HP Instant Capacity User's Guide for Version 9.x

5.2 Ordering Temporary Instant Capacity
To add temporary capacity credits to a system, order the desired quantity of the Temporary
Instant Capacity product for your type of server. The system serial number is required for orders
of Temporary Instant Capacity.
Instant Capacity cores that are added to an existing system can include some additional temporary
capacity called Instant Access Capacity (IAC). Over time, the IAC can be consumed and you
might want to also order additional temporary capacity in order to continue activating cores on
a temporary basis. Temporary capacity is purchased in units of processing days, each of which
can be used to activate a single core for 24 hours (either continuously or spread over several
days), or multiple cores for portions that add up to a single day. Then you must follow the
configuration procedures for each partition (see “Acquiring and Configuring Temporary Instant
Capacity” (page 77)).
5.2.1 HP-UX Licensing and Support with Temporary Instant Capacity
When you purchase temporary capacity, the temporary HP-UX license-to-use is included when
Instant Capacity cores are activated using temporary capacity. You might also need software
licenses for nonproprietary software. Check with your application software vendor for licensing
requirements. Since licensing requirements can change without notice, check your contract to
understand the details of software licensing with temporary capacity.
5.2.2 OpenVMS Licensing and Support with Temporary Instant Capacity
When you purchase temporary capacity, the temporary OpenVMS license-to-use is included
when Instant Capacity cores are activated using temporary capacity. The OpenVMS License
Management Facility recognizes when Temporary Instant Capacity cores are activated, and they
treat the usage as compliant. For nonproprietary software that uses per-core licensing, check
with the vendor for licensing requirements.
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