HP-UX System Administrator's Guide: Overview

How to Obtain
The PSET technology is included in HP-UX 11i version 3.
For Further Information
See the following documents (available on docs.hp.com) for further information about
PSETS:
• psrset(1M) manpage
• Processor Sets Product Note
• Instant Capacity Compatibility with Processor Sets
• VSE Concepts and Terminology
Instant Capacity (iCAP/TiCAP/GiCAP)
Technology Summary
Instant Capacity technology allows you to purchase at a significantly reduced price:
cores, memory, and cell boards that you do not yet own (and cannot yet use). These
components, known as iCAP components or components without usage rights, are standing
by, ready for activation when you need them. You then purchase usage rights for some
or all of these components and are given the ability through the use of a special
codeword to activate (temporarily or permanently) these server components. This gives
you the ability to quickly handle peak or unexpected demands for server resources as
long as the system remains in compliance with the Instant Capacity contract.
There are three types of Instant Capacity:
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