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IBM Europe, Middle East, and Africa Hardware

Announcement ZG12-0213

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– 4 GB of physical memory (RAM)

– One Ethernet interface

• Minimum requirements for compute node without using Platform HPC

provisioning

– 512 MB of physical memory (RAM)

– 10 GB of free disk space

– One Ethernet interface

Software requirements

The operating systems requirement is as follows:

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.2 x86 64 bit

• Red Hat Enterprise 5.7 x86 64 bit (non-head node)

• CentOS 6.2 x86 64 bit (non-head node)

Compatibility

IBM Platform HPC 3.2 is fully compatible with other Platform HPC 3.x versions.

IBM System x and BladeCenter® servers are listed on the IBM ServerProven®

website

http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/

Planning information

Customer responsibilities

The client must provide at least the minimum hardware and software environments

in which the IBM Platform HPC will operate. It is recommended that the client assign

a systems administrator who has responsibility for planning, installing, maintaining,

and administering Platform HPC.

While the installation procedures for Platform HPC are easy and fast, and have been

tested carefully, as with any installation, it is prudent to ensure that backups exist

and prepare for the installation in advance.

Cable orders

Not applicable

Installability

IBM Platform HPC 3.2 requires the head node to have a fresh install of Red Hat

Enterprise Linux 6.2 x86 64 bit in basic server mode.

Packaging

For software products in this announcement, physical media and hardcopy

documentation are not included in the deliverable package. The software code is

delivered only via electronic download.

After receipt of an order, the Business Partner or client will be required to register

and accept Passport Advantage or Passport Express terms and conditions. Upon

registration, the end customer will be provided with a website for the electronic

download. The product includes the license and one year or three years of Software

Subscription and Support.

Your Proof of Entitlement for these programs 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