Service withdrawal: IBM Select Support for xCAT from IBM Configurator for e-Business - Replacements available
IBM United States Withdrawal Announcement 922-062June 14, 2022
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Overview
Extreme Cloud Administrative Toolkit (xCAT), the open source cluster management tool available from github , is no longer shipped with the IBM Elastic Storage® System (ESS). Therefore, the xCAT support offering available in eConfig is being withdrawn. xCAT Select Support is still available to order from Passport Advantage® for clients who want continued support.
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Withdrawn parts, features, or programs
Build-to-order program number and feature number withdrawal
Effective September 15, 2022, the following program numbers and features will be withdrawn:
| Program number | Program and feature name | VRM | Feature number |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5641-CT1 | 1-Year IBM Select Support for xCAT - Enhanced | 1.1.0 | 2238 |
| 5641-CT1 | 1-Year IBM Select Support for xCAT - Elite | 1.1.0 | 2237 |
| 5641-CT2 | 2-Year IBM Select Support for xCAT - Enhanced | 1.1.0 | 2678 |
| 5641-CT2 | 2-Year IBM Select Support for xCAT - Elite | 1.1.0 | 2677 |
| 5641-CT3 | 3-Year IBM Select Support for xCAT - Enhanced | 1.1.0 | 2240 |
| 5641-CT3 | 3-Year IBM Select Support for xCAT - Elite | 1.1.0 | 2239 |
| 5641-CT4 | 4-Year IBM Select Support for xCAT - Enhanced | 1.1.0 | 2680 |
| 5641-CT4 | 4-Year IBM Select Support for xCAT - Elite | 1.1.0 | 2679 |
| 5641-CT5 | 5-Year IBM Select Support for xCAT - Enhanced | 1.1.0 | 2276 |
| 5641-CT5 | 5-Year IBM Select Support for xCAT - Elite | 1.1.0 | 2275 |
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Replacement information
Build-to-order
xCAT Select Support remains available from Passport Advantage:
| Program number | Program name | Part number |
|---|---|---|
| 5724-V73 | IBM Enhanced Support for xCAT | D04X5LL |
| 5724-V74 | IBM Elite Support for xCAT | D04X6LL |
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Order processing
Orders received on or after the effective date of withdrawal will not be filled. Client requested arrival dates (CRADs), if any, must be prior to the effective date of withdrawal.
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Technical support
Licensed program technical support
Technical support continues to be available for the programs in this announcement. The discontinuance of support for these offerings will be announced a minimum of 12 month before the termination date.
See the IBM® Support website for product support information.
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