning®
- Dynamic Logical Partitioning
- Shared Processor Pools
- Shared Storage Pools
- Integrated Virtualization Manager
- Live Partition Mobility
- Active Memory™ Sharing
- Active Memory Deduplication
- NPIV
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| Reference information |
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Refer to Hardware Announcement 112-063, dated April 24, 2012 for product details and ordering information.
Refer to Hardware Announcement 112-022, dated April 24, 2012 for product details and ordering information.
Refer to Hardware Announcement 212-090, dated April 24, 2012 for product details and ordering information.
Refer to Hardware Announcement 112-070, dated April 24, 2012 for product details and ordering information.
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| Program number |
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Program Program number VRM name 5765-PVL 2.2.1 IBM PowerVM for IBM PowerLinux
Product identification number
Maintenance Maintenance
Program PID number 1-year PID number 3-year PID number
5765-PVL 5771-PVL 5773-PVL
5771-PVA (ALC)
Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS)
The reliability of the IBM Power Systems starts with components, devices, and subsystems that are designed to be fault-tolerant. IBM Power Systems uses lower-voltage technology in the processor SCMs that improves the reliability of stacked latches to reduce soft error (SER) susceptibility. During the design and development process, subsystems go through rigorous verification and integration testing processes. During system manufacturing, systems go through a thorough testing process to help ensure high product quality levels.
The processor and memory subsystem contains a number of features designed to avoid or correct environmentally induced, single-bit, intermittent failures as well as handle solid faults in components, including selective redundancy to tolerate certain faults without requiring an outage or parts replacement.
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| Offering Information |
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Product information is available via the Offering Information website
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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| Publications |
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The IBM Publications Center
The Publications Center is a worldwide central repository for IBM product publications and marketing material with a catalog of 70,000 items. Extensive search facilities are provided. Payment options for orders are via credit card (in the US) or customer number for 50 countries. A large number of publications are available online in various file formats, and they can all be downloaded by all countries, free of charge.
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| Technical information |
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Specified operating environment
Hardware requirements
IBM PowerVM for IBM PowerLinux requires PowerLinux System server 8246-L2C and 8246-L2S.
Software requirements
A Linux operating system.
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.
Limitations
IBM PowerVM for IBM PowerLinux only supports a Linux-based
operating system running in a virtual machine.
Note: AIX® or IBM i
is not supported on a virtual machine running on the IBM PowerVM for IBM PowerLinux.
For additional information, refer to the Usage restrictions section of this announcement, or to the License Information document that is available on the IBM Software License Agreement website
Planning information
Packaging
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
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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IBM Software Services has the breadth, depth, and reach to manage your services needs. You can leverage the deep technical skills of our lab-based, software services team and the business consulting, project management, and infrastructure expertise of our IBM Global Services team. Also, we extend our IBM Software Services reach through IBM Business Partners to provide an extensive portfolio of capabilities. Together, we provide the global reach, intellectual capital, industry insight, and technology leadership to support a wide range of critical business needs.
To learn more about IBM Software Services or to contact a Software Services sales specialist, visit
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| Ordering information |
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Charge metric
Part number or
Program name PID number Charge metric
IBM PowerVM for IBM 5765-PVL Per Processor Core
PowerLinux
A processor (commonly called a CPU or core) is the unit of measure by which this program is licensed. It is a 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 obtained for the appropriate number of processors based on the level of all processor cores activated and available for use by the program on the server.
Orders may be placed beginning with configurator availability.
For new orders, select from the following table:
IBM PowerVM for IBM PowerLinux V2.2 (5765-PVL): SWMA PIDs and features support this new offering.
IBM PowerVM for IBM PowerLinux V2.2 (5765-PVL)
Processor-
based
OTC
feature
Description number
Per processor core 0001
Software Maintenance
This software license offers 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.
Note: Software Maintenance renewals and out-year contracts for IBM PowerVM for IBM PowerLinux V2.2 (5765-PVL)
via IBM Global Services contracts
will be available for ordering on April 24, 2012.
OTC
Program feature
Feature description number number
SW Maintenance After License Charge 5771-PVA
Per Processor Core ALC 1703
SW Maintenance Regist/7x24 Support 3 Year 5773-PVL
Per Processor Core Registration 1456
Per Processor Core 7x24 1457
System Program Order (SPO): An order for SPO 5692-LOP 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 CD-ROM. To receive shipment of machine-readable materials the order needs to include SPO 5692-LOP.
The individual licensed program order (for example, 5765-PVL) must still be ordered but will be for registration and billing purposes only and will not result in shipment of materials.
Feature
Program number Program/Function name number
5692-LOP IBM PowerVM for PowerLinux Base 2375
5692-LOP IBM PowerVM Expansion pack 2378
Basic Machine-Readable Material: Select one of the following priced feature numbers for media type under 5692-LOP.
Media
process
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-PVL Branch Office Expedite 3445
5771-PVL Branch Office Expedite 3445
5773-PVL 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 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. 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
IBM PowerVM for IBM PowerLinux: LC23-4407.
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
Usage restrictions
Yes. For additional information, refer to the License Information document that is available on the IBM Software License Agreement website
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 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 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.
For more information about the Passport Advantage Agreement, visit the Passport Advantage website at
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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| Statement of good security practices |
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IT system security involves protecting systems and information through 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 comprehensive security approach, which will necessarily involve additional operational procedures, and may require other systems, products, or services to be most effective. IBM does not warrant that systems and products are immune from the malicious or illegal conduct of any party.
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| IBM Electronic Services |
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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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| Prices |
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For additional information and current prices, contact your local IBM representative.
For new orders, select from the following table:
IBM PowerVM for IBM PowerLinux V2.2 (5765-PVL): SWMA PIDs and features support this new offering.
IBM PowerVM for IBM PowerLinux V2.2 (5765-PVL)
Processor
based
OTC
feature
Description number OTC
Per processor core 0001
Software Maintenance
This software license offers 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.
Note: Software Maintenance renewals and out-year contracts for IBM PowerVM for IBM PowerLinux V2.2 (5765-PVL)
via IBM Global Services contracts
will be available for ordering on April 27, 2011.
OTC
Program feature
Feature description number number OTC
SW Maintenance After License Charge 5771-PVA
Per Processor Core ALC 1703
SW Maintenance Regist/7x24 Support 3 Year 5773-PVL
Per Processor Core Registration 1456
Per Processor Core 7x24 1457
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.
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 from IBM Global Financing helps you preserve cash and credit lines, enables more technology acquisition within current budget limits, permits accelerated implementation of economically attractive new technologies, offers payment and term flexibility, and can help match project costs to projected benefits. Financing is available worldwide for credit-qualified customers.
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To order, contact the Americas Call Centers or your local IBM representative, or your IBM Business Partner.
To identify your local IBM representative or IBM Business Partner, call 800-IBM-4YOU (426-4968).
Phone: 800-IBM-CALL (426-2255)
Fax: 800-2IBM-FAX (242-6329)
For IBM representative: callserv@ca.ibm.com
For IBM Business Partner: pwswna@us.ibm.com
Mail: IBM Teleweb Customer Support
ibm.com® Sales Execution Center, Americas North
3500 Steeles Ave. East, Tower 3/4
Markham, Ontario
Canada
L3R 2Z1
Reference: YE001
The Americas Call Centers, our national direct marketing organization, can add your name to the mailing list for catalogs of IBM products.
Note: Shipments will begin after the planned availability date.
Trademarks
PowerVM, IBM PowerLinux, Power Systems, Systems Director VMControl, Active Memory and Electronic Service Agent are trademarks of IBM Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.
IBM, POWER7, Micro-Partitioning, PartnerWorld, AIX, Passport Advantage 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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