Executive Overview

Highlights

The IBM^® System i5^™ family of systems:

Based on IBM POWER5^™ and advanced POWER5 processors
Extends the iSeries^™ technology’s legendary security, reliability and client satisfaction.
Manages multiple operating systems and application environments on a single server to help reduce complexity and lower management costs.
Helps streamlines processes and deploys business applications faster through the i5/OS^™ integrated, pre-tested database and middleware.
Helps enable companies to deliver business-critical applications through advanced self-management features
Helps improve resource utilization with dynamic Micro-Partitioning^™
Capacity on Demand options enable system resources to be dynamically applied to peak application workloads

In today's on demand world, corporations face increasingly complex IT infrastructures and pressure to meet rising client expectations with fewer resources and tighter budgets than ever before. A true on demand business is one that can respond effectively to market opportunities and external threats. How? Through an IT infrastructure that can adapt quickly to changing business objectives. This infrastructure is called an on demand operating environment

The flexibility to rapidly respond to and meet ever changing business challenges and opportunities is enabled by the POWER5 system’s scalability and Capacity on Demand (CoD) options. Whether you want to scale up or scale out, POWER5 based solutions can help meet your requirements. From the low-end cost-efficient i5 520 (with one or two processors) to the high-end i5 595 (with eight to 64 processors), you can find a solution to meet your needs. The IBM System i5^™ family of systems can help simplify your IT Infrastructure, help optimize resources and deliver not only the power and capacity to run your core business applications, but also the ability to add new on demand business applications.

Simplify Your IT Infrastructure and Run Virtually any Application

The IBM System i5 family of systems is designed to help simplify IT infrastructures by running multiple applications and multiple operating systems concurrently on a single server. With the capacity to support up to ten dynamic logical partitions (LPARs) per processor, the System i5 family of systems can help provide extensive flexibility for businesses running applications in a variety of operating environments. Running several operating environments on the same system can help reduce the management cost and difficulty compared to a typical server farm—and in turn—help deliver faster return on investment and lower cost of ownership.

In addition, the System i5 family of systems incorporates IBM Virtualization Engine^™ systems technology, which is designed to pool resources and optimize their use across multiple applications and operating environments. Through advanced dynamic partitioning capabilities, the System i5 family of systems can help support easy administration and rapid adjustment to changing business priorities—giving you the freedom to run a wide variety of business applications without the costs and complexity often associated with managing multiple servers.

Based on IBM POWER5 and advanced POWER5 processors, the System i5 family of systems can help enable you to seamlessly upgrade your processing power while continuing to take advantage of your investments in storage and networking infrastructure. The proven, open and flexible design of POWER^™ processors builds on the iSeries tradition of integration, reliability and outstanding systems management technology to bring new levels of functionality and simplicity to today's on demand world.

Enhance Productivity with Resource Utilization

Many businesses run Microsoft^® Windows^®-based applications on multiple Intel^® processor-based servers. To help you simplify your IT infrastructures, enhance manageability and boost productivity, the System i5 family of systems offer two options for consolidating Intel processor-based servers: the IBM Integrated xSeries^® Server (IXS) and xSeries servers attached via an IBM Integrated xSeries Adapter (IXA). With these options, you can benefit from both the security and reliability of the System i5 product line and the flexibility to run Windows-based applications on the same system.

The virtualization capabilities of the System i5 family of systems also allows you to share disks, tapes and DVDs with Windows based servers—making the System i5 the central storage and backup/recovery server. The advanced architecture can provide more flexibility than conventional Windows based server implementations, in which dedicated disk drives are typically attached to every server and a network administrator must manage each server's capacity separately. With the System i5 family of systems, all disks can be managed as a single pool of RAID-5, RAID-6, or mirrored, protected storage—helping to improve productivity by simplifying data administration and boosting storage utilization rates.

Protect Business Continuity and Deliver without Disruption

Application requirements will expand as your company grows. You need intuitive, optimized management facilities every step of the way. A range of workload management features incorporated into the System i5 family of systems can help organizations meet these challenges by adjusting workloads and performance dynamically—even automatically—in response to constantly shifting business priorities. The workload management tools incorporated into i5/OS give companies the option to run multiple subsystems, allowing administrators to enhance productivity by balancing the processing priorities for different applications running within the same operating system (OS) image.

Advanced technology built into the System i5 family of systems can help automate monitoring to promote high availability and help prevent downtime. For example, the system can proactively alert IBM to problems—often without requiring human intervention. In some cases, IBM may even be able to correct errors before an administrator spots them, greatly reducing troubleshooting time, lowering staffing costs and limiting service interruptions.

Select from a Range of Flexible Options

To help simplify the decision process and maximize business value, the System i5 family of systems offers a wide range of versatile choices and flexible editions. The Standard and Enterprise Edition are the most popular. Each edition incorporates a set of software licenses and hardware features designed to help companies meet their particular on demand business requirements.

IBM System i5 in an On Demand World

On Demand Business

IBM CEO Sam Palmisano defines an on demand business as:

“An enterprise whose business processes—integrated end-to-end across the company and with key partners, suppliers and customers—can respond with speed to any customer demand, market opportunity or external threat.”

Simplicity in an On Demand World

The on demand world is a world that is growing increasingly complex. Client expectations are constantly rising. The pressure to produce and the need to squeeze the most out of your budget seem to escalate daily. Resources are tight and shrinking. You are on the spot. You have to do more with less. You are on demand. How do you handle it all? Enter the IBM^® System i5^™ family of systems.

No matter the size of your business, the System i5 family of systems can help reduce complexity, help simplify your IT infrastructure and help you regain control. Based on the Power Architecture and IBM’s POWER5^™ 64-bit processors, the System i5 family of systems can run multiple operating systems simultaneously. Plus, they can help you integrate more applications than other systems — so you don’t need to add an extra server every time you take on another business challenge. And the System i5 family of systems can dynamically adjust resources to meet your changing needs as they change. With an integrated infrastructure that’s simpler, more productive and more resilient, You are ready for the on demand world.

Simplify Your IT Infrastructure

Every business faces the same challenge: applications need different operating systems that must run on multiple servers. And that means every time you add another application you must add another server. As your IT infrastructure keeps getting more complex, your productivity declines.

The System i5 family of systems run i5/OS^™ V5R3 and V5R4, Microsoft^® Windows^® Server [via an Integrated xSeries^® Server (IXS) or Integrated xSeries Adapter (IXA)], Linux^® for POWER^™, Linux, WebSphere^®, and AIX^® applications simultaneously on a single system that can be divided into multiple POWER5 partitions and can seamlessly integrate IBM’s Intel^®-based servers. The System i5 family of systems can dynamically, and even automatically, distribute processing resources where you need them most — raising server utilization rates and helping improve productivity. Instead of dedicating storage to each and every server or managing a complex storage area network, you can simply share a single storage pool, with one approach to managing resources and backup. And with a high bandwidth network inside the System i5 family of systems, you can communicate securely between applications without dedicating expensive network devices.

By simplifying your IT infrastructure, the System i5 family of systems can help make your business more productive. After all, when your system can do more, you can do more.

Support for i5/OS V5R3 and V5R4, Microft Windows Server (via an IXS or IXA) , Linux and AIX applications
Integrated xSeries Server runs Windows Server 2003 operating system
Integrated xSeries Adapter supports IBM's xSeries servers
i5/OS can automatically balance processor usage between LPARs
Up to 254 dynamic logical partitions per server, multiple partitions per processor
Integrated user and password management between Windows and OS/400^®
Automated storage management for Windows, AIX and Linux servers

Integrate to Innovate

How do you bring new value to your business? With innovation. Start by integrating your people, processes and information. Integrate your applications, your various databases, your multiple servers that use diverse operating systems. The System i5 family of systems makes that level of integration possible because they are built around i5/OS, the next generation of the industry’s first and leading integrated operating system.

i5/OS supports the base software a business needs, starting with security and workload management tools, plus the industry standards-based IBM DB2^® Universal Database^™ (UDB) and IBM WebSphere Application Server for Web serving. The System i5 family of systems also supports IBM Lotus^® Workplace^™ Services Express product for e-mail and instant messaging. I5/OS V5R3 and V5R4 support a wide range of industry-specific solutions.

I5/OS V5R3:

Runs on the IBM System i5 family and IBM AS/400^® models 720, 730, 740, 170 and 250.
Provides integrated DB2 UDB database with enhancements including automated DB reorganization
DB2 UDB enhancements extend SQL standard leadership
Integrated HTTP Web server (powered by Apache)
Integrated file systems with security enhancements to improve virus checking
System performance and I/O optimized for OLTP workloads
WebSphere Application Server and Java^® supported on all servers
Integration of WebSphere Application Server - Express with V5R3
IBM Workplace Service Express
Automated storage and backup management tools
Easy-to-use, Windows-based operations with iSeries Navigator

i5/OS V5R4 is an integrated operating system that builds on and extends the capabilities of i5/OS V5R3.

i5/OS V5R4:

i5/OS V5R4 runs on the System i5 family of systems.
Helps improve application portability and performance with new Java Virtual Machine
Enhancements to improve integrations with Web and Windows applications
Helps simplify deployment and recovery procedures with Storage Area Networks
Supports SNA applications over IP networks with Enterprise Extenders
Helps improve management and retention of printed information
Helps deliver business continuity through continuous operations enhancements

Deliver with Less Disruption

In business, as in life, the only constant is disruptive change. For IT managers, disruptions come in many forms: electrical blackouts, earthquakes, integrating new business units, or upgrading to new 64-bit processor technology.

The System i5 family of systems are designed with the future in mind. Based on Power Architecture and IBM’s POWER5/POWER5+ processors, the System i5 family of systems help enable businesses to seamlessly upgrade to their 9th generation of 64-bit applications. It continues to adapt to disruptive technology changes, helping to protect your business from suffering the expense of changing your applications.

The System i5 family of systems is also equipped with Capacity on Demand options, including Accelerator for System i5 available on select models, On/Off and Reserve Capacity on Demand. It can adjust dynamically, even automatically, to your ever-shifting business priorities. You can turn POWER5 processors on when you need them-turn them off when you don't. You pay only for what you use, not a penny more.

The built-in resiliency of the System i5 family of systems delivers legendary reliability, staring down virtually any disruption to your IT operations. In doing so, the System i5 family of systems can help you achieve 24x7 business continuity.

Add the System i5 family of systems and i5/OS to your lexicon. And remove ‘Ctrl Alt Delete.’

Upgrades into POWER5/POWER5+ products from iSeries servers
Scalable POWER5 performance with Simultaneous Multi-Threading and options from 1-way to 64-way servers, Accelerator for System i5, On / Off Capacity on Demand and Capacity Upgrade on Demand options
Memory Capacity on Demand
Reserve Capacity on Demand
Mobile CoD allows re-provisioning of an activated processor to another system
Cross site mirroring with IASPs for disaster recovery
Enhancements to save while active for applications with commitment controlled transactions delivered at V5R3

To learn more about how IBM can help you become an on demand business, please review “On demand business: The Executive Guide” at

http://www-1.ibm.com/businesscenter/cpe/download5/16202/execguide.pdf or visit http://www-306.ibm.com/e-business/ondemand/us/index.html

Why IBM System i5 Family of Systems

First server in the industry to use IBM^® POWER5^™ processors, the ninth generation of IBM 64-bit processor technology uses IBM i5/OS^™, the latest generation of the OS/400^®.
POWER^™ processors leverage the IBM System i5^™ family of systems tradition of integration, virtualization and outstanding system management technology to bring greater functionality and performance to your business.
The System i5 family of systems are built for today’s constantly changing business requirements. They’re designed to deliver the power and capacity to run core business applications and the ability to add new on demand business applications on the same server.
The System i5 family of systems can help you reduce complexity and simplify your infrastructure and may potentially help reduce your total cost of ownership. And with multiple growth options and upgrades available, you can start small and expand as your needs grow.
They System i5 family of systems are enabled to run multiple operating systems and application environments, so you have additional flexibility in choosing the hardware and software that best suit the realities of your business.
The System i5 family of systems has been developed with the future in mind, enabling you to seamlessly upgrade servers while building on your investments in software, storage and networking. And by automating key processes, the self-managing features of the System i5 family help promote high-availability and helps reduce downtime.
A one-year or three-year software maintenance contract (including voice support and software upgrade entitlement) included (at additional cost) with all new purchases.
New systems include a 12-month warranty.

IBM System i5 520

Overview

The IBM^® System i5^™ family of systems is the next generation IBM eServer^™ iSeries^™ ... the industry's first POWER5^™ processor-based servers. IBM i5/OS^™ is a premier integrated operating system that builds on and extends the capabilities of OS/400^®.

Built on IBM's advanced POWER5 processor technology, the i520 is one of the industry's most flexible systems and is offered with one or two processors with performance ranging from 600 to 7,100 CPW. The i520 can help reduce complexity, simplify your IT infrastructure and help you regain control of your increasingly complex business.

Delivering a breakthrough in infrastructure simplification, the i520 is capable of running i5/OS V5R3 and V5R4, Microsoft^® Windows^® Server [via an Integrated xSeries^® Adpater (IXA) or Integrated xSeries Server (IXS)], Linux^® for POWER^™, Linux, WebSphere^®, and AIX 5L^™ applications simultaneously on a single server and can integrate IBM eServer xSeries servers running Windows.

The i520 can dynamically distribute processing resources where you need them most, raising server utilization rates and helping improve productivity. Instead of dedicating storage to each server or managing a complex SAN, you can simply share a single storage pool, with one approach to managing resources and backup. With a high bandwidth network inside the i520, you can communicate very securely between applications without dedicating expensive network devices.

The System i5 Editions include some of the base software your business needs, starting with i5/OS security and workload management tools, plus the industry standards-based DB2^® Universal Database^™.

The i520 provides an integrated set of hardware capabilities including two 1 Gbps Ethernet LAN ports and a disk drive controller in the base, saving you additional cost and PCI slots. In addition to the deskside/tower configuration option, the Model 520 can be placed in a standard 19-inch rack.

The i520:

Enables your business to use existing applications while upgrading to POWER5+^™ technology
Builds on the legendary reliability of the iSeries platform

	--	Hot-plug PCI-X slots
	--	Hot-plug disk slots
	--	Redundant hot-plug fans
	--	Optional redundant power supply

Helping to reduce disruption to your IT operation — simpler, more productively, with dynamic resiliency

Hardware

The i520 is a 1-way or 2-way system based on IBM POWER5+ technology. Each 520 system unit has eight memory slots, five PCI-X and one PCI-X DDR slots, eight disk slots, one half-high slot for tape devices , and two slimline slots for DVD drives. Optionally, the other four disk slots can be enabled in the system unit.

Each i520 system unit has two imbedded 10/100/1000 Mb Ethernet LANs, imbedded I/O controller (IOP-less capable), optional HSL-2 loop and two HMC, and two USB ports.

IBM i5/OS V5R3 and V5R4 support the use of all of the above hardware elements except one slimline slot, two serial ports, and two USB ports. These components are reserved for other operating systems running on the i520.

Integrated into the i520 system unit is a non-RAID disk, DVD, and tape controller. Neither this integrated controller nor the integrated Ethernet adapter, which drives the two Ethernet LAN ports, uses any of the six PCI-X slots. The non-RAID disk controller can be upgraded to a controller with RAID capability and read cache and still does not require a PCI-X slot. A base two-line WAN adapter is included at no additional charge. No base IOP is included.

The i520 with advanced POWER5 processors uses DDR2 memory DIMMs that are plugged in pairs. Each i520 DDR2 memory feature represents one pair of DIMMs. A model 520 requires a minimum of one and has a maximum of four memory features. The DDR2 memory is not compatible with the DDR1 memory DIMMs that are used with the 1.5GHz and 1.65GHz eServer iSeries 520 servers.

I/O towers/drawers may be attached to the i520 using the HSL loop (also called a RIO loop) to provide additional PCI slots, disk slots, other I/O. The HSL/RIO loop also connects to other System i5 and xSeries servers. The HSL/RIO loop is an optional feature.

A new, optional Accelerator for System i5 feature for select 1-Way i520s provides a dramatic boost in processor CPW for additional workloads such as additional partitions, Java^® or WebSphere applications.

The i520 supports hot-plug disk slots, hot-plug PCI-X slots, and redundant hot-plug cooling fans. An optional redundant hot-plug power supply is available.

The i520 is offered as either a deskside tower or as a four EIA/U rack-mounted unit for a standard 19-inch rack.

The i520 offers outstanding configurability with base features and a large selection of optional features. The minimum functional server consists of the base server unit, base features, and selected priced features.

Virtualization Engine Systems Technologies

The Virtualization Engine^™ systems technologies are enabled by the Power Hypervisor. This allows for the management of heterogeneous partitions/servers. You can help maximize your IT investments by improving efficiencies and productivity, and focus more on continued business innovation and growth

Dynamic Logical Partitioning (LPAR) — allows the System i5 resources to be grouped into logically separate systems within the same physical footprint. With new capabilities like "uncapped partitions," processors on the System i5 family of systems can be shared between partitions (defined via policies).
Virtual Ethernet — partitions can communicate within a high-speed virtualized network, yet all have outside access via routing through one set of physical I/O devices.
Virtual I/O — where I/O resources such as disk, tape, and CD-ROM can be shared between multiple operating system partitions and IXS/IXA hardware.
Simultaneous Multithreading — applications can increase the overall resource utilization by virtualizing multiple physical CPUs through the use of multithreading.
Multiple Operating Systems — i5/OS V5R3 and V5R4, AIX 5L, Linux for POWER, Linux, WebSphere, AIX, and Microsoft Windows Server (via an IXA or IXS) are supported on the System i5 family of systems.
Micro-Partitioning^™ — allocates less than a full processor to a logical partition.

Hardware Management Console (HMC)

An IBM 7310-CR3 Rack-Mounted HMC or 7310-C04 Desktop HMC is required to manage System i5 advanced POWER5 processor-based systems implementing partitioning or Capacity on Demand. Multiple partitions and multiple POWER5/POWER5+ processor-based servers can be supported by an HMC, located locally or remotely attached to the System i5.

The HMC is not required for a partition to run, but is required to create, define, and change the partition. An HMC can also serve as an i5/OS system console.

Capacity Upgrade On Demand

The i520 with a 1/2-way processor offers several Capacity on Demand (CoD) options that make it possible to activate additional processor resource. Capacity Upgrade on Demand, On/Off Capacity on Demand, Reserve Capacity on Demand, and Trial Capacity on Demand are currently available. To take advantage of CoD, only one of the two processors may have been permanently activated. Then as needed, a software key activates the CoD option in order to satisfy capacity needs associated with business growth or peaks.

System i5 520 Editions

The 520 is offered with five editions: Value, Standard, Enterprise, Solution and High Availability. The Editions offerings allow you the flexibility to select a server based upon the needs of your business. The 520 is also available as an Express offering from IBM Business Partners.

For more information on the Editions content and a complete definition of the service and education offerings, visit:

http://www.ibm.com/eserver/iseries/hardware/editions

Value Edition

The Value Edition is tailored specifically to small enterprises and is available in two offerings.

Standard Edition

The Standard Edition is designed for clients who require more capacity and flexibility than is available in the i520 Value Edition. It is featured for a wide variety of on demand business and client server solutions. 5250 OLTP applications WebFaced using the WebFacing tool of IBM WebSphere Development Studio can be run with no 5250 OLTP CPW requirement.

Enterprise Edition

The Enterprise Edition is designed for clients who require a higher level of flexibility on the i520. It is ideal for clients with dynamic business environments who need to respond immediately to fluctuating, unpredictable business needs.

Enterprise Editions include a Base Enterprise Enablement features. Each provides one processor authorization of 5250 OLTP CPW. A processor authorization of 5250 OLTP capacity can be used across more than one physical processor or partition. You may purchase additional Enterprise Enablement features if you require additional 5250 OLTP CPW capacity. Only systems with Enterprise Edition may purchase the Enterprise Enablement feature.

The Enterprise Edition starts with the Standard Edition content and builds upon it. It provides datacenter management and on demand business tools plus the ability to run traditional 5250 OLTP applications with or with-out first being WebFaced by the WebFacing tool of WebSphere Development Studio.

Solution Edition

The i520 Solution Edition should be used with qualifying ISV solutions to provide a more attractively priced total solution. Like the Enterprise Edition, one Enterprise Enablement feature is included, providing one processor authorization of 5250 OLTP CPW.

The Solution Edition leverages IBM middleware and still can run traditional OLTP applications without first being WebFaced by the WebFacing tool of WebSphere Development Studio.

High Availability Edition

If you need high availability, you can tie multiple System i5 units together with high-function third-party software. Role swapping and production on both primary and secondary servers is typical. In this multiple System i5 environment, the System i5 for high availability is an attractively priced 520, 550, 570, or 595 linked with a 520, 550, 570,595, 810, 825, 870, or 890, of equal or higher CPW. The 520 High Availability Edition can be a 520 1-way or a1/2-way system.

These systems are physically identical to the equivalent CPW-size Enterprise Edition except less content is shipped with the High Availability Edition than with the Enterprise Edition. The same upgrade paths to larger processors as those on the Enterprise Edition are offered by first converting the High Availability Edition to an Enterprise Edition. As with any edition upgrade, the hardware and services and most software content defined in the richer edition are not included in the upgrade price.

To be eligible to buy a System i5 for High Availability, you must meet specific criteria which can be found at:

http://www.ibm.com/eserver/iseries/hardware/is4ha

System i5 520 Express Offerings

The System i5 520 Express offerings provide ready-to-run, fixed configurations that let you choose the offering that best meets your requirements. The i520 Express offerings are only available thru IBM Business Partners.

IBM System i5 550

Overview

The IBM^® System i5^™ family of sytems is the industry's first POWER5^™ processor-based systems. IBM i5/OS^™ is a premier integrated operating system that builds on and extends the capabilities of OS/400^®.

The System i5 550 is a 1/4-way server providing up to 14,000 Commercial Processing Workload (CPW).

Advanced virtualization technologies enable the System i5 family of systems to run multiple operating systems and application environments simultaneously. These include IBM i5/OS V5R3 and V5R4, Linux^® for POWER^™, AIX 5L^™, Microsoft^® Windows^® Server [via an Integrated xSeries^® Adpater (IXA) or Integrated xSeries Server (IXS)], Linux, WebSphere^®, and Lotus^® Domino^® environments, making the System i5 550 an excellent workload consolidation box.

Simply activate a processor to add the capacity you need to complement your i5/OS applications with applications running on other operating systems without requiring additional servers.

The i550 provides many Capacity on Demand options. You can switch on extra processor power at minimal notice.

On demand capabilities include:

Capacity Upgrade on Demand
On/Off Capacity on Demand
Reserve Capacity on Demand
Trial Capacity on Demand

You can help satisfy today's workload demands economically and still be ready for tomorrow's business growth . . . relying on the flexibility of the i550.

The System i5 family of systems can help reduce your datacenter complexity, simplify IT infrastructures, and effectively manage IT service level commitments.

i550:

Enables your business to use existing applications while upgrading to IBM POWER5 technology
Builds on the iSeries legendary reliability
Helps reduce disruption to your IT operations — simpler, more productivity, with dynamic resiliency

Hardware

The i550 is a 1/4-way server based on IBM POWER5+ technology. The i550 uses 64-bit, copper-based, 1.9GHz POWER5+ microprocessors. Performance starts at 3,800 CPW and tops out at up to 14,000 CPW, when all four processors are active. Up to 64 GB of main memory and 39 TB of disk storage are available.

Each i550 system unit has 16 memory slots. The 1.9GHz i550 uses DDR2 memory DIMMs that are plugged in pairs. A minimum of two memory features are required. The DDR2 memory is not compatible with the DDR1 memory DIMMS that are used with the 1.65GHz model 550 and that are plugged in quads. Each model 550 also has:

Five PCI-X slots (4 slots if optional HSL-2 adapter is installed)
Eight disk slots (four enabled)
One half-high slot for removable media
Two slimline slots for DVD drives

Optionally, the other four disk slots can be enabled in the system unit.

Each i550 system unit has two imbedded 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LANs, imbedded I/O controller (IOP-less capable), optional (if mirroring) write cache/RAID-5 (IOP-less capable) ,two HMC, and two USB ports, one base and one optional HSL-2 loop.

IBM i5/OS V5R3 and V5R4 supports the use of all of the above hardware elements except one slimline slot, one serial port, and two USB ports. These components are reserved for other operating systems running on the i550.

Integrated into the i550 system unit is a non-RAID disk, DVD, and tape controller. Neither this integrated controller nor the integrated Ethernet adapter, which drives the two Ethernet LAN ports, uses any of the five PCI-X slots. The non-RAID disk controller can be upgraded to a controller with RAID capability and read cache, and still require no PCI-X slot. A base two-line WAN adapter is included at no additional charge and uses one of the five PCI-X slots.

I/O towers/drawers may be attached to the i550 using HSL loops (also called RIO loops) to provide additional PCI slots, disk slots, other I/O. The HSL/RIO loop also connects to other System i5 and xSeries servers.

The i550 supports hot-plug disk slots, hot-plug PCI-X slots, and redundant hot-plug cooling fans. An optional redundant hot-plug power supply is available.

You can hot-plug I/O towers/drawers or xSeries systems attached by Integrated xSeries Adapters to the System i5 family of systems. You can dynamically add HSL or HSL-2 attached components while the system is running, without an IPL. With quiesced units, you can similarly remove these components while the system keeps on running, further improving system availability.

The i550 is offered as either a deskside tower or as a four EIA rack-mounted unit for a standard 19-inch rack.

The i550 offers outstanding configurability with base features and a large selection of optional features. The minimum functional system consists of the base server unit, base features, and selected priced features.

IBM Virtualization Engine Systems Technologies

The IBM Virtualization Engine^™ systems technologies are enabled by the Power Hypervisor. This allows for the management of heterogeneous partitions/servers. You can help maximize your IT investments by improving efficiencies and productivity and focus on continued business innovation and growth.

Dynamic Logical Partitioning (LPAR) — allows the System i5 resources to be grouped into logically separate systems within the same physical footprint. With new capabilities like "uncapped partitions," processors on the eServer i5 family of systems can be shared between partitions (defined via policies).
Virtual Ethernet — partitions can communicate within a high-speed virtualized network, yet all have outside access via routing through one set of physical I/O devices.
Virtual I/O — where I/O resources such as disk, tape, and CD-ROM can be shared between multiple operating system partitions and IXS/IXA hardware.
Capacity on Demand — system processor resource is made available on an as-needed basis. Once activated, the resource can be used temporarily (On/Off CoD) or permanently (CUoD).
Simultaneous Multithreading — applications can increase the overall resource utilization by virtualizing multiple physical CPUs through the use of multithreading.
Multiple Operating Systems — i5/OS, AIX 5L, Linux for POWER, and Microsoft Windows (via IXA or IXS) are supported.
Micro-Partitioning^™ — allocates less than a full processor to a logical partition.

Hardware Management Console (HMC)

An IBM 7310-CR3 Rack-Mounted HMC or 7310-C04 Desktop HMC is required to manage eServer i5 POWER5 processor-based servers implementing partitioning or Capacity on Demand. Multiple partitions and multiple POWER5 based servers can be supported by an HMC, located locally or remotely attached to the System i5.

The HMC is not required for a partition to run, but is required for a System i5 to create, define, and change the partition or Capacity on Demand resources. An HMC can also serve as an i5/OS system console.

i550 Editions

The i550 is offered with five editions: Standard, Enterprise, Solution, Domino, and High Availability. The editions structure makes it easier for you to select an offering based on your needs.

For more information on the editions content, visit

http://www.ibm.com/eserver/iseries/hardware/editions

Standard Edition

The Standard Edition is designed for clients who do not require the flexibility of the i550 Enterprise Edition. The Standard Edition is ideal for a wide variety of On Demand Business and client/server solutions. 5250 OLTP applications WebFaced using the WebFacing tool of WebSphere Development Studio can be run with no 5250 CPW requirement

Enterprise Edition

The Enterprise Edition is designed for clients who require a higher level of flexibility on the i550. It is ideal for clients with dynamic business environments who need to respond immediately to fluctuating, unpredictable on demand business needs.

The Enterprise Edition leverages a wide range of IBM middleware while maintaining the ability to run traditional OLTP applications without first being WebFaced by the WebFacing tool of WebSphere Development Studio. One Enterprise Enablement features is included, providing one processor authorization of 5250 OLTP CPW. A processor authorization of 5250 OLTP capacity can be across more than one physical processor or partition. You may purchase additional Enterprise Enablement features if you require additional 5250 OLTP CPW. Only systems with Enterprise Edition may purchase the Enterprise Enablement feature.

The Enterprise Edition starts with the Standard Edition content and builds upon it. It is designed as a total system, fully integrating and exploiting all of the fundamental hardware and software on demand business clients need. It is shipped with advanced tools for managing mixed workloads and virtual workplace software.

Solution Edition

The i550 Solution Editions, used with qualifying ISV software, provide a more attractively priced total business solution. The complete list of qualified ISV solutions can be found on the Solution Edition Web site

http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/hardware/editions/soledition/

The Solution Editions have been developed with ISVs to address their specific client needs. Five unique Solution Editions are available from IBM with qualified ISV solutions.

Domino Edition

For organizations of all sizes, e-mail and electronic collaboration are increasingly becoming mission-critical applications with the same requirements for availability and security as line-of-business applications. The System i5 Domino Edition continues the tradition established by the iSeries Dedicated Server for Domino (DSD) and the iSeries for Domino — price/performance targeted for Lotus workloads combined with the reliability, manageability, and low cost of ownership that help make the System i5 platform a highly successful Domino server. You have room to grow on this server with built-in Capacity on Demand. In addition to the two processors that are standard on the eServer i5 Domino Edition, you have the option to activate one or two more processors. Optionally, you can create logical partitions (LPAR) and run Linux or AIX on the additional processors.

For more information on the Domino Edition, visit

http://www.ibm.com/eserver/iseries/domino/edition

System i5 for Domino supports i5/OS, Lotus Domino, Lotus Instant Messaging and Web Conferencing (Sametime^®), Lotus Team Workplace (QuickPlace^®), Domino Web Access, and other Lotus solutions. 5250 OLTP applications WebFaced using the WebFacing tool of WebSphere Development Studio can be run with no 5250 OLTP CPW requirement.

The Domino Edition requires proof of license for two Domino Enterprise servers, and Lotus client licenses as defined on the Domino Edition Web site.

High Availability Edition

If you need high availability, you can tie multiple systems together with high-function third-party software. Role swapping and production on both primary and secondary servers is typical. In this multiple System i5 environment, the System i5 for High Availability is an attractively priced model 520, 550, 570, or 595 linked with a model 520, 550, 570, 595, 810, 825, 870 or 890 of equal or higher CPW.

The i550 High Availability Editions is a 1/4-way system. These systems are physically identical to the equivalent Enterprise Edition i550, except less content is shipped with the High Availability Edition than with the Enterprise Edition. The on demand capabilities such as On/Off Capacity on Demand and Reserve Capacity on Demand for the i550 High Availability Edition are identical to those on the i550 Standard or Enterprise Editions.

To be eligible to buy a System i5 for High Availability, you must meet specific criteria which can be found at:

http://www.ibm.com/eserver/iseries/hardware/is4ha

Capacity On Demand

Every i550 offers several Capacity on Demand options that make it possible to activate additional processor resource. Capacity Upgrade on Demand, On/Off Capacity on Demand, Reserve Capacity on Demand, and Trial Capacity on Demand are currently available. To take advantage of any CoD option, it is necessary to have first purchased a configuration that includes inactive capacity. As needed, the inactive capacity can be activated with a unique code entered at the server console to satisfy capacity needs associated with business growth or business peaks.

Capacity Upgrade On Demand

System i5 Capacity Upgrade on Demand enables you to grow capacity as your needs grow. Inactive processors can be permanently activated by ordering one or more activation features. You receive an activation code that you can enter at your server console to activate the needed capacity.

Processor activation features can be ordered to make available the extra capacity you need. When you order one or more activation features, an activation code for processors is generated and shipped to you (mailed and posted on the Web).

Enter the activation code (think of it as a capacity key) into the Hardware Management Console, and your newly activated processors are ready to use without an IPL. The processors are placed automatically in the Shared Processor Pool where they can be assigned optionally to partitions.

On/Off Capacity On Demand

System i5 On/Off Capacity on Demand delivers great flexibility in meeting peak demands. Inactive processors can be temporarily activated with a simple request made from your server console. Before requesting temporary capacity, an enablement feature must be ordered and the resulting code entered from the server console.

Temporary Capacity Enablement

Before requesting temporary capacity on your server, you must "enable" your server. To do this, order an enablement feature (MES only) and sign the required contracts.

IBM will generate an enablement code, mail it to you, and post it on the Web for you to retrieve and enter on your server.

A processor enablement code lets you request 360 processor days (360 days x 1 processor) of temporary capacity. If you have reached the limit of 360 processor days, place an order for another processor enablement code to reset the number of days you can request to 360.

Reserve Capacity On Demand

System i5 Reserve Capacity on Demand delivers great flexibility in meeting peak demands. This option is also perfect for spikes in needed capacity (peak loads). But unlike On/Off CoD, a Prepaid Activation Feature is purchased up-front that sets a value on the server representing the number of processor days that can be used as reserve CoD capacity. By paying for the reserve capacity ahead of time, no contracts and no reporting to IBM is required.

No charging will occur when the 24-hour clock expires and there is no longer a need for additional processors.

Reserve CoD is a great way to handle peak loads that occur on a limited basis. But unlike On/Off CoD, no contracts and no reporting to IBM is required. The purchase of reserve CoD activation time is prepaid, in blocks of 30 processor days, and multiple blocks of activations can be loaded at a time.

The break-even pricing for processor days on the System i5 platform is approximately 90 processor days. In other words, you could permanently activate a processor for the same price it would cost you to prepay for 90 processor days of reserve CoD capacity.

Trial Capacity On Demand

System i5 Trial Capacity on Demand . . . it's quick, it's easy, and ready when you are.

Use it for whatever purpose you want.

All you do is go to a Web site and make a request. IBM will provide you with a code ("key") to start the trial. The code is good for 30 consecutive powered-on days, after it is entered at the server console.

A request for trial processor capacity can be made after initial install, after a processor upgrade, or after the purchase of one or more permanent processor activations.

You must make the trial capacity available to be reclaimed by the server at the end of the trial period.

For more information about System i5 Capacity on Demand, go to: http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/ondemand/cod

IBM System i5 570

Overview

The IBM^® System i5^™ family of systems is the next generation IBM eServer^™ iSeries^™ ... the industry's first POWER5^™ processor-based server.

The IBM System i5 570 with 2.2GHz POWER5+^™ processors is simpler, more productive, more resilient — to help you prepare your business for the on demand world.

Designed for the complex requirements of medium to large enterprises, the i570 can help businesses reduce datacenter complexity, simplify IT infrastructures, and effectively manage IT service level commitments.

A highly scalable, upgradeable, industry-standard rack-optimized building block architecture helps support balanced growth from 1-way to 16-way servers.

Switch on extra power at minimal notice with Capacity on Demand features.

Advanced virtualization technologies enable the i570 to run multiple operating systems and application environments simultaneously, including IBM i5/OS^™ (the next generation of OS/400^®), Linux^® for POWER^™, IBM AIX 5L^™, Microsoft^® Windows^® Server [via an Integrated xSeries^® Adpater (IXA) or Integrated xSeries Server (IXS)], WebSphere^®, and Lotus^® Domino^® environments.

By supporting multiple operating systems, the System i5 family of systems can help simplify IT infrastructures, allowing you to deploy new applications, and consolidate operations on a single, highly flexible, resilient server.

The i570 can distribute processing resources dynamically where you need them most, raising server utilization rates and helping improve productivity. Instead of dedicating storage to each and every server or managing a complex SAN, you can choose to simply share a single storage pool.

With the high bandwidth network inside the i570, you can communicate more securely between applications without dedicating expensive network devices.

The i570 is offered in Standard, Enterprise, High Availability and Capacity BackUp Editions ... packaging with the POWER5+ hardware some of the most popular software including:

Security and workload management tools
Database
Software for e-mail and instant messaging
The i570 is designed to improve reliability and availability.
Enables businesses to leverage existing applications while upgrading to POWER5+ processors.
Builds on the legendary reliability of the iSeries platform, incorporating hot-plug IOA and disk slots, redundant hot-plug power supplies, dual power cords, redundant hot-plug cooling fans, and optional redundant CPU power regulator.

Bottom line: reduce disruption to your IT operations.

Hardware

The i570 is based on IBM POWER5+ technology. It is a 2/4-way to 8/16 way server ranging from 8,400 to 58,500 CPW with a maximum of 512 GB of memory and 96 TB of disk storage. Each i570 provides on demand processor capabilities.

The i570 processor is housed in a four EIA-unit rack-optimized enclosure. Each enclosure holds up to four processors. Each enclosure has:

Sixteen DDR2 memory slots
Six PCI-X slots (five if optional HSL-2 adapter)
Six disk slots (3 optionally activated)
A slot for a DVD drive
Two imbedded 10/100/1000 Mb Ethernet LANs
Imbedded I/O controller (IOP-less capable)
Optional imbedded write cache & RAID-5 (IOP-less capable)
One base and one optional HSL-2 loop
Two HMC ports

IBM i5/OS V5R3 and V5R4 supports the use of all of the hardware elements listed except one slimline slot, two serial ports, and two USB ports. These components are reserved for other operating systems running on the i570.

The i570 system unit is shipped with a RAID-capable disk/DVD controller. Neither this disk/DVD controller nor the integrated Ethernet adapter that drives the two imbedded Ethernet LAN ports uses any of the six PCI-X slots. A base two-line WAN adapter is included at no additional charge and uses one of the six PCI-X slots. No Base IOP is included.

I/O towers/drawers may be attached to the i570 using HSL loops (also called a RIO loop) to provide additional PCI slots, disk slots, other I/O. The loop also connects to other System i5 and xSeries servers.

The i570 supports hot-plug disk slots, hot-plug PCI-X slots, redundant hot-plug cooling fans, and redundant hot-plug power supplies. An optional redundant hot-plug CPU power regulator is available. On 8-way and larger systems, an optional redundant Service Processor is available.

The i570 offers outstanding configurability with base or included features and a large selection of optional features. The minimum functional server consists of the base server unit, base features, and selected priced features.

The i570 uses DDR2 memory DIMMs that are plugged in quads. Each i570 DDR2 memory feature represents one quad of DIMMs. Each 2.2GHz i570 processor enclosure requires a minimum of two and has a maximum of four memory features per enclosure. A 2/4-way model 570 has one processor enclosure. The 4/8-way has two enclosures and the 8/16-way has four enclosures. There are two processor cards per enclosure.

The 32GB DDR2 memory feature uses a different speed and cannot be mixed with other memory features on the same processor card. 32GB memory features and non-32GB memory features can be mixed on the same system.

The DDR2 memory for the 2.2GHz model 570 is not compatible with the DDR1 memory used with the 1.65GHz model 570. The 1.65GHz model 570 also uses quad memory plugging rules.

An i5/OS strength is the ability to attach the following I/O towers to two different servers and switch the towers from one server to the other in a clustered environment: #0588 / #0595 / #5074 / #5079/ #5088 / #5094 / #5095 / #5294.

You can hot-plug I/O towers/drawers and IBM eServer xSeries attached via Integrated xSeries Adapters to the System i5 family of systems. You can add HSL or HSL-2 attached components dynamically while the system is running, without an IPL. With quiesced units, you can similarly remove these components while the system keeps on running, further improving system availability.

Virtualization Engine Systems Technologies

The Virtualization Engine^™ systems technologies are enabled by the Power Hypervisor. This allows for the management of heterogeneous partitions/servers. You can help maximize your IT investments by improving efficiencies and productivity and focus on continued business innovation and growth.

Dynamic Logical Partitioning (LPAR) allows the System i5 resources to be grouped into logically separate systems within the same physical footprint. With new capabilities like "uncapped partitions," processors on the eServer i5 family of systems can be shared between partitions (defined via policies).
Virtual Ethernet — partitions can communicate within a high-speed virtualized network, yet all have outside access via routing through one set of physical I/O devices.
Virtual I/O — where I/O resources such as disk, tape, and CD-ROM can be shared between multiple operating system partitions and IXS/IXA hardware.
Capacity on Demand — system resources like processors and memory are made available on an as-needed basis. Once activated, the resources can be used temporarily (On/Off CoD) or permanently (CUoD).
Simultaneous Multithreading — applications can increase the overall resource utilization by virtualizing multiple physical CPUs through the use of multithreading.
Multiple Operating Systems — i5/OS, AIX 5L, Linux for POWER, and Microsoft Windows Server (via and IXA or IXS) are supported on an eServer i5 server.
Micro-Partitioning^™ — allocates less than a full processor to a logical partition.

Hardware Management Console (HMC)

An IBM 7310-CR3 Rack-Mounted HMC or 7310-C04 Desktop HMC is required to manage eServer i5 POWER5-based servers implementing partitioning or Capacity on Demand. Multiple partitions and multiple POWER5-based servers can be supported by an HMC, located locally or remotely attached to the System i5.

The HMC is not required for a partition to run, but is required for a System i5 to create, define, and change the partition, or Capacity on Demand resources. An HMC can also serve as an i5/OS system console.

i570 Editions

The i570 is offered in four editions — Standard, Enterprise, High Availability and Capacity Backup. The editions structure makes it easier for you to select what you need.

For more information on the Editions content and a complete definition of the service and education offerings, visit: http://www.ibm.com/eserver/iseries/hardware/editions

Standard Edition

The Standard Edition is designed for clients who do not require the maximum flexibility of the i570 Enterprise Edition. The Standard Edition is featured for a wide variety of on demand business and client server solutions. 5250 OLTP applications WebFaced using the WebFacing tool of IBM WebSphere Development Studio can be run with no 5250 OLTP CPW requirement.

Enterprise Edition

The Enterprise Edition is designed for clients who require a higher level of flexibility on the i570. It is ideal for clients with dynamic business environments who need to respond immediately to fluctuating, unpredictable on demand business needs.

The Enterprise Edition includes a Base Enterprise Enablement feature that provides one processor authorization of 5250 OLTP CPW. A processor authorization of 5250 OLTP capacity can be spread across more than one physical processor or partition. One Enterprise Enablement feature is included in the Enterprise Edition. You may purchase additional Enterprise Enablement features if you require additional 5250 OLTP CPW capacity. Only systems with Enterprise Edition may purchase the Enterprise Enablement feature.

The Enterprise Edition starts with the Standard Edition content and builds on it. It is designed as a total system, fully integrating and exploiting all of the fundamental hardware and software for on demand business need. It is shipped with advanced tools for managing mixed workloads and virtual workplace software.

System i5 Optimum Care

Upon request, System i5 Optimum Care is available with this edition to enhance your System i5 platform investment.

Optimum Care on the i570 is available for new 8/16-way systems. The availability for Optimum Care for upgrades from another model into the 8/16-way i570 follows the general edition content upgrade rules. Under these rules, additional software, hardware or services/education vouchers associated with the new edition are not provided when upgrading from one edition to another edition. Visit the editions Web site for more information.

High Availability Edition

An i570 High Availability Edition can be a 2/4-way, 4/8-way, or 8/16-way system.

These systems are physically identical to the equivalent Enterprise Edition i570 except less content is shipped with the High Availability Edition than with the Enterprise Edition. The on demand capabilities such as On/Off Capacity on Demand and Reserve Capacity on Demand for the i570 HA Edition are identical to those on the i570 Standard or Enterprise Editions. The same upgrade paths to larger processors as those on the Enterprise Edition i570 are offered by first converting the High Availability Edition to an Enterprise Edition. As with any edition upgrade, the hardware and services and most software content defined in the richer edition are not included in the upgrade price.

To be eligible to buy a System i5 for High Availability, you must meet specific criteria:

The system must be smaller or equal in size (CPW) to the primary system to which it will be linked.
The primary system must be a model 570 or 870 and must have a 5250 OLTP CPW value greater than zero.
The primary and secondary systems must use specific, qualified high-function, high-availability software from qualified ISVs list on the high-availability web site at:

http://www.ibm.com/eserver/iseries/hardware/is4ha

Capacity Backup Edition

A System i5 for Capacity BackUp can give you an offsite, disaster recovery machine at an affordable price. A 2/16-way i570 leverages On/Off Capacity on Demand capabilities into an effective backup server.

The i570 has:

Two processors that can be permanently activated and used for any workload
Fourteen standby processors that can be used at no-charge in the event of a disaster for an extended period of time

I/O and memory minimums and maximums are the same as the 8/16-way i570.

The Capacity BackUp Edition contains a minimal set of software content because IBM software licensing can allow the primary server's licensing to be transferred to a backup server in case the primary server is out of production. A 2/16-way System i5 for Capacity BackUp server can be upgraded to a 8/16-way Enterprise Edition server. As with any edition upgrade, the hardware and services and most software content defined in the richer edition are not included in the upgrade price.

The fourteen standby processors of the i570 Capacity BackUp server cannot be permanently activated. In addition to their no-charge disaster usage, the standby processors can be used on a chargeable basis for other work. However, high usage of standby processors outside a disaster is costly. On demand memory features are not activated for no-charge during a disaster.

"Disaster" is defined as an event recoverable from an off-site location only and has resulted from the unforeseen loss of a production server's computing capability due solely to forces beyond your control. To qualify as a disaster, such outage must be estimated to last for more than four hours and must not be caused by or otherwise related to hardware or software defects.

The System i5 for Capacity BackUp server is not intended for, or priced as, a backup server for high availability solutions that require day-to-day full operation of the backup server. Such utilization could require a significant number of chargeable processor days.

You have an opportunity for an initial test of the back-up environment. Forty-two processor days are credited to your account for the 2/16-way server. These are provided at no charge using the On/Off Capacity on Demand function.

For more information on the Capacity Backup Edition, visit:

http://www.ibm.com/eserver/iseries/hardware/is4cbu

Capacity On Demand

Every i570 offers a wide range of Capacity on Demand (CoD) options that make it possible to activate processor or memory resources. Capacity Upgrade on Demand, On/Off Capacity on Demand, Reserve Capacity on Demand, and Trial Capacity on Demand are currently available. To take advantage of any CoD option, you must purchase a configuration that includes inactive capacity. As needed, the inactive capacity can be activated with a unique code entered at the server console to satisfy capacity needs associated with business growth or business peaks.

Capacity Upgrade On Demand

System i5 Capacity Upgrade on Demand enables you to grow capacity as your needs grow. Inactive processors or inactive memory can be permanently activated by ordering one or more activation features. The features are fulfilled in the form of an activation code that can then be entered at your server console to activate the needed capacity.

Processor and memory activation features can be ordered to make available the extra capacity you need. When one or more activation features are ordered, an activation code for processors or for memory is generated and shipped to you (mailed and posted on the Web).

Enter the activation code (think of it as a capacity key) into the Hardware Management Console, and your newly activated processors or memory are ready to use without an IPL. The processors will be placed automatically in the Shared Processor Pool where they can be assigned optionally to partitions.

Ordering Permanent Capacity

Once you decide to permanently activate some or all of your inactive processors or memory, you can contact your IBM representative or Business Partner to order a quantity of activation features.

The IBM manufacturing site receives your order and generates an activation code (capacity key) unique to your server. The activation code is mailed to you and also posted at: http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/ondemand/cod

On/Off Capacity On Demand

System i5 On/Off Capacity on Demand delivers great flexibility in meeting peak demands. Inactive processors and memory can be temporarily activated with a simple request made from your server console. Before requesting temporary capacity, an enablement feature must be ordered, and the resulting code entered from the server console.

Temporary Capacity Enablement

Before requesting temporary capacity on your server, you must "enable" your server. To do this, order an enablement feature (MES only) and sign the required contracts. IBM will generate an enablement code, mail it to you, and post it on the web for you to retrieve and enter on your server.

A POWER5 processor-based server processor enablement code lets you request 360 processor days (360 days x 1 processor) of temporary capacity. If you have reached the limit of 360 processor days, place an order for another processor enablement code to reset the number of days you can request to 360.

A memory enablement code lets you request up to 999 memory days (999 days x 1 GB of memory) of temporary capacity. If you have reached the limit of 999 memory days, place an order for another memory enablement code to reset the number of days you can request to 999.

Temporary Capacity Requests

When you need temporary capacity, simply go to the temporary capacity screen for the server and specify how many of the inactive processors or GBs of memory you would like temporarily activated for some number of days.

You will be billed for the days you request. You will be billed for the days you request whether the capacity is assigned to partitions or in the case of processors, left in the shared processor pool.

At the end of the temporary period (days you requested), you must ensure the temporarily activated capacity is available to be reclaimed by the server (not assigned to partitions), or you will be billed for any unreturned processor days (per the contract you signed).

Reserve Capacity On Demand

System i5 Reserve Capacity on Demand delivers great flexibility in meeting peak demands. This option is also perfect for spikes in needed capacity (a.k.a. peak loads). But unlike On/Off CoD, a Prepaid Activation Feature is purchased up-front that sets a value on the server representing the number of processor days that can be used as reserve CoD capacity. By paying for the reserve capacity ahead of time, no contracts and no reporting to IBM is required.

Reserve CoD represents an automatic way to activate temporary capacity. Reserve CoD enables the user to place a quantity of inactive processors into the server's shared processor pool, which then become available to the pool's resource manager. When the server recognizes that the number of base (purchased/active) processors assigned across uncapped partitions has been 100% utilized, and at least 10% of an additional processor is needed (multiple hits over measured period), then a processor day (good for 24 hours) is charged against the reserve CoD account balance. Another processor day will be charged for each additional processor put into use based on the 10% utilization rule. No charging will occur when the 24-hour clock expires and there is no longer a need for additional processors. Reserve CoD is a great way to handle peak loads that occur on a limited basis. But unlike On/Off CoD, no contracts and no reporting to IBM is required. The purchase of reserve CoD activation time is prepaid, in blocks of 30 processor days, and multiple blocks of activations can be loaded at a time.

Reserve processor days are transferred with the machine if the server is transferred to a different client. Any remaining reserve processor days are lost when upgrading to a different model, or physically adding processors. For example, if upgrading from a 2/4-way to a 5/8-way, the reserve processor days will be reset to zero.

The break-even pricing for processor days on eServer i5 servers is approximately 90 processor days. In other words, you could permanently activate a processor for the same price it would cost you to prepay for 90 processor days of reserve CoD capacity.

Trial Capacity On Demand

System i5 Trial Capacity on Demand ... it's quick, it's easy, and ready when you are. Use it for whatever purpose you want. Ask for trial processor capacity or trial memory capacity or ask for both. You can't go wrong, because it is offered at no additional charge!

A request for trial processor or memory capacity can be made after initial installation, after a processor upgrade, or after the purchase of one or more permanent processor activations.

You must make the trial capacity available to be reclaimed by the server at the end of the trial period.

IBM System i5 595

Overview

The IBM^® System i5^™ 595 server delivers the power to help your business:

Reduce data center complexity
Simplify IT infrastructure
Meet IT service-level commitments effectively
Implement on demand business innovations

The i595 is an 8 to 64-way server with performance of up to 184,000 Commercial Processing Workload (CPW).

A highly scalable, upgradeable industry-standard architecture helps support balanced growth, while IBM Capacity on Demand features enable you to switch on extra power at a moment's notice to handle surges in demand.

Advanced virtualization technologies enable the System i5 platform to run multiple operating systems and application environments simultaneously. These include IBM i5/OS^™ (the next generation of OS/400^®), Linux^® for POWER^™, IBM AIX 5L^™, Microsoft^® Windows^® Server [via an Integrated xSeries^® Adpater (IXA) or Integrated xSeries Server (IXS)], WebSphere^®, and Lotus^® Domino^® environments.

Based on IBM advanced POWER5^™ processor-based server technology -- the i595 can help enable large businesses to upgrade their processing power seamlessly while continuing to use their investments in storage and networking infrastructure.

A range of integrated workload management and Capacity on Demand features can help enable businesses to adjust workloads and performance dynamically to meet constantly shifting priorities.

The workload management tools incorporated into i5/OS give you the option to run multiple subsystems. Administrators can enhance productivity by balancing the processing priorities for different applications running within the same operating system image.

Hardware

The i595 is the largest System i5 platform ever announced with up to 184,000 CPW and 2TB of memory.

It is offered as an 8/16-way, 16/32-way, and 32/64-way server.

Extensive on demand capabilities and dynamic partitioning for up to 254 partitions of i5/OS, Linux, and AIX 5L are supported.

The Model i595 CEC is built using a processor book structure. Each 16-way processor book has two 8-way multichip modules (MCM) with state-of-the-art, 64-bit, POWER5+^™ processors.

The 8/16-way consists of one processor book with eight processors activations.
The 16/32-way consists of two books with 16 processors activations.
The 32/64-way consists of four books with 32 processors activations.
You can request IBM to ship these servers with fewer no-charge processor activations or with additional chargeable processor activations depending on your needs.

Each processor book has sixteen memory slots, of which four slots at a minimum must be filled. The memory features employ sophisticated ECC technology and redundant bit steering for higher reliability. Each book also provides attachment capability for up to six HSL/RIO loops on which HSL/RIO-attached I/O drawers and towers can be attached.

The Model 595 consists at a minimum of two enclosures, a two-meter tall CEC enclosure and an I/O tower about one meter tall.

The CEC enclosure houses:

POWER5 processor books
Memory
HSL/RIO loops
Integrated service processors
HMC attachment ports
Redundant power subsystem

The I/O tower houses:

14 PCI-X slots
DVD/tape drives
LAN adapters
Communications adapters
Disk controllers
Disk controllers
Up to 45 disk drives

Model 595 Memory Considerations:

The eServer i5 595 utilizes Dual Data Rate 1 (DDR1) DRAM memory DIMMS.
Each processor module in the 595 provides sixteen memory slots for a maximum of sixty-four memory features per server.
Minimum system memory is 8GB. Maximum system memory is 2TB.
The following memory features are available as follows:

	--	4GB CUoD DIMMS with 2GB active #7816
	--	8GB CUoD DIMMS with 4GB active #7835
	--	16GB fully activated DIMMS (#7828)
	--	32GB fully activated DIMMS (#7829)
	--	256GB package of 32 fully activated 8GB cards (#8195)
	--	512GB package of 32 fully activated 16GB cards (#8197)
	--	512GB package of 16 fully activated 32GB cards (#8198)

Memory features must be plugged in identical pairs.
Each 8-way MCM (two per processor book) must have at least one pair of memory features
The following memory configuration guidelines are recommended to help ensure optimum performance:

	--	No more than two different sizes of memory cards should be used in any processor book.
	--	If possible, all MCMs should have the same total memory size.

Virtualization Engine Systems Technologies

The Virtualization Engine^™ systems technologies are enabled by the Power Hypervisor. This allows for the management of heterogeneous partitions/servers. You can help maximize your IT investments by improving efficiencies and productivity and focus on continued business innovation and growth.

Dynamic Logical Partitioning (LPAR) allows the System i5 resources to be grouped into logically separate systems within the same physical footprint. With new capabilities like "uncapped partitions," processors on the System i5 family of systems can be shared between partitions (defined via policies).
Virtual Ethernet — partitions can communicate within a high-speed virtualized network, yet all have outside access via routing through one set of physical I/O devices.
Virtual I/O — where I/O resources such as disk, tape, and CD-ROM can be shared between multiple operating system partitions and IXS/IXA hardware.
Capacity on Demand — system resources like processors and memory are made available on an as-needed basis. Once activated, the resources can be used temporarily (On/Off CoD) or permanently (CUoD).
Simultaneous Multithreading — applications can increase the overall resource utilization by virtualizing multiple physical CPUs through the use of multithreading.
Multiple Operating Systems — i5/OS, AIX 5L, Linux for POWER, and Microsoft Windows Server (via and IXA or IXS) are supported on an eServer i5 server.
Micro-Partitioning^™ — allocates less than a full processor to a logical partition.

Hardware Management Console (HMC)

The HMC is not required for a partition to run, but is required to create, define, and change the partition, or Capacity on Demand resources. An HMC can also serve as an i5/OS system console.

i595 Editions

System i5 models are offered with Editions that include some of IBM’s most popular middleware in an integrated package along with the server hardware.

The i595 is offered in four editions — Standard, Enterprise, High Availability and Capacity Backup. The Standard and Enterprise editons for the i570 include four i5/OS licenses. You may purchase additional licenses of i5/OS for the remaining processors.

For more information on the Editions content and a complete definition of the service and education offerings, visit: http://www.ibm.com/eserver/iseries/hardware/editions

Standard Edition

The Standard Edition is designed for clients who do not require the maximum flexibility of the Model 595 Enterprise Edition. The Standard Edition is featured for a wide variety of on demand business and client/server solutions. 5250 OLTP applications WebFaced using the WebFacing tool of IBM WebSphere Development Studio can be run with no 5250 OLTP CPW requirement.

Enterprise Edition

The Enterprise Edition is designed for clients who require a higher level of flexibility on the Model 595. It is ideal for clients with dynamic business environments who need to respond immediately to fluctuating, unpredictable on demand business needs.

The Enterprise Editions include Base Enterprise Enablement features. Each includes one processor authorization of 5250 OLTP CPW. A processor authorization of 5250 OLTP capacity can be spread across more than one physical processor or partition. Four Base Enterprise Enablement features are included. You may purchase additional Enterprise Enablement features if you require additional 5250 OLTP CPW capacity. Only systems with Enterprise Edition may purchase the Enterprise Enablement feature.

System i5 Optimum Care

Upon request, System i5 Optimum Care is available with this edition to enhance your System i5 platform investment.

Optimum Care on the model 595 is available for new systems and for 595 models that are an upgrade from other models. The availability for Optimum Care for upgrades is an exception of the general edition content rules that do not provide additional software, hardware or services/education vouchers associated with the new edition are not provided when upgrading from one edition to another edition. Visit the editions Web site for more information.

High Availability Edition

If you need high availability, you can tie multiple systems together with high-function third-party software. Role swapping and production on both primary and secondary servers is typical. In this multiple System i5 environment, the System i5 for High Availability is an attractively priced 520, 550, 570, or 595 linked with a 520, 550, 570, 595, 810, 825, 870, or 890, of equal or higher CPW.

A i595 High Availability Edition can be a 8/16-way, 16/32-way, or 32/64-way system.

These systems are physically identical to the equivalent Enterprise Edition i595 except less content is shipped with the High Availability Edition than with the Enterprise Edition. The on demand capabilities such as On/Off Capacity on Demand and Reserve Capacity on Demand for the i595 HA Edition are identical to those on the i595 Standard or Enterprise Editions. The same upgrade paths to larger processors as those on the Enterprise Edition i595 are offered by first converting the High Availability Edition to an Enterprise Edition. As with any edition upgrade, the hardware and services and most software content defined in the richer edition are not included in the upgrade price.

To be eligible to buy a System i5 for High Availability, you must meet specific criteria:

The system must be smaller or equal in size (CPW) to the primary system to which it will be linked.
The primary system must be a model 595 or 890 and must have a 5250 CPW value greater than zero.
The primary and secondary systems must use specific, qualified high-function, high-availability software from qualified ISVs list on the high-availability web site at:

http://www.ibm.com/eserver/iseries/hardware/is4ha

Capacity Backup Edition

A System i5 for Capacity BackUp can give you an offsite, disaster recovery machine at an affordable price. A 4/32-way i595 leverages On/Off Capacity on Demand capabilities into an effective backup server.

The i595 has:

Four processors that can be permanently activated and used for any workload
Twenty-eight standby processors that can be used at no-charge in the event of a disaster for an extended period of time

The Capacity BackUp Edition contains a minimal set of software content because IBM software licensing can allow the primary server's licensing to be transferred to a backup server in case the primary server is out of production. A 4/32-way System i5 for Capacity BackUp server can be upgraded to a 16/32-way Enterprise Edition server. As with any edition upgrade, the hardware and services and most software content defined in the richer edition are not included in the upgrade price.

The 28 standby processors of the i595 Capacity BackUp server cannot be permanently activated. In addition to their no-charge disaster usage, the standby processors can be used on a chargeable basis for other work. However, high usage of standby processors outside a disaster is costly. On demand memory features are not activated for no-charge during a disaster.

You have an opportunity for an initial test of the back-up environment. Eighty-four processor days are credited to your account for the 4/32-way server. These are provided at no charge with the On/Off Capacity on Demand function.

For more information on the Capacity Backup Edition, visit:

http://www.ibm.com/eserver/iseries/hardware/is4cbu

Capacity On Demand

Every i595 offers a wide range of Capacity on Demand options that make it possible to activate processor or memory resources. Capacity Upgrade on Demand, On/Off Capacity on Demand, Reserve Capacity on Demand, and Trial Capacity on Demand are currently available. To take advantage of any CoD option, you must first have purchased a configuration that includes inactive capacity. As needed, the inactive capacity can be activated with a unique code entered at the Hardware Management Console to help satisfy capacity needs associated with business growth or business peaks.

Capacity Upgrade On Demand

Ordering Permanent Capacity

Once you decide to permanently activate some or all of your inactive processors or memory, you can contact your IBM representative or Business Partner to order a quantity of activation features.

On/Off Capacity On Demand

System i5 On/Off Capacity on Demand delivers great flexibility in meeting peak demands. Inactive processors and memory can be temporarily activated with a simple request made from your HMC. Before requesting temporary capacity, an enablement feature must be ordered, and the resulting code entered from the server console.

Temporary Capacity Enablement

A POWER5 processor-based server processor enablement code lets you request up to 360 processor days (360 days x 1 processor) of temporary capacity. If you have reached the limit of 360 processor days, place an order for another processor enablement code to reset the number of days you can request to 360.

Temporary Capacity Requests

Reserve Capacity On Demand

Trial Capacity On Demand

A request for trial processor or memory capacity can be made after initial installation, after a processor upgrade, or after the purchase of one or more permanent processor activations.

You must make the trial capacity available to be reclaimed by the server at the end of the trial period.

Why System i5 platform as your Domino Server?

Bringing The Best Together

Phrases about outstanding partnerships are often used to describe Lotus^® Domino^® on the System i5 platform including:

A marriage made in heaven
Bringing the best together for business
Uniting two "hall of fame" technologies

Why? Because, the architectures complement each other so well. They're versatile and integrated. They're independent of underlying technology -- which means they can change with the times. Put them together and they can help deliver values that are critical to your business success:

Reliability and Availability – Reliability is more than hardware that keeps running. It’s applications that are always available when your users need them. The unique subsystem architechture of the System i5 platform isolates Domino applications from each other and from other work, which means the applications stay up and running… consistently. And if a problem occurs, i5/OS^™ and OS/400^® (the System i5 operating systems) automatically stops and restarts a Domino server – safely and quickly – without affecting other activity on the system.
Scalability -- On the System i5 platform, you can grow your Domino workload more than 90 times with the same operating system and the same skills. With the combination of advanced scalable technology and architectural advantages for Domino server, the System i5 platform achieved a Notesbench audit of 75,000 mail and calendaring users.
The audit is available at: http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/domino/scalerecord.html
Integration -- Domino takes advantage of many built in services, including IBM DB2^® Universal Database^™, security, backup and recovery, directory, systems management, Operations Navigator, Java^®, TCP/IP and others.
And don't forget, all these services and capabilities are included with i5/OS at no additional charge.
Speed of Deployment – AS/400's reputation for speedy deployment extends to Domino. Because so much is built-in and "pre-integrated" into the System i5 platform, the administrator has less work to do when the system arrives. Administrators can move quickly to the task of delivering services to end users.
Ease of administration -- The System i5 platform has a "built for business" design. The capabilities an administrator needs are integrated and consistent, which means less money spent on people managing servers and more time available to deliver real value to the business.

Logical Partitioning (LPAR)

Logical Partitions

Dynamic logical partitioning (LPAR) is a system architecture approach that promises to revolutionize corporate IT infrastructures by enabling the capability to virtualize hardware resources that can be shared by multiple independent operating environments. Originally developed for mainframe computers, LPAR allows the division of a single server into several completely independent virtual servers or logical partitions. LPAR on the IBM^® System i5^™ family of systems is supported by i5/OS^™ and AIX 5L^™ - IBM operating systems, and by the Linux^® operating system available from one or more Linux distributors.

hypervisor

Figure 1. Dynamic logical partitioning (LPAR)

Since its introduction in 1999, logical partitioning (LPAR) on the iSeries^™ platform and now the IBM System i5 family of systems has re-energized server consolidation and IT cost optimization strategies. Today, several clients have successfully deployed LPAR to achieve quick consolidation of multiple workload environments, time zones, and footprints within a single or fewer iSeries or System i5 platforms. These clients have taken advantage of LPAR to benefit from the growing industry trend and the desire to optimize IT investments and resource virtualization through consolidation of hardware, software, networks, data centers, and more importantly skills.

The innovations on virtualization of hardware resources continue to benefit both System i5 and System p5 clients. In the year that marks the introduction of the ninth generation of 64-bit RISC processors, the team that successfully architected logical partitioning (LPAR) for the AS/400^® systems back in 1999 has, yet again, delivered mainframe inspired LPAR enhancements. Introduced first on the IBM eServer^™ i5, the IBM Virtualization Engine^™ system extends innovations such as Micro-Partitioning^™ to AIX 5L, automatic CPU balancing with uncapped processor partitioning, and further exploits virtual I/O capabilities. Additionally, the previous limit of up to 32 partitions has been significantly increased to a maximum of 254 partitions.

Hardware Management Console (HMC)

A Hardware Management Console (HMC) device is required to perform LPAR and CUoD configuration and management.

This device is an IBM customized Linux appliance featuring an IBM NetVista specific workstation. It is pre-loaded with the HMC software and cannot be used for any other purpose. A DVD-RAM drive is included for backup and recovery. A diskette drive is also included for migration purposes.

The HMC is connected via the first Ethernet port of the i5 system. A single HMC can manage up to sixteen i5 systems known as Managed Systems.

The Hardware Management Console (HMC) is a hardware appliance that connects to the server firmware. You use the HMC to specify to the server firmware how you want resources to be allocated among the logical partitions on the managed system. You also use the HMC to start and stop the logical partitions, update the server firmware code, manage Capacity on Demand, and transmit service information to service and support if there are any hardware problems with your managed system.

Figure 2. Hardware Management Console (HMC)

The above figure illustrates the logical partitions and the server firmware on the IBM i5 system hardware. The server firmware is code that is stored in system flash memory on the server. The server firmware directly controls the resource allocations on the server and the communications between logical partitions on the server.

The HMC connects with the server firmware and specifies how the server firmware allocates resources on the server. If you use a single HMC to manage a server, and the HMC malfunctions or becomes disconnected from the server firmware, then the server continues to run, but you will not be able to change the logical partition configuration of the server or manage the server. If desired, you can attach an additional HMC to act as a backup and to provide a redundant path between the server and IBM service and support.

Key Benefits

LPAR provides a streamlined framework for systems consolidation on System i5 platforms. You can take advantage of LPAR to help optimize IT investments by rapidly consolidating multiple single-application servers onto fewer System i5 machines. With new capabilities such as uncapped partitions, unused processor capacity on i5 systems can be automatically shared between multiple logical partitions based on business priorities.

With the IBM System i5 family, you have the flexibility to run multiple operating environments and workloads such as IBM i5/OS V5R3 and V5R4, IBM AIX 5L, Microsoft^® Windows^® Server (via an Integrated xSeries^® Adapter or Integrated xSeries Server), Linux, WebSphere^®, Lotus^® Domino^® and Java^® solutions - all on a single, highly integrated, powerful server. Exploiting the solutions enabled by IBM's Virtualization Engine can help you:

Reduce complexity through centralized management and administration and pooling of resources
Reduce complexity through centralized management and administration and pooling of resources
Automate processor balancing to address business peaks
Integrate and access business processes with secure inter-partition communications using virtual LAN
Extend i5/OS storage automation and management to multiple operating environments using Virtual I/O
Run multiple independent operating environments and business workloads, including multiple languages and time zones for global IT infrastructure consolidation

AIX on the IBM System i5

IBM^® AIX 5L^™ is rapidly emerging as the preferred platform for UNIX^® users and independent software vendors. AIX 5L is designed to deliver industrial strength UNIX reliability, availability and security while offering flexible system administration and ease of integration with Linux^®. With innovative virtualization and Micro-Partitioning^™, AIX 5L helps you make no compromises and accept no limits in the on demand world.

AIX 5L is open and standards-based and is designed to conform to The Open Group's Single UNIX Specification Version 3. It provides fully integrated support for 32- and 64-bit applications running concurrently, in their full range of scalability. AIX 5L supports the IBM System i5^™ family of systems, IBM eServer^™ pSeries^®, and IBM RS/6000^® server product lines, as well as IntelliStation^® POWER^™ and RS/6000 workstations.

With the new version of Hypervisor for POWER5^™ and POWER5+^™, the System i5 family of systems natively supports i5/OS^™, AIX 5L, and Linux on POWER^™. This means AIX 5L running on the System i5 family of systems and IBM eServer p5 are identical operating systems in every sense including the Kernel.

You can run AIX 5L on the IBM System i5 family of systems in logical partitions enabling you to optimize your investments: share processor and memory resource, move resources to where they are needed, exploit the i5/OS storage subsystem, and leverage skills and best practices.

Application flexibility

IBM System i5 family of systems maintains its focus on business applications, a focus which began with the AS/400^® and continued with IBM eServer iSeries^™. The support of AIX 5L on the System i5 family of systems offers you more choices of solutions to meet your business needs. In addition to the numerous i5/OS applications and portfolio of Windows applications available on the System i5 family via Integrated IBM eServer xSeries^® technology and the hundreds of available Linux applications supported on Linux on POWER, you can choose to run AIX 5L applications as well.

Choosing an application should be about finding the best solution to meet your business demands, not just the ones that fit a single operating system. With the growing complexities of business, you may have found that no single operating system has all the solutions to meet your business requirements. How can your server infrastructure support solutions running on diverse operating systems while maintaining infrastructure simplicity? If you own a System i5 family of systems, it's easy. Choose from the vast selection of i5/OS, Microsoft^® Windows^®, Linux and now, AIX 5L applications and deploy on a System i5 platform while making use of virtualization and systems management technologies which help simplify managing all four operating systems on a single server.

System i5 Virtualization Engine

The System i5 family of systems is designed to pool resources and optimize their use across multiple application environments and operating systems. Through advanced Micro-Partitioning (LPAR) capabilities, the System i5 family supports i5/OS, AIX 5L, Linux and Windows (via an Integrated xSeries Adapter or Integrated xSeries Server) at the same time on a single server — giving you the freedom to run a wide variety of business applications without the costs and complexity often associated with managing multiple physical servers.

A single partition acts as a completely separate i5/OS, Linux, or AIX 5L server. With the capacity to support up to ten dynamic LPARs per processor, System i5 family of systems can help simplify IT infrastructures by allowing companies to deploy new applications and consolidate operations on a single, highly flexible, resilient server. LPAR enables the System i5 family of systems to adjust pooled processor resources automatically across operating systems by borrowing processing power from idle partitions to help handle high transaction volumes in other partitions. Consolidating your systems with LPAR can help cut operational costs, improve availability management and service levels, quickly deploy applications, increase your ability to rationalize and modernize networks, and centralize international operations.

The System i5 family of systems delivers an advanced storage architecture that provides more flexibility than conventional UNIX, Windows and Linux server implementations. With the System i5 family of systems, all disks can be managed as a single pool of RAID-5, RAID-6 or mirrored, protected storage—helping to simplify data administration and improve productivity by boosting storage utilization rates. One pool of disk drives can be managed by i5/OS and space can be allocated to each of the multiple operating systems. One consolidated backup can greatly reduce the costs and effort to protect company data stored in applications on a variety of servers. Through storage virtualization, the System i5 family of systems can deliver excellent performance to multiple applications, maximize the utilization of the storage resources, and reduce the storage management costs typically associated with server farms.

Logical partitions can also use Virtual Ethernet technology on the System i5 family of systems. Over 4,000 individual virtual networks can be defined to provide fast (up to 1Gbit/second), very secure connections among these multiple operating systems, for effective application-to-application communications.

AIX 5L System i5 and eServer p5 compatibility

With the announcement of IBM eServer p5 systems and the availability of AIX 5L V5.2ML4 and AIX 5L V5.3, clients, business partners and independent software vendors can deploy applications running on AIX 5L v5.2 or AIX 5L v5.3 on either the System i5 family of systems or eServer p5 systems.

Since the System i5 family of systems and the eServer p5 are built with the same POWER5 processors and server technology, AIX 5L applications that run on eServer p5 can run unchanged on the System i5 family of systems.

While most of the I/O options are the same between the iSeries i5 family and the eServer p5, support is dependent upon specific I/O availability. You should verify that adapters running in AIX 5L partitions on the System i5 family of systems are utilizing I/O Adapters supported by AIX 5L. Some selected AIX 5L licensed program products are not available on the System i5 family of systems.

Linux on the System i5 family

Are you looking to reduce the complexity and costs of your server farm, to handle constant changes, to save time and money, and to increase business flexibility?

The IBM^® System i5^™ family of systems is specially designed to address the challenges of managing a complex IT infrastructure. With the System i5 family of systems you can pool your resources by managing multiple environments on a single server, automatically respond to changes in processor demand with logical partitioning, simplify management of IT resources with storage virtualization, and expand on the fly with flexible growth options.

Virtualization Engine

Figure 3. The IBM System i5 family of systems

With new IBM Virtualization Engine^™ system technologies, the System i5 family of systems runs multiple operating systems environments simultaneously—including Linux^® on POWER^™ and Linux on Integrated xSeries^® Solutions—as well as IBM i5/OS^™, IBM AIX 5L^™, and Microsoft^® Windows^® via Integrated xSeries Solutions.

With the System i5 family of systems, you can take advantage of the powerful functionality of i5/OS — with the added benefit of being able to manage multiple Linux workloads on the same server. Thanks to the IBM Virtualization Engine systems technologies: advanced logical partitioning (LPAR), Capacity on Demand, virtual storage, and virtual Ethernet, the System i5 family of systems supports multiple Linux workloads which can be combined with other e-business solutions on a single server. Now you can support and manage all of your applications in one place. By leveraging IBM Virtualization Engine, POWER5^™/POWER5+^™ processors and 64-bit POWER Linux distributions, the System i5 family of systems can efficiently support the most demanding workloads.

In addition, Linux applications gain access to i5/OS data, files and applications, enabling you to take advantage of next-generation, e-business Linux applications to extend the power of your current applications. This capability helps you to maximize your IT investment, leveraging current resources and skills to scale for future growth.

Taking advantage of advanced LPAR technologies, you can consolidate multiple standalone infrastructure servers on up to 254 Linux partitions on a single system —automatically moving processor and dynamically moving storage resources between individual partitions to support changing business demands. In addition, advanced Virtual Ethernet technology provides fast (up to 1Gbit/second), very secure connections among these multiple operating environments, for effective server-to-server communications.

Linux and i5/OS partitions can also share virtual devices such as disk, tape, Ethernet, CD-ROM and DVD—all under the control of i5/OS. By enabling partitions to share virtual devices, the System i5 family of systems can help minimize the hardware requirement for Linux environments. For this reason, your business can quickly and easily deploy Linux operating system-based applications by leveraging the I/O resources, skills, and best practices you already have.

In addition, LPAR enables you to create up to ten individual partitions on a single processor-for more effective sharing of processor resources. And with Capacity on Demand capabilities, you can add permanent or temporary capacity when you need it, helping to decrease up-front processor costs by deferring the need to buy extra processing capacity. Upgrades—traditionally made in multi-processor increments—can be much more granular, enabling you to pay only for what you need, exactly when you need it, one processor at a time. What's more, you can add processors for Linux applications without incurring additional i5/OS license fees-for even greater savings.

Finally, with the System i5 family of systems, you can centrally manage your consolidated hardware resources across multiple operating environments—increasing the flexibility and helping to reduce the costs for managing and supporting those heterogeneous environments.

System i5 family of systems provides Storage Area Network (SAN)-like facilities for Linux partitions. Through storage virtualization, you can manage i5/OS, AIX 5L, Linux and Windows disk resources from a single management system. The System i5 family of systems can help protect the disk via RAID, and can add, move or delete disk space assigned to Linux. In addition, Linux partitions benefit from full i5/OS system backup capabilities, and can utilize the System i5 tape devices for backup operations. Storage virtualization helps you to increase storage asset utilization for lower total cost of ownership of your System i5 environments-while improving the reliability and availability of Linux and i5/OS workloads. With the System i5 platform, i5/OS can manage all of the disk drives for multiple operating environments, including Linux partitions. Virtual storage spaces, which are provided to each Linux partition, automatically span all the disk drives on the system and are centrally managed-resulting in improved performance and lower costs.

From end to end, IBM delivers comprehensive technical service and support that helps you learn about, choose, implement and use the right IT solution based on your unique business requirements. IBM experts can help with business and IT consulting, business transformation and total systems management services, as well as with customized solutions. IBM has a vast amount of experience to help you develop your e-business infrastructure—experience that can provide peace of mind.

In addition, through its strong commitment to Linux, IBM is working with leading independent software vendors (ISVs) to expand the set of Linux applications and solutions available for eServer i5. IBM works with the open source community, Red Hat, Inc. and Novell, Inc. to deliver Linux distributions for IBM's POWER processor-based servers, including the System i5 and eServer p5 environments.

System i5 Offerings

Business Continuity and Recovery Services

IBM Business Continuity and Recovery Services can help you achieve continuous availability of, and access to, your enterprise information and critical business processes. IBM consultants will work with you to determine the risks, vulnerabilities and financial impact a disruption can have on your business and plan to effectively manage emergency situations. IBM can also operate and manage your continuity program for you, so you can focus on your core business.

Detailed information on this offering can be found at:
http://www-1.ibm.com/services/us/index.wss/it/bcrs/a1000411

High Availability Services

In today's very complex business environments, many companies are demanding higher and higher levels of availability, sometimes approaching continuous operations.

IBM's High Availability Services can help you improve critical IT systems availability, help move you even closer to a continuous operations environment by reducing unplanned outages and reducing or potentially eliminating planned outages, and help lower the cost associated with downtime.

More than just the technology, IBM's High Availability Services takes an end-to-end, holistic approach to availability focused on the three key elements of any IT environment; technology, processes and organization. IBM can help you achieve your business availability goals by identifying availability issues, inhibitors and exposures, delivering a comprehensive set of recommended improvements and tailored solutions.

Additional information on IBM’s High Availability Services can be found at: http://www-1.ibm.com/services/us/index.wss/of/its/a1000424

IBM Education

IBM IT Education Services can help your staff develop the expertise needed to get the most from your System i5 platform. A broad range of solutions, ranging from classroom, on-site, customized programs and CDROM courses, are available to help you develop a successful education plan.

For education information specific to the System i5 family, including roadmaps, available courses, conferences, newsletters and more call 1-800 426-8322 or visit the following website:
http://www-3.ibm.com/services/learning/us/catalog/iseries/

IBM Education Pack – Online Account

The IBM Education Pack - online account is an electronic debit system which you fund with training dollars that are available for 12 months and used to pay for designated IBM IT Education Services offerings. The Education Pack - online account is:

Flexible - three discount levels
Convenient - manage your spending and see transaction history online
Hassle-free - No paper coupons to misplace or bring to class
Comprehensive - Apply funds to an expanded set of training offerings

Use it to train anyone in your organization. Valid for these U.S. offerings:

Public class tuition
Onsite training including: tuition, instructor travel and living expenses, equipment charges, or room rentals
Technical conferences
IBM Digital Video Library - Starter Pack
IBM Digital Video Library - Single titles
Most IBM Self-Paced Virtual classes
Instructor Mentoring

Additional information and current offerings can be found at:

http://www-306.ibm.com/services/learning/ites.wss/us/en?pageType=page&contentID=a0000155

IBM Education Card

The IBM Education card gives one person unlimited IBM Education for one full year on designated IBM IT Education Services public courses and IBM IT Education Services U.S. Technical conferences. The IBM Education card which includes premium offerings such as pSeries^®, AIX^®, Cisco and much more is available for one low price subject to the terms and conditions of the IBM Education Card Program.

Complete details of this offering are available at:
http://www-306.ibm.com/services/learning/ites.wss/us/en?pageType=page&contentID=a0000148

IBM Corporate Education Pass

The IBM Corporate Education Pass is a set of eight education passes purchased at a discount with savings up to 20%. You can select one person to receive a year’s worth of training, or have up to eight different people use the passes – it’s your decision. Passes are good for designated IBM public classes and U.S. Technical Conferences for one full year.

Complete details of this offering are available at:
http://www-306.ibm.com/services/learning/ites.wss/us/en?pageType=page&contentID=a0000156

IBM e-Learning

e-learning is the perfect complement to your classroom training. IBM offers a variety of formats to help you learn in new ways.

Digital video library - Instructor lectures of popular classroom courses are captured live on digital video and delivered on CD-ROM. A web component provides for student interaction.
Self-paced virtual classes - Online courses that use web-based reading assignments, multimedia presentations, instant messaging with an instructor, and quizzes with instructor feedback. Most classes enable you to practice hands-on labs on a remote machine. Content matches classroom versions.
Web lecture courses - A single lecture presented by an IBM expert or extracted from one of the most popular classroom courses and delivered via the Web to your workstation. Most courses feature audio and visuals just like you'd see in the classroom.
Blended learning - Combines classroom, e-learning and mentoring in more than 25 topic areas to create a flexible, customized training solution.

Additional information for e-Learning can be found at:
http://www-306.ibm.com/services/learning/ites.wss/us/en?pageType=page&contentID=a0000050

IBM Global Financing

Ordering new hardware or software? Consider financing through IBM. Many clients are enjoying the competitive rates, and the ease of doing business.

IBM Maintenance Services for Hardware

Hardware and application maintenance is critical to keep your systems running at peak performance. Unplanned interruptions shouldn't impact your business. IBM can be available 24x7 to help keep your systems running. Designed to protect you during in-warranty and post-warranty periods, IBM Maintenance Services are designed to fit your business needs.

Options include service upgrades for in-warranty machines, extended maintenance for post-warranty, experienced technicians and extensive parts distribution.

Information on ServicePac^® for Warranty and Maintenance Options is available at: http://www-1.ibm.com/services/us/index.wss/so/its/a1001480

Information on ServicePac for Post Warranty Agreements is available at:
http://www-1.ibm.com/services/us/index.wss/so/its/a1001505

IBM Migration Services for iSeries and AS/400 – Data Migration

You can save time, receive reliable data, and help ensure a smooth application migration with IBM Migration Services for AS/400^® - Data Migration. These services provide direct access storage device (DASD) installation or migration. IBM services specialists can save migration time by moving your data, applications, or DASD while maintaining your productivity.

Additional information on IBM’s Migration Services for iSeries^™ and AS/400 Data Migration is available at:
http://www-1.ibm.com/services/us/index.wss/so/its/a1000102/oi700

Migration Services for AS/400 / System i5 Consolidation

Thinking of migrating your systems to the latest System i5 technology? You’ve got your work cut out for you. Where do you begin and how long will it take? With the help of IBM Migration Services, you can tap into the expert knowledge you need, migrate quickly, and avoid any major system downtime. IBM’s migration services include installation planning and a migration preparation review, a review of system backup and restore procedures, migrating and validating data, and basic skills instruction.

Software Maintenance for System i5 machines

The IBM Software Maintenance (SWMA) offering provides software upgrade entitlement and access to IBM remote technical support within the coverage period for eligible System i5 software. SWMA is enhanced for System i5 systems by offering tiered per-processor picing.

The per-processor SWMA offerings are applicable to the System i5 platforms 520, 550, 570 and 595 systems. SWMA on these models will be priced per processor of i5/OS licenses. This will provide more granular pricing for on demand hardware and mixed operating system workloads.

All new iSeries POWER5 server purchases will include one year of Software Maintenance for i5/OS and selected products coverage with a charge for each base i5/OS license. A 3-year option is also available.

Additional information and list of eligible products can be found at:
http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/sftsol/subscript.htm

Remote Technical Support Services

Now, you can get the optimum level of support and flexible, single-source contract options with Remote Technical Support Services - software maintenance for System i5 platforms. Available through the ServiceSuite^™ and ServiceElect offerings for clients who purchase a new System i5 machine or who want to upgrade their existing operating system levels, this service offers a one-year minimum of software maintenance.

Highlights

Access to IBM remote technical software support
Access to updates, new versions and releases of applicable software
24x7 support option
Processor-based pricing on a per-machine basis

Some of the services available include:

Operational Support Services - Account Advocate - provides a single software support interface for remote support
Operational Support Services for AS/400 Alert - enables you to receive automatic notification of critical software problems and fixes for your AS/400
Operational Support Services for AS/400 legacy software - provides remote telephone assistance to support your processor environment
Operational Support Services for Performance Management – provides remote monthly or quarterly performance tracking reports for your System i5 machines.
Support Line - Single-source phone or electronic support for your software operational questions, configuration problems or code defects on Microsoft^® Windows^® or Linux^®

[Beginning with Squadrons, the first year is included in the CEC price and is provided at no additional charge.]

9910 Uninterruptible Power Supply

Power interruptions are one of the major causes of system downtime. An Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) helps to protect your sensitive equipment against power disturbances including sags, surges, brownouts, noise, spikes, and blackouts. A UPS isolates the system from input power, and allows an ordinary shutdown period should the main incoming electrical power fail. The 9910 UPS solutions have been tested and approved for your server, and are available in a range of models to meet your IT requirements.

System i5 Web Site Quick Reference

Announcement Letters ---- IBM	http://www-306.ibm.com/common/ssi/OIX.wss
---- System i5	http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/i/announce/
Brochures	http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/literature/
Consultant Reports	http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/literature/reports_papers.html
Directory Services (LDAP)	http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/ldap
Domino Home Page	http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/domino
Education ---- The Campus ---- System i5	http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/education/index.html http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/education/cust/iseries/custiseries.html
IBM eServer Solutions	http://www.ibm.com/servers/solutions/e-business/iseries
IBM Global Financing	http://www-1.ibm.com/financing
IBM Global Services	http://www-1.ibm.com/services/us/index.wss
System i5 ---- AIX 5L on eServer i5 ---- Capacity On Demand ---- Editions ---- High Availability ---- Information Center ---- Hardware ---- HTTP Server for System i5 ---- System i5 Access ---- System i5 Navigator ---- Linux on System i5 ---- Logical Partitioning ---- Midrange Servers ---- Release Support ---- Server Consolidation ---- Services ---- Software ---- Support ---- System Handbook ---- Upgrade Planning ---- Windows Integration	http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/aix/ http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/ondemand/cod/ http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/hardware/editions/ http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/hardware/is4ha/ http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/html/as400/infocenter.html http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/hardware/ http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/software/http http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/access/ http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/navigator/ http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/linux/ http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/lpar/ http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries http://www-912.ibm.com/supporthome.nsf/document/29853352 http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/scon/ http://www-912.ibm.com/supporthome.nsf/document/18454618 http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/software/ http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/iseries/index.html http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/redbooks/pdfs/ga195486.pdf http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/support/planning/nav.html http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/integratedxseries/windows/
Magazine Sites ---- System i5 Magazine ---- Midrange Computing	http://eservercomputing.com/iseries/ http://mcpressonline.com
PartnerWorld for Developers	http://www-919.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/developer/
Performance & Capacity Planning ---- System i5 Navigator ---- Performance Management ---- PM eServer System i5 ---- Workload Estimator	http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/navigator/index.html http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/perfmgmt/ http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/pm/ http://www-912.ibm.com/supporthome.nsf/document/16533356
Planning and Ordering ---- Electronic Service Agent ---- Find & Compare Tool ---- IBM eServer Prereq ---- LPAR Validation Tool ---- Planning ---- Physical Planning Guide ---- Query Order Status ---- System Inventory Assistant	http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/isrvagt/sdsadoc.html http://www-919.ibm.com/servers/eserver/fact/ http://www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/eServerPrereq.nsf http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/lpar/systemdesign.htm http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/iseries/planning/installsetup.html http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/iseries/v5r2/ic2924/info/phyplan/rbagp.pdf http://www-919.ibm.com/servers/eserver/rmedia/ http://www-912.ibm.com/supporthome.nsf/document/26963114
Power Architecture	http://www-1.ibm.com/technology/power/?ca=power&met=web&me=powercallout
Problem Management & Fixes ---- Fix Central ---- Fix Maintenance Advisor ---- System i5 Subscription Service ---- Preventive Service Planning	http://www-912.ibm.com/eserver/support/fixes/fcgui.jsp http://www-912.ibm.com/supporthome.nsf/document/22721158 https://techsupport.services.ibm.com/server/iseries.subscriptionSvcs http://www-912.ibm.com/s_dir/sline003.NSF/ALLPSPBYREL
Publications (IBM)	http://as400bks.rochester.ibm.com
Performance Management	http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/perfmgmt/
Printing Solutions for System i5 ---- AFP Font Collection ---- IBM AFP Utilities for System i5 ---- Infoprint Designer for System i5 ---- Infoprint Server for System i5 ---- PSF/400 ---- Software	http://www.printers.ibm.com/internet/wwsites.nsf/vwwebpublished/afpfonthome_m_ww http://www.printers.ibm.com/internet/wwsites.nsf/vwwebpublished/afputilhome_i_ww http://www.printers.ibm.com/internet/wwsites.nsf/vwwebpublished/ipdesignerhome_i_ww http://www.printers.ibm.com/internet/wwsites.nsf/vwwebpublished/ipserverhome_i_ww http://www.printers.ibm.com/internet/wwsites.nsf/vwwebpublished/psfhome_i_ww http://www.printers.ibm.com/internet/wwsites.nsf/vwwebpublished/iseriessoftware_ww
Professional Services	http://www.ibm.com/services/fullservice.html
Redbooks ---- IBM Redbooks ---- System i5 Handbook ---- System i5 Redbooks	http://www.redbooks.ibm.com http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/redbooks/pdfs/ga195486.pdf http://publib-b.boulder.ibm.com/Redbooks.nsf/portals/as400
Software ---- DB2 ---- Domino ---- Editions ---- System i5 ---- Solution ---- System i5 Software ---- Java Toolbox ---- PASE ---- Release Support ---- WebSphere App Server ---- WebSphere Development Studio ---- WebSphere Dev Studio Client ---- Wireless ---- XML Toolkit	http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/db2/ http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/domino/ http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/hardware/editions/ http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/hardware/editions/soledition/ http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/software/ http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/toolbox/ http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/enable/site/porting/iseries/pase/ http://www-912.ibm.com/supporthome.nsf/document/29853352 http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/software/websphere/wsappserver http://www-306.ibm.com/software/awdtools/wds400/ http://www-306.ibm.com/software/awdtools/wdt400/ http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/software/wireless/ http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/software/xml/
Storage ---- System i5 Storage ---- IBM TotalStorage^® ---- Disk Storage ---- Tape ---- Media ---- Services	http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/storage/index.html http://www.storage.ibm.com http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/storage/disk/index.html http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/storage/tape/index.html http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/storage/media/index.html http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/storage/services/index.html
Support ---- Software Support Handbook ---- Support & Downloads ---- Support Phone Numbers	http://techsupport.services.ibm.com/guides/handbook.html http://www.ibm.com/support/us/ http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/us/
TCP/IP	http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/tcpip
Tools ---- System i5 Security Advisor ---- Internet Setup Wizard ---- LPAR API Toolkit ---- Software Inventory Utility	http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/tstudio/secure1/advisor/secwiz.htm http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/tcpip/iwizard.htm http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/lpar/apitoolkit.htm http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/sftsol/siu.htm
Virtualization Solutions	http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/about/virtualization/index.html
Virtual Private Networking	http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/tcpip/vpn
Warranty Information ---- Machine Warranties ---- FAQ	http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/support/machine_warranties/ http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/support/machine_warranties/faq.html
White Papers	http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/literature/reports_papers.html
Windows Integration	http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/windowsintegration/
Workload Estimator	http://www-912.ibm.com/supporthome.nsf/document/16533356

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