iSeries CUoD Planning Guide Permanent Capacity for Model 825, 870, and 890 Dec 25, 2003 IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT 1) The latest V5R2 Cumulative PTF package (C3252520) should be loaded and applied on your Model 825, 870, or 890 before entering an activation code 2) Before entering an activation code to permanently turn on processors, you must first stop your request for temporary capacity (On/Off CoD) 1 12/15/2003
Purpose of Planning Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Where to Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 iSeries Capacity Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Capacity Upgrade on Demand (CUoD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preface You knew you might need extra processing power to meet the demands of your e-business and you didn’t want to impact your current operational commitments to get it ... IBM offers a fast, non-disruptive method of activating "extra" processor capacity that is built directly into IBM eServer iSeries. CUoD or On/Off CoD enable you to activate (no IPL and/or database reconfiguration) one or more central processors of a Model 825, 870 and 890 up to the maximum number of available standby processors.
Purpose of Planning Guide This guide will explain in detail all the aspects of planning for, purchasing, and managing an IBM eserver iSeries with Capacity Upgrade on Demand (permanent capacity). CUoD as defined in this document , is for the Model 825, 870 and 890 announced January 20, 2003 and made generally available Feb 28, 2003. The latest set of V5R2 PTFs (CUM C3077520) is required (See Info APAR II13551 for more details). This guide is not a capacity planning document ...
Where to Get Help The following information will help you quickly find the assistance you need. Problem with collecting/transmitting required CUoD Data (VPD) => Manual Process: Fax required information to 507-253-4553 (If problems and/or questions, call the CUoD administrator at 507-253-7019) => Electronic Process: Use Electronic Service Agent to automatically send required information (Electronic Service Agent Users Guide is available at: http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/as400_sd/sdsadoc.
iSeries Capacity Planning Capacity planning is a 'business as usual' value-add function of IBM’s sales team. Any special considerations specific to iSeries Capacity Upgrade on Demand will be pointed out in this section. There is a comprehensive set of tools, resources and offerings available to aid IBMers, customers, and partners with capacity planning assistance.
Capacity Upgrade on Demand (CUoD) iSeries CUoD was first introduced for the iSeries in the fall of 2002. At that time, CUoD was synonymous with permanent processor capacity. CUoD provided iSeries customers who purchased an iSeries model with standby capacity (un-activated at the time of purchase). This standby capacity, could be permanently activated for Planned Growth by purchasing a processor activation feature and entering the generated key at the server whenever the capacity was needed.
IBM eServer iSeries Processor Utilization CUoD and On/Off CoD Business Peaks Planned Growth Time Capacity Upgrade on Demand (CUoD) activates permanent capacity Planned Growth -- pay when purchased, no pricing premiums On/Off Capacity on Demand (CoD) activates temporary capacity Business Peaks -- pay before use (prepaid days) or pay after use (billable days) Special Purpose -- prepaid, bonus, and complementary days offset billable days Disaster Mitigation -- Capacity BackUp provides complementary days
CUoD (aka. permanent capacity on demand) IBM eServer iSeries Ordering permanent capacity Once you have determined that you want to permanently activate some or all of your standby processors, you must contact your IBM Business Partner, IBM Sales rep, or place an order at IBM.com for the purchase of a quantity of POD Activation Features (one or more).
Permanent Capacity Pricing IBM eServer iSeries Permanent capacity pricing It's very simple ... whether you purchase a POD Activation Feature to permanently activate a processor when the server is initially purchased or sometime later ... you pay the then current list price for the POD Activation Feature. There are no pricing penalties or benefits either way.
Guidelines for Ordering a POD Activation Feature Permanent Capacity can be activated by ordering POD Activation Features in any of the following order scenarios. Each scenario described below highlights the fact that it is now possible to order a POD Activation Feature along with new Box Orders, Upgrades, and Conversions .. this means you are no longer requ ired to send CUoD Data (VPD) along with a POD Activation Feature order to have it fulfilled. Guidelines for Ordering Permanent Capacity ibm.
Ordering Permanent Capacity Once you have determined that you want to permanently activate some or all of your standby processors, you must contact your IBM business partner, IBM Sales rep, or visit IBM.com (US only) to place an order for the purchase of a POD Activation Feature (one or more). Once an order reaches the IBM manufacturing site, a POD Activation Code unique to the target server is generated, mailed, and posted at the following web-site for quick access: http://www.ibm.
Step3: Sales Channel places an order in the IBM configurator for a specific quantity of POD Activation Features. If the Machine Serial# and/or the Capacity Card Serial# have not been altered outside of the IBM manufacturing/field maintenance process ...
Step4: Customer retrieves the POD Activation Code from the web or waits for the POD Activation Code to be sent by mail. The POD Activation Code will be posted on the web usually within one business day of receiving the order on the manufacturing floor. To retrieve the POD Activation Code follow these steps: 1) Go to the following Web-site: http: //www.ibm.
Important Considerations If the server is in bypass mode for the System Password, DST option 12 may not be available (no access to the DST screens associated with the CUoD functionality). If this is the case, you should obtain a valid System Password by contacting you IBM business partner or IBM Sales rep. After entering a POD Activation Code, the server must be run for 15 minutes to insure that the POD Activation Code is persistently stored (remembered) within the server.
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Cancellation of Orders Once an Activation Code is posted/mailed, the order is considered fulfilled and the downstream billing process will be started. If a customer decides to cancel the order, after a Code is posted/mailed, IBM will dispatch an IBM service representative to the customer location to "invalidate" the posted/mailed Code by performing a maintenance action on the Capacity Card.
Processor Failures Standby processors CAN be used as REPLACEMENTS for failed processors (Note: If the customer has activated all the standby processors, then obviously there aren't any to be used as spares). Starting with V5R1, this capability is offered on iSeries servers with CUoD to help minimize the impact to server performance caused by a failed processor .
Moving Hardware iSeries server to iSeries server interchange of processor and/or package features is iSeries system password protected. iSeries server to iSeries server interchange of processor and/or package features outside IBM standard practices and procedures, may void the server warranty or service contracts.
Logical Partitions Assign Processors Starting with V5R1, every server has a primary partition (whether or not a customer is actively using logical partitions). As a result, it is necessary to assign any activated processors to the primary (or a secondary) partition to utilize the processors. STEP1: Standby processors must be activated to become available to the server STEP2: Activated processors must be assigned to a partition.
would allow you to allocate slightly more 5250 capacity than the partition's processor capacity (Note: LPAR would not allow you to allocate 17% across six, one processor partitions because the total would exceed 100% 21 12/15/2003
SW Licenses Activating a processor does not change the software tier for Model 825, 870, or 890. Many partners use the Processor Feature Code value available on the server to set SW licensing fees for software developers software. This value continues to be available for all iSeries servers. It is important to understand that this value does not change, no matter how many standby processors get permanently or temporarily activated.
Performance Considerations CPW Relative performance measurements are derived from commercial processing workloads (CPW) running on iSeries servers. CPW is representative of commercial applications, particularly those that do significant database processing in conjunction with journaling and committment control. CPW values may not be realized in all environments.
Tools There are several tools that can be used to help project which model/processor is appropriate for an initial installation and for projecting when standby processors should be activated. The Workload Estimator is typically used for sizing an initial installation. PATROL is a capacity planner that can often be used for both initial planning and upgrade planning. PM/400 is a trending tool that helps predict growth across workloads.
License, Warranty, Maintenance License BUILT-IN-CAPACITY A machine may include computing resources or capabilities that are to remain inactive, or whose use is restricted, until the right to access and use the resources or capabilities is purchased (Built-in-Capacity).
CE: Maintenance Instructions Model 825, 870, 890 (with V5R2) Maintenance Instructions 1) CE determines if a message Install the replacement Processor Capacity Card (ATTENTION: CUOD CAPACITY CARD is displayed on the IPL or Install the System screen and SRC A6004716 is shown on the panel 2) Level II checks to see if any activation or enablement features have been previously purchased for a machine with this serial# ( Level II can make this determination by using the CUoD Application) 3) Level II checks to
CE: Conversion Instructions Model 825, 870, and 890 (with V5R2) Processor or Package Feature Conversion Instructions A) Print LPAR config B) Power off any secondary partitions and set to hold (don't IPL on system IPL) C) Instruct customer to make "Available" (LPAR state) all standby processors that have been activated and assigned to partitions D) Power off the system For assistance with LPAR, see Information Center articles at: http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/iseries/v5r2/ic2924/info/rzaj9/rzaj9iclpar.
CE: Upgrade Instructions Model 825, 870, 8909 (with V5R2) Model to Model Upgrade Instructions IPL Wait 5 Minutes 1) CE determines if the Op Panel or PAL displays a 4730 SRC? If this path is performed within a powered on window of 48 hours ..
