Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM POWER is available for IBM PowerLinux systems
IBM United States Software Announcement 212-020April 24, 2012
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux™ for IBM® POWER® for IBM PowerLinux™ servers offers:
- Exploitation of the latest hardware innovation
- Broad range of the latest open source software components
- Increased flexibility and greater scalability
- A cost-effective scale-out platform with mission-critical qualities of service
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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| Overview |
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IBM and Red Hat are collaborating to provide you with a new pricing structure for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) for IBM POWER for IBM PowerLinux servers. The IBM PowerLinux 7R2 rack server and the IBM Flex System p24L Compute Node are POWER7® processor-based, Linux only servers, optimized for virtualization, performance, and extraordinary efficiency. Red Hat's new pricing structure for RHEL 5 and RHEL 6 is a cost-effective offering, ideal for traditional and emerging workloads on Linux. Red Hat's new pricing for IBM PowerLinux servers is available directly from IBM and can only be purchased for the IBM PowerLinux 7R2 rack servers (8246-L2C and 8246-L2S) and the IBM Flex System p24L Compute Node (1457-7FL).
RHEL is a Linux-based operating system designed for enterprise environments. RHEL exploits the latest IBM POWER7 and virtualization technologies to help maximize system resources and provides exceptional qualities of service. RHEL includes a broad range of popular open source software components that are easy to install and run on IBM PowerLinux servers.
With Red Hat's new pricing structure for RHEL 5 and RHEL 6, you get increased flexibility and scalability options. You can now deploy RHEL across physical, virtual, and cloud environments.
If you are a Power Systems™ client with current RHEL subscriptions, you can upgrade at any time to currently supported RHEL subscriptions at no charge.
For the latest details about the RHEL server, visit
For the latest details about RHEL for IBM POWER, visit
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| Planned availability date |
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April 27, 2012, for all features except QCM HPC for Power Systems with 1-year standard subscription, which is June 15, 2012
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| Description |
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Program delivery
When you order RHEL from IBM, you get an entitlement card with a registration code. You will use this code to successfully download and configure the software.
Support requirement
If you purchase or renew your RHEL subscription, you will need to also purchase support from IBM. A Red Hat policy requires that all Red Hat partners sell a Linux operating system support agreement with any RHEL offering or ensure that a Linux operating system support agreement already covers any server that will run RHEL.
The requirement that a Linux operating system support agreement be in place with the purchase or renewal of a RHEL license can be met in the following ways:
- Clients who want IBM Support should select the IBM Operational Support Services - SupportLine for Linux on Power Systems servers (5771-LNX or 5773-LNX). Clients who select IBM SupportLine should not select the RHEL combined Subscription and Support features that IBM offers.
- Clients who want Red Hat support should select one of the RHEL combined Subscription and Support features that IBM offers in RHEL for IBM POWER (5639-RHP).
Every RHEL subscription-only offering includes IBM Support access to Red Hat technical resources in the event that IBM needs Red Hat's assistance in problem determination and resolution. In order to assure that Red Hat resources are available to assist IBM throughout the hours of support, IBM is providing clients with the appropriate subscription-only offering. Clients purchasing IBM Support with IBM support coverage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week must also purchase a RHEL Premium Subscription offering. Clients who are purchasing IBM Support without 24 hour access to IBM may purchase a RHEL Standard Subscription offering.
Section 508 of the US Rehabilitation Act
IBM makes no representation about the Section 508 status of the third-party electronic and information technology product in this offering. Contact the vendor for specific, current information on the Section 508 status of this product.
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| Program number |
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Program Program number VRM name 5639-RHP 1.1.0 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 for IBM POWER
Product identification number
Maintenance Maintenance
Program PID number 1-year PID number 3-year PID number
5639-RHP N/A N/A
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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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No publications are shipped with this program.
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| Technical information |
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Specified operating environment
Hardware requirements
- The IBM PowerLinux features in RHEL for IBM POWER can only be ordered with the IBM PowerLinux 7R2 servers (8246-L2C or 8246-L2S) and the IBM Flex System C522L P7 Compute Node (1457-7FL).
- The Per Rack and Per Half Rack features can only be ordered with an IBM Blue Gene/Q (0207-200) supercomputer.
- The Per QCM feature can only be ordered with a Power® 775 (9125-F2C) server.
Software requirements
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
When you order RHEL from IBM, you get an entitlement card with a registration code. You will use this code to download and configure RHEL.
Note: The entitlement card must not be discarded or destroyed as it is required to register the product with Red Hat, Inc.
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
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM POWER uses the security and auditability features of the operating system. 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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To learn more about IBM Software Services or to contact a Software Services sales specialist, visit
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Charge metric
Program name PID number Charge metric Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 for IBM 5639-RHP Per server POWER
Server
Server is a unit of measure by which the program can be licensed. A server is a physical computer that is comprised of processing units, memory, and input/output capabilities and that executes requested procedures, commands, or applications for one or more users or client devices. Where racks, blade enclosures, or other similar equipment is being employed, each separable physical device (for example, a blade or a rack-mounted device) that has the required components is considered itself a separate server. For the purpose of server-based licensing, licensee must obtain entitlements for each server that is made available to the program, regardless of the number of processor cores and partitions in the server or the number of copies of the program on the server.
Notes:
- Some programs may require licenses for the program and what is being managed. In that case, the following applies. In addition to the entitlements required for the program directly, licensee must obtain entitlements for this program sufficient to cover the servers managed by the program.
- Some programs may be licensed on a managed basis only. In that case, the following applies. Instead of the entitlements required for the program directly, licensee must obtain entitlements for this program sufficient to cover the servers managed by program.
Rack
A rack is comprised of up to 32 node card assemblies and installed in a cabinet with supporting equipment. An entitlement is required for each rack integrated into the system regardless of the number of processor cores installed, and regardless of the number of processor cores or partitions on which the program runs.
Half rack
A half rack is comprised of up to 16 node card assemblies, and installed in a cabinet with supporting equipment. An entitlement is required for each half rack integrated into the system regardless of the number of processor cores installed, and regardless of the number of processor cores or partitions on which the program runs.
QCM
A QCM is a POWER7 quad chip module. Each QCM contains four POWER7 multi-core processor chips in one module.
Ordering information
A product entitlement card with a registration code printed on it will be shipped with every order. Clients will be required to register the Red Hat Linux offering purchased at the following website with the registration code provided on the card. Once registered, clients will be able to download the required code electronically as well as obtain the latest upgrades available for the product purchased.
The following abbreviations are used in the following tables:
W = With Svr = Server Sub = Subscription RH Spt = Red Hat Support ST = Standard PR = Premium Skts = Sockets Ren = Renewal
5639-RHP Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM POWER
Basic License One-Time Charge
OTC
feature
Feature description number
1 Year Offerings
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 1L w 1yr ST Sub 0385
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 1L w 1yr ST Sub Ren 0386
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 1L w 1yr ST Sub/RH Spt 0377
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 1L w 1yr ST Sub/RH Spt Ren 0378
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 1L w 1yr PR Sub 0389
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 1L w 1yr PR Sub Ren 0390
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 1L w 1yr PR Sub/RH Spt 0381
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 1L w 1yr PR Sub/RH Spt Ren 0382
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 4L w 1yr ST Sub 0369
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 4L w 1yr ST Sub Ren 0370
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 4L w 1yr ST Sub/RH Spt 0361
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 4L w 1yr ST Sub/RH Spt Ren 0362
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 4L w 1yr PR Sub 0373
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 4L w 1yr PR Sub Ren 0374
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 4L w 1yr PR Sub/RH Spt 0365
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 4L w 1yr PR Sub/RH Spt Ren 0366
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ UL w 1yr ST Sub 0473
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ UL w 1yr ST Sub Ren 0474
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ UL w 1yr ST Sub/RH Spt 0465
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ UL w 1yr ST Sub/RH Spt Ren 0466
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ UL w 1yr PR Sub 0477
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ UL w 1yr PR Sub Ren 0478
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ UL w 1yr PR Sub/RH Spt 0469
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ UL w 1yr PR Sub/RH Spt Ren 0470
Per Rack HPC for Blue Gene/Q w 1yr ST Sub 0483
Per 1/2 Rack HPC for Blue Gene/Q w 1yr ST Sub 0486
Per QCM HPC for Power Systems w 1yr ST Sub 0489
3 Year Offerings Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 1L w 3yr ST Sub 0387 Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 1L w 3yr ST Sub Ren 0388 Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 1L w 3yr ST Sub/RH Spt 0379 Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 1L w 3yr ST Sub/RH Spt Ren 0380 Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 1L w 3yr PR Sub 0391 Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 1L w 3yr PR Sub Ren 0392 Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 1L w 3yr PR Sub/RH Spt 0383 Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 1L w 3yr PR Sub/RH Spt Ren 0384 Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 4L w 3yr ST Sub 0371 Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 4L w 3yr ST Sub Ren 0372 Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 4L w 3yr ST Sub/RH Spt 0363 Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 4L w 3yr ST Sub/RH Spt Ren 0364 Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 4L w 3yr PR Sub 0375 Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 4L w 3yr PR Sub Ren 0376 Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 4L w 3yr PR Sub/RH Spt 0367 Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 4L w 3yr PR Sub/RH Spt Ren 0368 Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ UL w 3yr ST Sub 0475 Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ UL w 3yr ST Sub Ren 0476 Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ UL w 3yr ST Sub/RH Spt 0467 Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ UL w 3yr ST Sub/RH Spt Ren 0468 Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ UL w 3yr PR Sub 0479 Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ UL w 3yr PR Sub Ren 0480 Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ UL w 3yr PR Sub/RH Spt 0471 Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ UL w 3yr PR Sub/RH Spt Ren 0472
5692-LOP System Program Order (SPO) for Linux on POWER
5692-LOP
Supply
feature
Description number
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ w 1yr ST Sub 1L 2296
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ w 1yr ST Sub 4L 2297
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ w 1yr ST Sub UL 2298
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ w 1yr ST Sub/RH Spt 1L 2299
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ w 1yr ST Sub/RH Spt 4L 2300
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ w 1yr ST Sub/RH Spt UL 2301
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ w 1yr PR Sub 1L 2302
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ w 1yr PR Sub 4L 2303
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ w 1yr PR Sub UL 2304
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ w 1yr PR Sub/RH Spt 1L 2305
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ w 1yr PR Sub/RH Spt 4L 2306
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ w 1yr PR Sub/RH Spt UL 2307
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ w 3yr ST Sub 1L 2308
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ w 3yr ST Sub 4L 2309
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ w 3yr ST Sub UL 2310
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ w 3yr ST Sub/RH Spt 1L 2311
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ w 3yr ST Sub/RH Spt 4L 2312
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ w 3yr ST Sub/RH Spt UL 2313
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ w 3yr PR Sub 1L 2314
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ w 3yr PR Sub 4L 2315
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ w 3yr PR Sub UL 2316
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ w 3yr PR Sub/RH Spt 1L 2317
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ w 3yr PR Sub/RH Spt 4L 2318
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ w 3yr PR Sub/RH Spt UL 2319
Per Rack HPC for Blue Gene/Q w 1yr ST Sub 2379
Per 1/2 Rack HPC for Blue Gene/Q w 1 yr ST Sub 2380
Per QCM HPC for Power Systems w 1yr ST Sub 2381
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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
Supplier's license terms apply.
Limited warranty
Not warranted by IBM. Warranty, if any, provided by supplier.
Volume orders
Not applicable
Educational allowance
No
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For additional information and current prices, contact your local IBM representative.
5639-RHP Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM POWER
Basic License One-Time Charge
OTC
feature
Feature description number OTC
1 Year Offerings
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 1L w 1yr ST Sub 0385 $
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 1L w 1yr ST Sub Ren 0386
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 1L w 1yr ST Sub/RH Spt 0377
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 1L w 1yr ST Sub/RH Spt Ren 0378
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 1L w 1yr PR Sub 0389
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 1L w 1yr PR Sub Ren 0390
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 1L w 1yr PR Sub/RH Spt 0381
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 1L w 1yr PR Sub/RH Spt Ren 0382
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 4L w 1yr ST Sub 0369
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 4L w 1yr ST Sub Ren 0370
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 4L w 1yr ST Sub/RH Spt 0361
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 4L w 1yr ST Sub/RH Spt Ren 0362
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 4L w 1yr PR Sub 0373
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 4L w 1yr PR Sub Ren 0374
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 4L w 1yr PR Sub/RH Spt 0365
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 4L w 1yr PR Sub/RH Spt Ren 0366
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ UL w 1yr ST Sub 0473
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ UL w 1yr ST Sub Ren 0474
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ UL w 1yr ST Sub/RH Spt 0465
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ UL w 1yr ST Sub/RH Spt Ren 0466
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ UL w 1yr PR Sub 0477
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ UL w 1yr PR Sub Ren 0478
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ UL w 1yr PR Sub/RH Spt 0469
Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ UL w 1yr PR Sub/RH Spt Ren 0470
Per Rack HPC for Blue Gene/Q w 1yr ST Sub 0483
Per 1/2 Rack HPC for Blue Gene/Q w 1yr ST Sub 0486
Per QCM HPC for Power Systems w 1yr ST Sub 0489
3 Year Offerings Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 1L w 3yr ST Sub 0387 Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 1L w 3yr ST Sub Ren 0388 Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 1L w 3yr ST Sub/RH Spt 0379 Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 1L w 3yr ST Sub/RH Spt Ren 0380 Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 1L w 3yr PR Sub 0391 Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 1L w 3yr PR Sub Ren 0392 Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 1L w 3yr PR Sub/RH Spt 0383 Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 1L w 3yr PR Sub/RH Spt Ren 0384 Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 4L w 3yr ST Sub 0371 Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 4L w 3yr ST Sub Ren 0372 Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 4L w 3yr ST Sub/RH Spt 0363 Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 4L w 3yr ST Sub/RH Spt Ren 0364 Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 4L w 3yr PR Sub 0375 Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 4L w 3yr PR Sub Ren 0376 Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 4L w 3yr PR Sub/RH Spt 0367 Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ 4L w 3yr PR Sub/RH Spt Ren 0368 Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ UL w 3yr ST Sub 0475 Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ UL w 3yr ST Sub Ren 0476 Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ UL w 3yr ST Sub/RH Spt 0467 Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ UL w 3yr ST Sub/RH Spt Ren 0468 Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ UL w 3yr PR Sub 0479 Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ UL w 3yr PR Sub Ren 0480 Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ UL w 3yr PR Sub/RH Spt 0471 Per Svr up to 2 Skts Linux RPQ UL w 3yr PR Sub/RH Spt Ren 0472
Pricing terms
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