IBM 870, 835, 890 User Manual

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)

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Purpose of Planning Guide ..................................................

Where to Get Help .........................................................

iSeries Capacity Planning ..................................................

Capacity Upgrade on Demand (CUoD) ........................................

CUoD (aka. permanent capacity on demand) ...................................

Guidelines for Ordering a POD Activation Feature ............................

Ordering Permanent Capacity ..............................................

Converting Features ....................................................

Cancellation of Orders ....................................................

Processor Failures ........................................................

Moving Hardware .......................................................

Logical Partitions ........................................................

SW Licenses ............................................................

Performance Considerations ................................................

License, Warranty, Maintenance ...........................................

CE: Maintenance Instructions ..............................................

CE: Conversion Instructions ...............................................

CE: Upgrade Instructions ..................................................

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15 Important Considerations ....................................................

15 Displaying Capacity Information ..............................................

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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.

CUoD (permanent capacity on demand)

1) Order an activation code to permanently turn on extra capacity

On/Off CoD (temporary capacity on demand)

1) Enable your server for the use of temporary capacity

2) Turn on and off capacity as you need it ... it's immediate!

3) Pay for the requested capacity at the end of each quarter

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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 ... it will however point out key considerations when using capacity
planning tools for a Model 825, 870, and 890.

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here 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.html

Problem with a Capacity Card (part failure)
#1) Call your service provider

#2) IBM service personnel can contact Level II hardware support, in Rochester, to reset the
appropriate capacity after the card has been replaced (refreshed Activation/Enablement Codes )

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roblem with function of Capacity Upgrade on Demand

#1) Review appropriate sections in this Planning Guide

#2) Contact product offering support at [e-mail]
#3) Work with Level II and/or Techline support in your geography

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oblem with selling/marketing Capacity Upgrade on Demand

=> Review appropriate sections in this Planning Guide and other available materials at the following

website:
=> Work with account teams and/or marketing specialists in your Geography

Planning Guide Feedback

You may directly contact the author of this Planning Guide if you have information that may be of assistance in
updating the guide or making it a more useful Planning Guide.

Randy Grimm
Tieline 8-553-5137 or outside [phone]
Internet address: [e-mail]

http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/ondemand/cod

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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.

When doing capacity planning for models with standby processors, one must plan ahead for any potential disruptive
actions that would inhibit the full utilization of activated processor capacity. Some actions you may want to take
prior to ever activating any processors are:

- Perform any I/O conditioning (e.g., new cages, or other I/O infrastructure)

- Perform memory upgrades

- Prepare LPAR partitions

Planning Ahead

By planning ahead, customers can accommodate the growth of existing workloads as well as handle new workloads
without requiring a server outage.

Simply activating standby processors may not provide you with the full potential of capacity improvements you
require. Other components of a server affect performance and overall throughput of workloads. By planning ahead
and taking into account the complete server configuration, a customer can ensure they get the full benefit of

processor activations.

iSeries Benchmark Center

IBM facilitates bench marking of customer and solution provider application environments. For more information,
see their website at http://www.as400.ibm.com/developer/cbc.

iSeries Solutions Center -- Capacity Planning Services

Information regarding an IBM consulting service which can assist customers with their capacity planning needs can
be found at the following website: http://www-1.ibm.com/services/its/us/as400solutionctr.html

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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.

What’s new in 2003

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CUoD and On/Off CoD are available on iSeries Model 825, 870, 890 (new processor features)

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On/Off CoD ... ability to temporarily activate processor capacity

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Low cost processor activations for Linux

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Simpler fulfillment process for permanent activations (no field VPD required)

With the introduction of the 2003 product line, iSeries once again will be among the leaders in this space
by complementing the existing offering called CUoD with a brand new capability called On/Off CoD.
On/Off CoD, means a customer, can turn processor capacity on/off to satisfy business peaks. You simply
request a number of processors be temporarily made available for a specific number of days ... you will be
billed for whatever you requested at the end of each calendar quarter. Like renting, this flexibility is more
expensive in the long run than buying, the approximate break-even point is 45 Processor Days (if you
request/pay for 45 Processor Days you will have paid approximately the same price you would have paid
for permanently activating a processor).

An added benefit of the new function called On/Off CoD, are Bonus Processor Days. There is nothing
else like it in the market today. With the initial order and fulfillment of a TCOD Enablement Feature (no
charge feature) comes fourteen bonus days of temporary capacity ... you will not be billed for the first 14
days of temporary capacity you request from the server.

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IBM eServer iSeries

CUoD and On/Off CoD

Business Peaks

Planned Growth

Processor Utilization

Time

Capacity Upgrade on Demand (CUoD) activates permanent capacity

Planned Growth -- pa y when purc hased, no pricin g premiums

On/Off Capacity on Demand (CoD) activates temporary capacity

Business Peaks -- pay before use (prepaid days) or pay after use (billable days)
Special Purpo se -- prep ai d , bonus, and complementary days offset bil lable days
Disaster Mitigation -- Capacity BackUp provides complementary days during disasters

The next generation iSeries...simplicity in an on demand world

© 2003 IBM Corporation

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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).

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.com/servers/eserver/iseries/ondemand/cod

Several days should be allowed for order processing and the resulting
POD Activation Code posting to take place. This is an important
consideration when determining if you should also enable your server
for temporary capacity (On/Off CoD). Temporary capacity can be
used to satisfy any peak workload requirements while an order for the
activation of permanent capacity is being fulfilled.

The next generation iSeries...simplicity in an on demand world

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