Aug17 2010 annc faq

IBM Power 795 server, Power 710, 720, 730 and 740 Express servers, and AIX 7

Announcement date: August 17, 2010

IBM Power Systems Qs and As

Announcement Overview
These Qs and As provide additional information about many of the IBM announcements made on
August 17, 2010, and related topics.

IBM Power Systems™ server announcements
• Power® 795 – this up to 256-core server provides the performance, scalability, I/O
expandability, RAS (reliability, availability and serviceability) features and energy-
efficient processing required for the most demanding computing requirements.
• Power 710 and 730 Express – these compact 2U (2 EIA unit) 19-inch rack-mount servers
offer a wide range of POWER7® processor options and a rich set of integrated
capabilities. The Power 710 Express provides four, six or eight processor cores in one
socket with up to 64 GB of memory, while the Power 730 Express is a two-socket server
with up to 16 processor cores and maximum memory capacity of 128 GB.
• Power 720 Express – this single-socket server offering four, six or eight POWER7
processor cores, up to 128 GB of memory and extensive I/O expandability is available
either as a 4U rack-mount drawer or in a tower design.
• Power 740 Express – also available as a 4U rack-mount drawer or tower, the Power 740
Express offers one- or two-socket options ranging from four to 16 processor cores, up to
256 GB of memory, many integrated capabilities and significant I/O expandability.
• Power 750 Express processor options – the popular Power 750 Express server, initially
available only in a 32-core 3.55 GHz POWER7 processor configuration, now offers
8, 16, 24 or 32 POWER7 processor cores running at 3.55 GHz.

AIX announcements
• AIX® 7.1 – available in Express, Standard, and Enterprise Editions, the latest release of
IBM’s open standards-based UNIX® operating system offers significant new capabilities
for virtualization, security, reliability and system management.
• AIX 5.2 Workload Partitions for AIX 7 – this new offering allows legacy AIX 5.2
applications to run in a PowerVM™ workload partition running on AIX 7.1.
• PowerHA™ SystemMirror for AIX V7.1 Standard Edition – working with Cluster Aware
AIX 7.1, this latest generation of IBM clustering solutions for high availability enables
simpler, more robust cluster formation and management

IBM i announcements
• IBM i Solution Editions – these preloaded solutions provide operating system, database,
security, systems management and implementation assistance and are available for
qualifying ISV applications running on Power 720 Express or Power 740 Express servers.

This document is for IBM and IBM Business Partner education only. It is not for client distribution.


• IBM i support for new Power Systems servers – the Power Systems 795 and Power
Systems 710, 720, 730 and 740 Express servers announced today are supported by
IBM i 6.1 and IBM i 7.1.
• IBM i Edition Express for BladeCenter® S – now available are configurations using the
POWER7 processor-based BladeCenter PS700 Express blade and a choice of SAS storage
switch modules with or without RAID capability.

Integrated solution announcements
• IBM SmartAnalytics System 7700 – this integrated solution, based on several pretested
Power Systems 740 Express server configurations, the AIX operating system and
IBM DB2® database and InfoSphere™ Warehouse V9.7 software, delivers a complete
data warehouse infrastructure for analytics with flexibility for future growth.
• IBM Service Delivery Manager – an IBM statement of direction to extend support to
IBM Power Systems for this integrated software solution designed to help simplify and
accelerate the deployment of a cloud management infrastructure.

Software tools announcements
• IBM Rational® Power Appliance – a new application development environment solution
for Power Systems which includes an IBM Power Express server pre-installed with a
comprehensive set of Rational development software.
• IBM Rational development tools – the Rational C/C++ compiler now supports the Linux®
operating system. IBM plans to add Linux on Power development tools to the Rational
Developer for Power family in the future.
• IBM Tivoli® Usage and Accounting Manager 7.1.3 – the latest release of this Web-based
usage tracking system provides improved support for PowerVM virtualized environments.

Power Systems and BladeCenter features announcements
• PCIe-based SSD (Solid State Drive) offering – this feature consists of a PCIe RAID &
SSD SAS Adapter into which up to four 177 GB SSD modules can be plugged. It offers a
significant price/performance improvement for many client SSD configurations.
• Enhanced I/O offerings for the IBM i operating system – included in today’s IBM i
announcements are:
o Support of the PCIe Cryptographic Coprocessor 4765-001
o IOP-less support of IBM ProtecTIER deduplication and replication technology
o Support of IBM TS2250/TS2350 LTO5 tape drives
o Support through Virtual I/O Server for Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)
• Improved availability for 128 GB memory feature – availability for the 128 GB memory
feature 5602, which enables the 2 TB memory maximum on Power 770 and Power 780
servers, has been improved to September 17, 2010.
• BladeCenter features – a 2- or 4-port Ethernet expansion card for Power Systems blade
servers and a bridge module to enable convergence into a single network on a
BladeCenter H chassis of the local area network (LAN) and storage area network (SAN).
• IBM 7042-CR6 Rack-mounted HMC (Hardware Management Console) – provides a
dedicated workstation designed for configuration and management of hardware partitions
and Capacity on Demand (CoD) for POWER5™, or later, processor-based servers.
• IBM 7216-1U2 Multi-media Storage Enclosure – this attractively priced 1U storage
enclosure can house two media drives. Drive options are SAS LTO5 tape, SAS DAT320
tape, USB DAT320 tape, SATA DVD-RAM and USB Removable Disk (RDX).
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• Low-profile PCIe adapter features – eleven new adapter features for use in the low-profile
PCIe slots on the Power 710, 720, 730 and 740 Express servers announced today.

Index
Power 795 server Page 4
Power 710, 720 730 and 740 Express servers Page 9
Power 770 and 780 server topics Page 18
AIX 7.1 Page 19
AIX 5.2 Workload Partitions for AIX 7 Page 21
IBM Service Delivery Manager & IBM CloudBurst Page 24
IBM Statements of Direction Page 28

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IBM Power 795 Server
Q1: What performance benchmark results are available for the new Power 795 server?
A1: For additional detail about the Power 795 server, including performance data, see:
http://www.ibm.com/systems/power/hardware/795/perfdata.html

For a summary of the characteristics of the Power 795 server, see the “At-a-glance” table at
the end of this section of the Qs & As document.

Q2: What is the significance of the Power 795 server announcement? How does it compare
to the Power 595 server and to competitive systems? Does it replace the POWER6
processor-based Power 595 server?
A2: The Power 795 is the most powerful UNIX system in the industry, offering over 4X the scale
of the Sun M9000 and HP Superdome systems, with dramatically better energy efficiency than
either of them. The Power 795 offers massive throughput, performance and scalability with up to
256 cores of the fastest POWER7 processors available. It is designed for large-scale
consolidation of older Power servers, as well as energy-wasting, under-utilized competitive
servers. The Power 795 enables unprecedented levels of utilization and resource sharing to
support AIX, IBM i and/or Linux applications. It is engineered to deliver the highest levels of
Power Architecture™ RAS (reliability, availability and serviceability). And, available model
upgrades from Power 595 allow clients to leverage their investment in POWER6 systems to
deploy POWER7 performance, scalability and efficiency within their enterprise. The Power 795
is certainly designed to replace the Power 595 offering as the flagship of the POWER7 Power
Systems portfolio. It delivers up to 40% more performance per-core, in TurboCore mode, and up
to 5X more total capacity (rPerf in MaxCore mode) than the 5 GHz POWER6 processor-based
Power 595 server.

Q3: Can a client upgrade his Power 595 to the Power 795?
A3: Yes, the Power 595 (POWER6 based 9119-FHA) may be upgraded to the Power 795 via an
“in-frame” upgrade process that replaces the critical components needed to deliver the POWER7
processor-based Power 795. Clients that have installed a Power 595 have already invested in the
frame, I/O and energy infrastructure of the Power 795. New processor books and DDR3 memory
are delivered in the book replacement that is part of an upgrade to POWER7. Several other
components like the light strip, bulk power controllers, and system controllers are also replaced.
Within a single day, clients may upgrade to POWER7 and enable over 5X the capacity and up to
40% more performance per-core over a Power 595 within the same footprint – leveraging their
initial investment in POWER6, PowerVM, AIX, Linux, IBM i and other software.

Q4: Is it possible for me to upgrade my POWER5 or POWER5+™ p5-595 to a Power 795?
A4: There is no path for a direct upgrade from p5-595 to the POWER7 processor-based
Power 795. Upgrades have been available since the introduction of the Power 595 to enable
p5-595 clients to move forward to the POWER6 processor-based Power 595 (9119-FHA), which
is subsequently upgradeable to the Power 795. Accounting guidelines require a certain
percentage of the system to be preserved as part of a model upgrade in order for an upgrade path
to be offered. From a p5-595 to the Power 795 every major aspect of the system has changed –
the memory, the frame, power subsystem, processors and I/O technology – and the required
percentage of retained components is not met. Clients may replace their p5-595 with a Power 795
or even Power 780 or 770, as appropriate, and deliver significant scalability, performance and
improved RAS while potentially saving on maintenance and significantly on energy consumption.
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Q5: Can you upgrade from a Power 780 to a Power 795?
A5: No, there is no upgrade path from a Power 780 to the Power 795. If clients anticipate
needing more performance per-core and/or capacity than provided by the 64-core, 3.86 GHz
Power 780 or the 32-core 4.14 GHz Power 780 system (TurboCore mode), they should consider
initially purchasing a Power 795.

Q6: How is the Power 795 positioned with respect to the Power 780 server?
A6: The Power 795 and Power 780 are both powerful and scalable Power servers, offering
similar value to clients. As enterprise-class offerings, they deliver the same AIX, Linux and
IBM i operating system support, virtualization, TurboCore mode and RAS features – but on a
different scale. The Power 795 offers 4X the scale over the Power 780 in terms of the number of
processor cores (256 to 64 in MaxCore mode, 128 to 32 in TurboCore mode). The Power 795
also offers the fastest processor in the Power Systems portfolio, 4.0 GHz in MaxCore mode
(3.86 GHz on Power 780) and 4.25 GHz in TurboCore mode (4.14 GHz on Power 780).
Power 795 offers 4X more memory (8 TB) than the 780 (2 TB) and 4X the GX++ adapters (32 on
Power 795) for I/O capacity. The Power 795 offers more total bandwidth and capacity overall
and will support higher levels of consolidation with more LPARs – ultimately 1,000 on
Power 795 (IBM Statement of Direction). Finally, one important new RAS feature is being
introduced with the Power 795 – Active Memory Mirroring for Hypervisor.

Q7: What is Active Memory Mirroring for Hypervisor? Is this capability unique to the
Power 795?
A7: Active Memory Mirroring for Hypervisor is a new RAS feature being introduced on the
Power 795 that is designed to eliminate the potential for a complete system outage as a result of
an uncorrectable error in memory. When Active Memory Mirroring for Hypervisor is enabled
(default) the Power 795 system will maintain two identical copies of the system hypervisor in
memory at all times. Both copies are simultaneously updated with any changes. In the event of a
memory failure on the primary copy, the second copy will be automatically invoked and a
notification sent to IBM via the Electronic Service Agent (ESA). This feature is only available on
the Power 795 at this time.

Q8: What are the IBM estimates of relative performance (rPerf) for the new Power 795
A8: rPerf and CPW performance can be found at the Power 795 website under Performance data
at http://www.ibm.com/systems/power/hardware/795/perfdata.html.

Q9: What is the general availability date for the new Power 795 server and MES model
upgrades from Power 595 to Power 795?
A9: General availability is September 17, 2010, for both initial orders and upgrades from
Power 595 (9119-FHA).

Q10: What is the maximum number of LPARs supported on the Power 795?
A10: The maximum number of virtual machines supported on the Power 795 currently is 254.
This is planned to increase (IBM Statement of Direction) to 1,000 at a future date.

Q11: What is the IBM SWG PVU (processor value unit) rating for the new Power 795
server?
A11: The PVU rating for the Power 795 is 120, the same as the Power 595 and 780 servers.

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Q12: What are the minimum processor book and activation configurations for a
Power 795?
A12: A 3.7 GHz Power 795 system may consist of 1 to 8 processor books with at least 25% of
the processor cores activated (6 per 24-core book). A 4.0 GHz system may be ordered with 1 to 8
processor books and also requires at least 25% of its processors to be activated (8 per 32-core
book). If ordering a Power 795 system to be run in TurboCore mode, then three or more 4.0 GHz
processor books are required (minimum of 96 physical cores). Since at least 25% must be
activated (24 cores out of three processor books) and since TurboCore mode uses only half the
processor cores (48 cores in the case of three processor books), this means that effectively at least
50% must be activated in TurboCore mode (24 or more cores). This 50% minimum activation
requirement in TurboCore mode is necessary to ensure that 25% of the total cores on the system
would be active in the event that the system were IPL’ed at a later date into MaxCore mode.

Q13: Why must at least three FC 4700 processor books be installed on a Power 795 running
in TurboCore mode (4.25 GHz)?
A13: The Power 795 delivers massive scalability within the architecture of the Power 795. Part
of this system’s design is a SMP fabric linking the individual processor books for inter-node
communication. These inter-node links increase as processor books are added to a system. A
two-book system has a single SMP fabric link between the books. A three-book system has three
SMP links, a 4-book system has a total of six SMP links between the books, etc. POWER7
increases the number of processors by a factor of 4X, now offering 32 cores per book versus eight
cores per book for POWER6 technology, and greatly increasing the amount of traffic that can
flow between books over the SMP fabric throughout the system, as processors access memory
and I/O. To ensure balanced and optimal performance in this densely packaged environment, a
minimum number of links are required to support LPAR sizes larger than a single book. These
minimums include three books for 4.25 GHz TurboCore systems and as a result, they may
support a single LPAR of any size, up to the TurboCore system capacity of 128 cores. In contrast,
the 3.7 GHz and 4.0 GHz systems may be configured with 1 to 8 processor books, but require
four books or more to support single LPARs larger than book size (24-core on the 3.7 GHz
system and 32-core on the 4.0 GHz system, respectively).

Q14: What is Power Flex ?
A14: Power Flex is a multi-system Power 795 infrastructure offering to provide a highly available
and flexible IT environment to support large-scale server consolidation and an enterprise’s most
demanding business resiliency objectives. Power Flex is designed to enable clients to use
purchased processor and memory activations more flexibly across a pool of Power 795 systems,
to increase the utility of these resources, and to enhance clients’ application availability.

Power 795 servers in a Power Flex environment are allowed to share large portions of their
virtual processor and memory resources to provide capacity where it is most needed, and to best
support application availability during occasional planned system maintenance activity.
A Power Flex capacity pool of systems consists of two to four Power 795 systems, each with four
or more 4.0 GHz or 4.25 GHz processor books and 50% or more permanent (CUoD) processor
and memory activations to support its applications. Capacity above 25% on these systems may
be used as Flex Capacity Upgrade on Demand resource and re-balanced to/from another
Power 795 system in the same capacity pool up to twelve times per year.

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Each Power Flex system also includes a quantity of included On/Off Capacity on Demand
processor days (approximately 60 days of the inactive resources on each purchased Power Flex
64/128-core system, or 960 days per 32-core processor book). These On/Off processor days are
enabled via the normal Capacity on Demand resource enablement process, and may be used at a
client's discretion to provide utility computing for short term projects, workload spikes or in the
event an immediate maintenance activity where an Advanced Planning Event or Re-balancing
request has not been requested.

Power Flex is enabled by ordering RPQ 8A1830 on each of two or more Power 795 systems that
meet minimum requirements and completing the corresponding contract attachments and
supplements for On/Off Capacity on Demand and Power Flex.

Q15: Why are multiple rPerf values given for the Power 795?
A15: Starting with the Power 795 announcement, we are providing multiple rPerf values based
on the size of the partitions. Since most systems of this size will be partitioned, it makes sense to
provide estimates based on the expected client usage. 64-core partition sizes are provided for
reference to the Power 595 system. rPerf values for 16-, 24-, and 32-core partition sizes are
provided based on processor frequency to provide ideal, but realistic, estimates of performance.
Best practices recommend aligning partition sizes with book sizes whenever possible for peak
performance.

Q16: How is CPW measured on the Power 795?
A16: CPW is limited to a 32-core partition size. Systems with more than 32 cores were
measured with multiple partitions. TurboCore results were measured with 16-core partitions.

Q17: What are the characteristics of the IBM Power 795 server?
A17:
IBM Power 795 server at a glance
General description
Machine type - Model 9119-FHB
Base system form factor 24-inch system frame for CEC + up to three 12X I/O drawers
Optional 24-inch expansion form factor 24-inch expansion frames for additional 12X I/O drawers
Optional 19-inch expansion form factor 19-inch racks for 19-inch I/O drawers
Processor
Technology POWER7
Processor packaging 1 to 8 processor books per system
Number of sockets 4 to 32 (4 sockets per processor book)
a
3.7 GHz (6) | 6 – 192 (standard mode only)
Processor core options
4.0 GHz (8) | 8 a – 256 (standard mode)
GHz (# cores/socket) | # cores per system
4.25 GHz (4) b | 24 a - 128 (TurboCore mode)
EnergyScale™ Y
L2 cache per core 256 KB
4 MB (standard mode)
L3 cache per core
8 MB (TurboCore mode)
Optional Processor Capacity on Demand (CoD) Trial, On/Off, CUoD, Utility
3.7 GHz (6): 273.51 – 2,188.08
c
rPerf range 4.0 GHz (8): 372.27 – 2,978.16
4.25 GHz (4) b : 347.36 – 1,852.56
3.7 GHz (6): 39,300 (6-core), 149,100 (24-core) and up d
CPW range 4.0 GHz (8): 55,100 (8-core), 204,300 (32-core) and up d
4.25 GHz (4) b : 162,100 (24-core), 330,000 (48-core) and up d
Virtualization technologies
Optional PowerVM Virtualization Editions Standard, Enterprise
Maximum micro-partitions (10 per core) 254 e
IBM Chipkill ECC memory
Capacity 32 GB – 8 TB (1066 MHz DDR3)

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Optional Memory CoD Trial, On/Off, CUoD
Active Memory™ Expansion Optional
Optional I/O drawers with PCI slots per system
PCIe 12X I/O drawers Up to 32, each with 20 PCIe slots (max for #5873 is 31)
PCI-X DDR 12X I/O drawers Up to 32, each with 20 PCI-X slots
Maximum total 12X drawers per system 32
Hot-swappable disk/SSD bays
Bays in CEC 0 (use I/O drawers)
Bays in 24-inch 12X PCIe I/O drawer | Max. storage 26 SFF bays per #5803 (max 832) | 249 TB w/ 300 GB disks
Bays in 24-inch 12X PCI-X I/O drawer | Max. storage 16 SCSI bays per #5797/98 (max 512) | 153 TB w/ 300 GB disks
Bays in 19-in. EXP 12S SAS disk drawer | Max. storage
12 3.5-in. bays per #5886 (max 2220) | 999 TB w/ 450 GB disks
(185 drawers max)
Bays in 19-in. EXP24 SCSI disk drawer | Max. storage
24 3.5-in. bays per #5786 (max 2640) | 792 TB w/ 300 GH disks
(110 drawers max) – IBM i only
Maximum total bays per system 3052
Media bays
Hot-swappable disk/SSD bays 0 in CEC (Use I/O drawer)
Media bays in 24-inch system frame 2 (DVD & tape) using #5720 media drawer
Media bays in 19-inch racks 2 (DVD & tape) using 7214-1U2/1U3 (#0274)
Hot-plug GX++ adapter slots
GX++ slots 4 per processor book (32 maximum per system)
Integrated ports
HMC ports 4
USB ports, system ports, SPCN ports N/A
RAS capabilities
Redundant, hot-plug power Y
Redundant, hot-plug cooling Y
Node Add, Node Repair, Memory Upgrade Y (planned availability April 11, 2011)
First failure data capture Y
Dynamic deallocation of system components Y
Processor instruction retry / Alternate proc. recovery Y
Service processor Y
Other information
AIX software tier Large
IBM i software tier P50
Warranty 1 year, 24x7 same-day response
a – This value is the minimum number of cores that must be activated. The physical number of cores in a processor book is either 24 or 32.
b – Each Power 795 4.0 GHz processor book has four sockets, with each socket having eight POWER7 processor cores. If run in optional TurboCore
mode at 4.25 GHz, only half the cores in each socket are available, up to the number of cores activated. TurboCore mode requires that at least three
processor books (96 cores) be installed.
c – rPerf estimates shown for the Power 795 assume the LPAR size equal to the number of cores in one processor book (24-core for 3.7 GHz, 32-core
for 4.0 GHz and 16-core for 4.25 GHz).
d – CPW values are shown for minimum configurations – 6-core and 24-core 3.7 GHz, 8-core and 32-core 4.0 GHz, 24-core and 48-core 4.25 GHz
(TurboCore). Use IBM Systems Workload Estimator to configure systems larger than those listed in this document. See
http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/tools/estimator.
e – IBM Statement of Direction to increase to 1000 the maximum number of Micro-Partitions on the Power 795 server.

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IBM Power 710, 720, 730 and 740 Express Servers
Q1: What performance benchmark results are available for the new Power Systems
Express servers?
A1: For additional detail about the new Power Systems Express servers, including performance
data, see:
Power 710 Express: http://www.ibm.com/systems/power/hardware/710/index.html
Power 740 Express; http://www.ibm.com/systems/power/hardware/740/index.html

For a summary of the characteristics of each of these servers, see the “At-a-glance” tables at
the end of this section of the Qs & As document.

Q2: Will these new Express systems have the ENERGY STAR rating?
A2: IBM has issued a Statement of Direction that we will target configurations of the Power 730
and Power 740 Express servers to be ENERGY STAR qualified.

Q3: Can you upgrade from a Power 710 to a Power 730 or from a Power 720 to a
Power 740?
A3: No. Upgrades from one model to another model within the POWER7 Express family are not
supported.

Q4: Can you start with one socket on a Power 730 or Power 740 and add a second socket
later?
A4: Only on the Power 740 Express can you start with one socket and add a second socket later.
The second processor module, which must be the same frequency and number of cores as the first
socket, requires CE installation. The Power 730 Express is a two-socket only offering.

Q5: Which systems support 12X external I/O drawers?
A5: Only the Power 720 and Power 740 Express support 12X external I/O drawers. Note that the
4-core Power 720 configuration does not support external I/O drawers, but 6-core and 8-core
Power 720 configurations do support external I/O drawers.

Q6: What performance benchmark results have been published for the new Power Systems
Express servers running the AIX OS? Are any of the results industry-leading?
A6: There are numerous one-socket and two-socket leadership benchmark results running the
AIX OS, including SPECint_rate2006, SPECfp_rate2006, SPECjbb2005and LINPACK. For
additional performance information, use the links in the answer to Question 1 above.

Q7: What performance benchmark results have been published for the new Power Systems
Express servers running the Linux OS? Are any of the results industry-leading?
A7: There are numerous one-socket and two-socket leadership benchmark results running the
Linux OS, including SPECint_rate2006, SPECfp_rate2006, SPECjbb2005 and SPEC ompM2001.
For additional performance information, use the links in the answer to Question 1 above.

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Q8: What performance benchmark results have been published on the new Power Systems
Express servers running the IBM i OS? Are any of the results industry-leading?
A8: There will be a leadership Power 740 Express 2-socket, 16-core SAP performance - BI-
MXL result running the IBM i OS. For additional performance information, use the links in the
answer to Question 1 above.

Q9: What are the IBM estimates of relative performance (rPerf) for the new Express
servers?
A9: See answer to question 1 above. In addition, the At-a-glance tables below give the rPerf and
CPW ranges for each of the servers.

Q10: What are the options for Integrated Virtual Ethernet ports on these new Express
servers?
A10: Clients must choose from one of the following options, with FC 1824 being the default or
standard choice included with the system. These features are MES orderable.
Description FC
Quad-port 1 Gbps Ethernet RJ45 (copper) 1824
Dual-port 10 Gbps Ethernet (fiber SR) 1825
Dual-port 10 Gbps Ethernet (copper TwinAx) 1826

Q11: What are the functions and client benefits provided with Integrated Virtual
Ethernet?
A11: Integrated Virtual Ethernet (IVE) is a shareable integrated Ethernet controller. IVE
provides a cost-effective Ethernet solution with performance equivalent to or better than provided
by dedicated Ethernet adapters. Using the HMC, the system administrator can allocate the IVE
logical ports to logical partitions (LPARs). The logical ports provide a standard Ethernet
interface to the host operating system in each LPAR. The logical IVE ports provide acceleration
and off-loading functions, including multiple receive queues

Q12: What is the GA date for the new Power Systems Express servers?
A12: General availability is September 17, 2010.

Q13: What operating systems and minimum technology levels are required for the new
Express Servers?
A13: The Power 710, 720, 730 and 740 Express servers are supported by the following operating
systems, or later:
• AIX 7.1
• AIX 6.1 with 6100-06 Technology Level
• AIX 5.3 with:
o 5300-12 Technology Level and Service Pack 1
o 5300-11 Technology Level and Service Pack 5 (available September 30, 2010)
o 5300-10 Technology Level and Service Pack 5 (available September 30, 2010)
• IBM i 7.1
• IBM i 6.1 with 6.1.1 machine code
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 Service Pack 1
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 Service Pack 3
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux AP 5 Update 5 (RHEL 5.5) for POWER
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If installing Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) software, VIOS 2.2, or later, is required.

There are unique considerations when running Java™ 1.4.2 on POWER7 servers. For best
exploitation of the outstanding performance capabilities and most recent improvements of
POWER7 technology, IBM recommends upgrading Java-based applications to Java 6 or Java 5
whenever possible. For more information refer to the following website:
http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/java/jdk/aix/service.html

Q14: Is the Integrated Virtualization Manager (IVM) supported on the new Express
Servers?
A14: Yes. PowerVM partitions may be managed using built-in IVM software or optionally
through use of a Hardware Management Console (HMC). IVM is easy to use and helps reduce
the time and effort required to manage virtual devices, processors and partitions. An HMC is not
required for many functions, but if available, provides support for more virtual machines and a
overall higher level of systems management and control.

Q15: What is the maximum number of LPARs supported on the new Express Servers?
A15: The maximum number of virtual machines supported on the Power 710 and 720 is 80. The
maximum number on the Power 730 and 740 is 160 with HMC and 80 with IVM. For any
specific system, the maximum number of LPARs or Micro-Partitions is ten times the number of
processor cores in that configuration.

Q16: Is PowerVM supported on the new Express Servers?
A16: Yes. PowerVM Express, Standard and Enterprise Editions are supported on the new
Express servers.

Q17: Is redundant power an option on the new Express servers?
A17: Redundant hot-swap cooling fans are standard on all the new Express servers. Redundant
hot-swap power supplies are optional on the Power 710 and 720 Express, and standard on the
Power 730 and 740 Express.

Q18: Why type of PCIe slots are available in these server?
A18: All the slots are PCIe x8 slots. On the Power 710 and 730 Express, there are four
low-profile PCIe slots. The Power 720 and 740 Express have four standard full-high PCIe slots
and offer the option of four additional low-profile PCIe slots.

Q19: Are there any IBM Editions for the new Power Systems Express servers? If so, what
are they? What are the requirements?
A19: IBM Editions are available only as initial order. When the client orders a Power 710, 720,
730 or 740 Express server IBM Edition as defined below, they can qualify for half the processor
core activations on the initial configuration at no additional charge. IBM Editions are not
available in Greater China Group.

The features that determine whether the client is entitled to a processor activation at no additional
charge are:
• Total memory (based on the number of cores)



• Quantity and size of disk, SSD, Fibre Channel adapters or Fibre Channel over Ethernet
(FCoE) adapters shipped with the server

IBM Edition minimum memory definition details
A minimum of 2 GB memory per core is needed to qualify for the IBM Edition on the Power 710
and 720 Express, and a minimum of 4 GB per core on is required for the Power 730 and 740
Express. Note that on 6-core Power IBM Editions there is a 16 GB minimum memory
requirement on the Power 710 and 720 Express, and a 32 GB minimum memory requirement on
the Power 730 and 740 Express.

IBM Edition Minimum disk/SSD/Fibre Channel/FCoE definition details
A minimum of two disk drives, or two SSD drives, or two Fibre Channel adapters, or two FCoE
adapters is required. Clients must meet one of these disk/SSD/FC/FCoE criteria. Partial criteria
(for example, one disk drive and one Fibre Channel adapter) cannot be combined.

Configurations can be changed as needed and still qualify for processor entitlements at no
additional charge. However, selection of total memory or disk/SSD/Fibre Channel/FCoE adapter
quantities smaller than the totals defined as the minimums disqualifies the order as an IBM
Edition and the no-charge processor activations are then removed.

With an IBM Edition, clients can purchase an AIX, IBM i or Linux operating system license, or
they may choose to purchase the system with no operating system. The AIX, IBM i or Linux
operating system is processed via a feature number on the relevant OS order:
• AIX 5.3, 6.1, or 7.1
• IBM i 6.1.1 or IBM i 7.1
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server or Red Hat Enterprise Linux

If the client chooses AIX 5.3, 6.1, or 7.1 for the primary operating system, they may also order
IBM i 6.1.1 or IBM i 7.1 and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server or Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
Similarly, if they choose an IBM i or Linux subscription as the primary operating system, they
may also order another operating system(s).

Q20: What is the standard warranty on these new Express servers?
A20: The standard warranty is 9 hours per day, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays),
next business day for three years at no additional cost. Warranty service upgrades and
maintenance are available.

Q21: Are these new Express servers customer setup (CSU) or CE setup?
A21: The new Express servers are customer setup offerings.

Q22: When is IBM announcing withdrawal of the Power 520 or Power 550?
A22: The Power 520 and Power 550 servers remain in market. IBM does not disclose future
product announcement or withdrawal plans.

Q23: What is the IBM SWG PVU (processor value unit) rating for the new Express
servers?
A23: The PVUs for the Power 710, 720, 730 and 740 Express servers is 70, which is identical to
the PVUs for one-socket and two-socket x86 processor-based servers.


Q24: What are the characteristics of the IBM Power 710 Express server?
A24:
IBM Power 710 Express server at a glance
General description
Machine type - Model 8231-E2B
System form factor 19" rack drawer (2U)
Processor
Technology POWER7
Processor packaging Planar
Number of sockets 1
3.0 GHz (4) | 4
3.7 GHz (6) | 6
3.55 GHz (8) | 8
EnergyScale Y
L3 cache per core 4 MB
Optional Processor Capacity on Demand (CoD) N/A
3.0 GHz (4) : 45.13
rPerf range 3.7 GHz (6) : 76.69
3.55 GHz (8) : 91.96
3.0 GHz (4): 23,800
CPW range 3.7 GHz (6): 40,900
3.55 GHz (8): 51,800
Optional PowerVM Virtualization Editions Express, Standard, Enterprise
Maximum micro-partitions (10 per core) 80
Choice of one:
- Quad-port Gigabit (copper)
Integrated Virtual Ethernet
- Dual-port 10 Gbps (copper)
- Dual-port 10 Gbps (fibre)
IBM Chipkill ECC Memory
Capacity (install DIMMs in pairs) 8 GB – 64 GB (1066 MHz DDR3)
Optional Memory CoD N/A
Active Memory Expansion Optional
Internal storage
Integrated storage controllers One SAS/SATA for disk/SSD/DVD
Choice of one:
- 3 SFF disk/SSD bays + DVD + Tape a
Backplane options (hot-swappable disk/SSD bays) - 6 SFF disk/SSD bays + DVD a
- 6 SFF disk/SSD bays (w/ dual write cache RAID
controller & external SAS port) + DVD
- Slimline DVD bay
Media bays
- Half-high bay (for optional tape drive or USB disk) a
Maximum internal disk storage 1.8 TB
I/O adapter slots
PCI Express (PCIe) 8X (Extended Error handling) 4 low profile
GX bus slots 1 GX++
Integrated capabilities
USB ports 3
HMC ports 2
System ports 2
SPCN ports N/A
Optional I/O drawers per system
b
EXP12S SAS disk drawer (#5886) Up to 8, each with 12 3.5-in. hot-swap disk/SSD bays
Maximum bays in EXP 12S drawer | Max storage 96 bays | 43.2 TB w/ 450 GB disks
PCIe 12X I/O drawers N/A
PCI-X DDR 12X I/O drawers N/A



RAS capabilities
Redundant, hot-plug power Optional
Service processor Y
Other information
Software tier Small
IBM i software tier P05 (4-core), P10 (6-core), P10 (8-core)
Warranty 3 year, 9x5 next business day
a – Not supported on IBM i.
b – Not supported on 4-core Power 710 configurations.

A25:
General description
System form factor 19" rack drawer (4U) or tower
Processor
Technology POWER7
Number of sockets 1
3.0 GHz (4) | 4
3.0 GHz (6) | 6
3.0 GHz (8) | 8
EnergyScale Y
3.0 GHz (4): 45.13
rPerf range 3.0 GHz (6): 65.52
3.0 GHz (8): 81.24
3.0 GHz (4): 23,800
CPW range 3.0 GHz (6): 34,900
3.0 GHz (8): 46,300
Choice of one:
a 4-core: 8 GB – 64 GB (1066 MHz DDR3)
Capacity (install DIMMs in pairs)
6- or 8-core: 8 GB – 128 GB (1066 MHz DDR3)
Internal storage
Choice of one:
b
- 6 SFF disk/SSD bays + DVD + Tape (opt. split backplane)
Backplane options (hot-swappable disk/SSD bays)
- 8 SFF disk/SSD bays (w/ dual write cache RAID controller,
split backplane & external SAS port) + DVD + Tape
- Slimline DVD bay
Media bays
- Half-high bay (for optional tape drive or USB disk b)
I/O adapter slots
PCI Express (PCIe) 8X (Extended Error Handling) 4 std + 4 low profile optional
GX bus slots 1 GX++ (not available if optional 4 PCIe slots used)
USB ports 3
HMC ports 2



System ports 2
SPCN ports 2
c
Maximum bays in EXP 12S drawers | Max storage 336 bays | 151 TB w/ 450 GB disks
c Up to 2 - #5802 w/ 10 PCIe slots & 18 SAS SFF disk/SSD bays
PCIe 12X I/O drawers
- #5877 with 10 PCIe slots
Max bays in PCIe 12X I/O drawers (#5802) | Max storage 36 bays | 10.8 TB w/ 300 GB disks
c
PCI-X DDR 12X I/O drawers (#5796) Up to 4, each with 6 PCI-X slots
RAS capabilities
Redundant, hot-plug power Optional
Service processor Y
Other information
Software tier Small
IBM i software tier P05 (4-core), P10 (6- or 8-core)
a – In some configurations, memory DIMMs must be installed in quads.
b – Not supported on IBM i.
c – Not supported on 4-core Power 720 configuration.

A26:
General description
System form factor 19" rack drawer (2U)
Processor
Technology POWER7
Number of sockets 2
3.0 GHz (4) | 8
Processor core options 3.7 GHz (4) | 8
GHz (# cores/socket) | # cores per system 3.7 GHz (6) | 12
3.55 GHz (8) | 16
EnergyScale Y
3.0 GHz (4): 86.66
3.7 GHz (4): 101.62
rPerf range
3.7 GHz (6): 147.24
3.55 GHz (8): 176.57
3.0 GHz (4): 44,600
3.7 GHz (4): 51,900
CPW range
3.7 GHz (6): 77,200
3.55 GHz (8) : 97,700
Choice of one:
Internal storage
Choice of one:
Backplane options (hot-swappable disk/SSD bays) - 3 SFF disk/SSD bays + DVD + Tape a
a
- 6 SFF disk/SSD bays + DVD



- 6 SFF disk/SSD bays (w/ dual write cache RAID
controller & external SAS port) + DVD
- Slimline DVD bay
Media bays
- Half-high bay (for optional tape drive or USB disk) a
I/O adapter slots
PCI Express (PCIe) 8X (Extended Error Handling) 4 low profile
GX bus slots 2 GX++
USB ports 3
HMC ports 2
System ports 2
SPCN ports N/A
Maximum bays in EXP 12S drawer | Max storage 96 bays | 43.2 TB w/ 450 GB disks
PCIe 12X I/O drawers N/A
PCI-X DDR 12X I/O drawers N/A
RAS capabilities
Service processor Y
Other information
Software tier Small
a – Not supported on IBM i.

A27:
General description
System form factor 19" rack drawer (4U) or tower
Processor
Technology POWER7
Number of sockets 1 or 2
3.3 GHz (4) | 4 or 8
Processor core options 3.7 GHz (4) | 4 or 8
GHz (# cores/socket) | # cores per system 3.7 GHz (6) | 6 or 12
3.55 GHz (8) | 16
EnergyScale Y
3.3 GHz (4): 48.33 – 92.79
3.7 GHz (4): 52.93 – 101.62
rPerf range
3.7 GHz (6): 76.69 – 147.24
3.55 GHz (8): 176.57
3.3 GHz (4): 25,500 – 47,800
3.7 GHz (4): 27,900 – 52,200
CPW range
3.7 GHz (6): 41,600 – 77,200
3.55 GHz (8): 97,700



Choice of one:
a
Internal storage
Choice of one:
b
- 6 SFF disk/SSD bays + DVD + Tape (opt. split backplane)
Backplane options (hot-swappable disk/SSD bays)
- 8 SFF disk/SSD bays (w/ dual write cache RAID controller,
split backplane & external SAS port) + DVD + Tape
- Slimline DVD bay
Media bays
- Half-high bay (for optional tape drive or USB disk b)
I/O adapter slots
PCI Express (PCIe) 8X (Extended Error Handling) 4 std + 4 low profile optional
GX bus slots 2 GX++ (1 GX++ if optional 4 PCIe slots used)
USB ports 3
HMC ports 2
System ports 2
SPCN ports 2
Maximum bays in EXP 12S drawers | Max storage 336 bays | 151 TB w/ 450 GB disks
Up to 4 - #5802 w/ 10 PCIe slots & 18 SAS SFF disk/SSD bays
PCIe 12X I/O drawers
- #5877 with 10 PCIe slots
Max bays in PCIe 12X I/O drawers (#5802) | Max storage 72 bays | 21.6 TB w/ 300 GB disks
PCI-X DDR 12X I/O drawers (#5796) Up to 8, each with 6 PCI-X slots
RAS capabilities
Service processor Y
Other information
Software tier Small
a – In some configurations, memory DIMMs must be installed in quads.
b – Not supported on IBM i.



IBM Power 770 and 780 Server Topics
Q1: When will the large memory DIMMs (32 GB) for the Power 770 and 780 servers be
available?
A1: General availability for the 128 GB (4 x 32 GB DIMMs) memory feature #5602 for the
Power 770 and 780 servers has been improved with this announcement to September 17, 2010.
This memory feature enables configuration of these servers with the maximum memory capacity
of 2 TB. The minimum firmware level required is 7.2.0.

Q2: How many logical partitions (LPARs) are now supported on Power 770 and 780
servers?
A2: As of September 17, 2010, Power 770 and 780 servers will support up to 254 LPARs per
system. The minimum firmware level required is 7.2.0.

A previously issued IBM statement of direction, which states that IBM intends to increase the
maximum number of Micro-Partitions to 640 on Power 770 and 780 servers in the future,
continues in effect.



AIX 7.1
Q1: Is AIX 7 binary compatible with previous versions of AIX?
A1: Yes, AIX 7 is backward binary compatible with AIX 6, AIX V5, and in some cases earlier
versions of AIX. Compatibility is subject to conditions and full details are available on
www.ibm.com/systems/power/software/aix/compatibility/.

Q2: Does IBM offer a ‘binary compatibility guarantee’?
A2: Yes. IBM offers a binary compatibility guarantee that for well behaved 32-bit and 64 bit
programs created on AIX V5 and 32-bit programs created on AIX V4. Full details are available
at www.ibm.com/systems/power/software/aix/compatibility/.

Q3: Do I have to recompile my programs to use them on AIX 7?
A3: No. As long as your program is well behaved and does not use non-portable programming
techniques, if the program ran on AIX 6 or AIX V5, it should run unchanged on AIX 7.

Q4: Why did the version change to ‘7’?
A4: We changed the name to underscore the strategic importance of AIX to the IBM Corporation
and to show unity with POWER7.

Q5: Does AIX 7 support Linux Affinity?
A5: Yes, all the Linux Affinity features of AIX 6 and AIX 5L are included.

Q6: What hardware is AIX 7 supported on?
A6: AIX 7 supports IBM systems based on POWER4™, PowerPC® 970, POWER5 and
POWER6® processors.

Q7: How is AIX 7 priced?
A7: AIX 7 is priced the same as AIX 6. There are three hardware size tiers (Small, Medium and
Large), and AIX 7 is available in three editions.

Q8: Is AIX 7 available in different editions?

A8: Yes, AIX 7 is available in Express, Standard and Enterprise Editions.

Q9: What is the difference between AIX 7 Express and AIX 7 Standard Editions?
A9: AIX 7 (and AIX 6) Express Edition is limited to no more than 4 cores and 8GB of memory
per core (like AIX 6). Additionally, the Cluster Aware AIX features are not be available in AIX
Express Edition except for PowerHA SystemMirror. Finally, AIX Express Edition does not
include the AIX Profile Manager, but can be managed by AIX Profile Manager.

Q10: Can I upgrade from AIX 5.3 to AIX 7 Enterprise Edition?
A10: Yes, but you have to do it in two steps – first upgrade to AIX 7 Standard Edition then do an
MES upgrade to AIX 7 Enterprise Edition.

Q11: Do I have to reinstall AIX 7 if I move from Express to Standard Edition?
A11: No, you can change the edition by ordering the relevant upgrade feature and then using the
chedition command.



Q12: What does AIX 7 Enterprise Edition include?
A12: AIX 7 and AIX 6 Enterprise Editions include:
• Either AIX 6 or AIX 7 Standard Edition
• plus Workload Partitions Manager
• plus Systems Director Enterprise Edition (which includes Active Energy Manager,
VMControl Enterprise, and Tivoli Monitoring and TADDM along with other
components)

Q13: Does the use of the 64-bit kernel mean that I will have to get new 64-bit versions of my
application?
A13: No. AIX has long supported execution of 32-bit and 64-bit applications by the 64-bit
kernel. Existing 32-bit applications should run on AIX 7 without change or recompilation.

Q14: Where can I find more information about AIX 7?
A14: There are several Web sites with information about AIX 7, including www.ibm.com/AIX,
www.redbooks.ibm.com and www.ibm.com/developerworks. In addition, the AIX 7 publications
are available on the Web.

Q15: Will AIX 7 provide a significant performance boost over AIX V5.3?
A15: Yes. On POWER7 servers, AIX 7 can run in POWER7 mode which provides for
Simultaneous Multi-threading 4 (SMT4). The combination of SMT4 and memory affinity
exploitation may result in significant performance improvement, compared to AIX 5.3.

Q16: Will AIX 7 provide a significant performance boost over AIX 6?
A16: AIX 7 should have similar performance as AIX 6 when run on the same hardware.

Q17: Do I have to run AIX 7 on POWER7?
A17: No. Systems based on POWER7 processors are supported by AIX V5.3 and AIX 6, as well
as AIX 7.

Q18: How much does it cost to upgrade to AIX 7?
A18: An upgrade to AIX 7 from previous versions of AIX is included in the Software
Maintenance Agreement (SWMA). Clients that have SWMA on their current AIX systems can
upgrade for no additional change.

Q19: Can I upgrade to AIX 7 from previous releases of AIX?
A19: Yes. You can upgrade directly to AIX 7 from earlier versions of AIX V5 and AIX 6
without having to upgrade to intermediate releases of AIX. The upgrade process uses proven
techniques such as the alternate disk installations, NIM and migration installations.

Q20: What features of AIX 7 are available only on POWER7 processor-based systems?
A20: Most features of AIX 7 are available on all supported systems. A few features, such as
SMT4 and 256-core/1024-thread partitions, are available only when using AIX 7 on systems
based on POWER7 processors.

Q21: What POWER7 features are available only for AIX 7?
A21: Support for 256 cores and 1024 threads in a single partition is available only with AIX 7.



Q22: Will AIX 6 support more than 64 cores / 256 threads in a single partition?
A22: No.

Q23: Do I have to run AIX Enterprise Edition to get 256-core/1024-thread support?
A23: No, AIX 7 Standard and Enterprise Editions support 256 cores/1024 threads.

Q24: Have many clients taken advantage of the AIX Open Beta?
A24: Yes. Several thousand clients and ISVs have participated in the AIX 7 Open Beta

Q25: What are Workload Partitions (WPARs)?
A25: Workload Partitions (WPARs) is a software based virtualization technique that was first
introduced in AIX 6. It allows a client to run multiple independent workloads inside of a single
AIX instance (called a “global instance”). Each WPAR can be set up to “look” like a separate
system, with its own root administrator and separate security context (users and groups). Each
WPAR shares the single AIX kernel.

Q26: What are the key benefits of WPARs?
A26: WPARs provide an alternative that enables more efficient administration by reducing the
number of AIX operating system instances that have to be managed.

AIX 5.2 Workload Partitions for AIX 7
Q1: Can I run AIX 5.2 in an LPAR on POWER7?
A1: No. AIX 5.2 is not supported running in an LPAR on POWER7 servers.

Q2: Can I run AIX 5.2 in a Workload Partition (WPAR)?
A2: Yes, if you purchase the AIX 5.2 Workload Partitions for AIX 7 product.

Q3: How do you get AIX 5.2 in a WPAR?
A3: After purchasing and installing the AIX 5.2 WPAR for AIX 7 product into an LPAR, you
then back up your existing legacy AIX 5.2 system and restore it into the WPAR with a new flag
on the mkwpar command or though the WPAR Manager.
Q4: What are the prerequisites for running AIX 5.2 in a WPAR?
A4: The prerequisites are:
• The AIX 5.2 WPAR for AIX 7 product
• AIX 7 to host the WPAR
• Must run on a POWER7 server

Q5: Why would I run AIX 5.2 in a WPAR?
A5: In most cases, clients that are still running AIX 5.2 are running it on very old POWER4 or
earlier generations of hardware. While those systems were great in their time, they have very
poor performance compared to POWER7 processor-based systems, and they use a lot more
energy per unit of work. Consolidating these workloads on POWER7 servers in AIX 5.2 WPARs
can potentially lower energy costs, improve performance, free up floor space and reduce
hardware maintenance charges for obsolete hardware.

Q6: Do I have to purchase AIX 5.2 extended support to run AIX 5.2 in a WPAR?
A6: No. The Software Maintenance Agreement for the AIX 5.2 WPARs for AIX 7 product
includes phone and limited new fix support for AIX 5.2 running in a WPAR.


Q7: Can I run AIX 5.2 WPARs on POWER6 processor-based servers?
A7: No. AIX 5.2 WPARs for AIX 7 is supported only on POWER7 servers.

Q8: Can I run AIX 5.1 or AIX 4.3 inside of a WPAR?
A8: No. AIX versions other than AIX 5.2 will not run inside of a WPAR with this product.

Q9: Why would I run AIX 5.2 inside of a WPAR?
A9: Many clients have secondary workloads still running on AIX 5.2 on older POWER hardware.
This new capability provides an easy way to consolidate those old environments on POWER7
systems.

Q10: Do I have to buy AIX 7 licenses to run AIX 5.2 WPARs?
A10: Yes. AIX 5.2 WPARs runs on top of AIX 7. You need to purchase both AIX 7 and the
AIX 5.2 WPARs products.

Q11: Do I have to run AIX 5.2 WPARs on AIX Enterprise Edition?
A11: No. AIX 5.2 WPARs will run on AIX 7 Express, Standard or Enterprise Editions.

Q12: Is there any instruction translation involved in running AIX 5.2 in a WPAR?
A12: No, there are just a few system calls that return the AIX 5.2 structure when called from
AIX 5.2 inside a WPAR. All processes are running at full native POWER7 speed.

Q13: What about support for AIX 5.2?
A13: This offering includes limited support for AIX 5.2 running in this environment, including
phone support and potentially new fixes for critical security problems.

Q14: Does the AIX 5.2 support require purchase of standard extended support?
A14: No. Support for AIX 5.2 inside a WPAR is included in the SWMA for the AIX 5.2
WPARs for AIX 7 product.

Q15: If customer has an earlier AIX 5.2 and wants to move to Technology Level 10 (TL10)
under AIX 5.2 WPAR, will we offer AIX download from Entitled Support SW?
A15: Entitled Support Software (ESS) does not contain AIX 5.2 images any longer because
AIX 5.2 has been withdrawn from marketing. Clients can download Technology Level updates
from Fix Central to update their AIX 5.2 systems to the supported level.

Q16: Does the AIX 5.2 WPAR for AIX 7 product include AIX 5.2 installation CDs?
A16: No. This product is intended for customers that are already running AIX 5.2 on legacy
hardware. A mksysb backup of the legacy system is the only way to create an AIX 5.2 WPAR.

Q17: What about independent software vendor (ISV) support? Will ISVs support running
inside of an AIX 5.2 WPAR?
A17: The question of ISV support has to be answered by each ISV. We have found that, in the
majority of cases of clients running AIX 5.2 on legacy hardware, the ISV applications are also
very old and out of support.



Q18: Does AIX 5.2 running in a WPAR exploit hardware cryptographic adapters?
A18: No. AIX 5.2 does not include the cryptographic framework necessary to exploit the
cryptographic adapter support included with AIX 7.

Q19: Can I run HACMP™ / PowerHA SystemMirror inside of a WPAR running AIX 5.2?
A19: No. You will need to use PowerHA SystemMirror in the global instance to manage
availability for AIX 5.2 running in a WPAR.

Q20: Can I have SAN devices inside of an AIX 5.2 WPAR?
A20: Yes.

Q21: Can I use virtual SCSI devices in AIX 5.2 inside of a WPAR?
A21: Yes.

Q22: What are some of the difference when running AIX 5.2 in a WPAR compared to a
legacy environment?
A22: There are the benefits of POWER7 performance, including support for SMT4 and mobility.
But not all devices are available when running in a WPAR.

Q23: Is AIX 5.2 in a WPAR running the AIX 5.2 kernel?
A23: No. The kernel used is the AIX 7 kernel. This has several positive implications, including
support for SMT4 and mobility and support for all POWER7 features.

Q24: Are all commands and libraries from AIX 5.2 the same when running in a WPAR?
A24: Due to the relationship with the kernel, about 100 performance related commands such as
vmstat are overlaid with the AIX 7 version of the command when creating and AIX 5.2 WPAR.

Q25: What kind of devices cannot be used inside of AIX 5.2 in a WPAR?
A25: The WPAR I/O support model does not support directly attached network devices. All
network I/O is aliased over a physical adapter owned by the global instance. Other types of I/O
devices not currently supported include multi-port asynchronous adapters, token ring and any
device not supported by AIX 7.

Q26: Is mobility supported for AIX 5.2 WPARs?
A26: Yes, both Live Partition Mobility (relocating the entire LPAR with the WPAR inside) and
Live Application Mobility (relocating the WPAR to another AIX 7 system) are supported.

Q27: Can different AIX 5.2 WPARs have different performance tuning?
A27: Performance tuning for WPARs occurs at the global instance level, so all WPARs inherit
the tuning from the global instance. If different WPARs require different tuning, then they should
be placed inside separate LPARs.

Q28: What filesystems can I use in an AIX 5.2 WPAR?
A28: WPARs support NFS and JFS2 filesystems. If the original AIX 5.2 system used JFS
filesystems, those filesystems are automatically converted to JFS2.



IBM Service Delivery Manager & IBM CloudBurst
Q1: What is the primary focus of today’s Statement of Direction for IBM Service Delivery
Manager?
A1: IBM is announcing its intention to offer clients a choice in supported hardware platforms for
the deployment of the IBM Service Delivery Manager software. It is planned to extend the
supported platforms offered for this solution to IBM Power Systems.

IBM Power Systems, with its differentiated virtualization, provide enterprise quality of service
capabilities including performance, scalability, reliability, and security, enabling clients to move
mission-critical workloads to the cloud. Now, clients can plan to couple the industrial strength
virtualization of Power Systems with Tivoli service management capabilities such as seamless
self-service and automated provisioning, to deliver an integrated cloud environment. The IBM
Service Delivery Manager offering for Power Systems is planned to provide a set of pre-
integrated and pre-configured virtual appliances that simplify and accelerate the deployment of
the cloud management infrastructure and help to provide flexibility in the selection of cloud
resources to be provisioned.

Building on IBM’s previous announcement of its intention to extend the platforms offered for the
IBM CloudBurst™ integrated solution to include IBM Power Systems. Today’s statement of
direction reinforces IBM’s commitment to provide clients with a wide range of integrated, pre-
tested hardware and software solutions for implementing a cloud infrastructure. These expanded
offerings will allow clients to leverage all the benefits of Power Systems for both the cloud
management infrastructure and cloud computing environment.

Q2: What is IBM Service Delivery Manager?
A2: IBM Service Delivery Manager is a pre-integrated software stack, deployed as a set of
virtual images that automate IT service deployment and provide resource monitoring, cost
management, and availability of services in a cloud. It enables the data center to accelerate the
creation of service platforms for a wide spectrum of workload types with a high degree of
integration, flexibility, and resource optimization.

IBM Service Delivery Manager is for enterprise customers who want to get started with a private
cloud computing model. The product enables you to rapidly implement a complete software
solution for service management automation in a virtual data center environment, which in turn
can help your organization move towards a more dynamic infrastructure.

IBM Service Delivery Manager is a single solution that provides the necessary software
components to rapidly implement a cloud computing environment. Cloud computing is a services
acquisition and delivery model for IT resources, which can help improve business performance
and control the costs of delivering IT resources to an organization.

Q3: When will IBM Service Delivery Manager be available?
A3: IBM Service Delivery Manager v7.2.1 supporting deployment on x86 announced today with
a planned availability date of August 27, 2010. IBM intends to deliver the IBM Service Delivery
Manager offering supporting deployment on Power Systems at a future date.

Q4: What are the core capabilities of IBM Service Delivery Manager?



A4: IBM Service Delivery Manager provides preinstalled capabilities essential to a cloud service
delivery model, including:
• A self-service portal interface for reservation of computer, storage, and networking
resources, including virtualized resources
• Automated provisioning and de-provisioning of resources
• Prepackaged automation templates and workflows for most common resource types
• Service management for cloud computing
• Real time monitoring for elasticity

Q5: What are the potential benefits of IBM Service Delivery Manager?
A5: Benefits of IBM Service Delivery Manger include:
• Reduction in operational and capital expenditures
• Enhanced productivity - the ability to innovate more with fewer resources
• Decreased time-to-market for business features that increase competitiveness
• Standardized and consolidated IT services that drive improved resource utilization
• Increased resiliency to market demands
• Improved quality of service for IT consumers

Q6: What are the hardware requirements for installing IBM Service Delivery Manager?
A6: IBM Service Delivery Manager is designed to operate on an x86 server platform. Support
for Power Systems is planned for a future date. For a comprehensive listing of all hardware
requirements refer to the “IBM Service Delivery Manager Installation and Configuration Guide”.

Q7: What ordering system do I use to order IBM Service Delivery Manager?
A7: IBM Service Delivery Manager is only orderable via the PassPort Advantage (PPA) system.

Q8: Is IBM Service Delivery Manager available to the business partner channels?
A8: Yes

Q9: Where can I get more information about IBM Service Delivery Manager?
A9: IBM Service Delivery Manager information is being combined with the IBM CloudBurst
sales kit and can be found at:
http://w3-103.ibm.com/software/xl/portal/content?synKey=X763620L98422Y00#overview

The Business Partner sales kit is pending availability.

Q10: How does IBM Service Delivery Manager differ from the IBM CloudBurst offering?
A10: IBM CloudBurst and IBM Service Delivery Manager offer similar software features,
functions, and benefits with one of the major differences being the fact that IBM Service Delivery
Manager is a software only solution that can be deployed on existing hardware.

IBM CloudBurst includes similar software capabilities with the addition of energy management
and storage virtualization that are factory installed and pre-configured on defined set of IBM
hardware, storage and network components. IBM CloudBurst can help reduce the amount of
guesswork behind system configuration needs including:
• Operating System requirements
• Hardware Platform requirements


• Multiple software application installations including system compatibility and coexistence
requirements

IBM Service Delivery Manager may appeal to clients who already have invested in hardware
(including servers, storage and networks) and wish to purchase a cloud service delivery software
stack separate from the hardware. For this reason, IBM Service Delivery Manager is being
offered as an orderable set of software virtual images.

Q11: What is IBM CloudBurst?
A11: The IBM CloudBurst product is designed from IBM client cloud implementation
experiences and integrates the service management software system with servers, storage, and
Quickstart services to enable a private cloud in the client’s IT environment. It takes the
guesswork out of establishing a private cloud by pre-installing and configuring the necessary
software on the hardware and leveraging services for customization to your environment. All the
client must do is install their applications and start leveraging the benefits of cloud computing,
such as virtualization, flexibility, scalability and a self service portal for provisioning new
services.

The current release of CloudBurst has been optimized for application development and test
environments, but can also host other workloads. It allows the data center to accelerate the
creation of services for a variety of workloads with a high degree of flexibility and resource
optimization. IBM CloudBurst provides an alternative from traditional IT infrastructure. It is
easy for customer to acquire, implement and use. Here are some of the highlights:
• Single price
• Single delivery
• Single install
• Quickstart services
• Single support
• Single phone number to call for all support issues
• Single vendor interface for all hardware and software

Q12: When will IBM CloudBurst be available?
A12: IBM CloudBurst v2.1 on the IBM BladeCenter platform is available today. IBM intends to
deliver the IBM Cloudburst offering with Power Systems at a future date.

Q13: What are some benefits clients will see with IBM CloudBurst?
A13: Benefits include:
• Lowers total cost of ownership by 50 percent or more with reduced labor for configuration,
operations, management and monitoring of the test environment
• Reduced test provisioning cycle times from weeks to minutes
• Can eliminate up to 30 percent of all defects that come from faulty configurations
• Improved business innovation
• Enables real time sharing of information & data streams
• Provides open, elastic IT environments
• Supports globalization and globally available resources

Q14: How do Business Partners participate in CloudBurst solutions?



A14: We expect Business Partners to contribute significantly to the success of IBM CloudBurst
offerings long term and have received extremely positive feedback from them about our solutions.

Currently, IBM Business Partners do not have a role in the sale or implementation of IBM
Cloudburst. At this time we are encouraging Business Partners with both IBM Power Systems
and IBM Tivoli Automation and Provisioning experience to:
• Learn more about IBM CloudBurst by visiting the website and attending two informative
webcasts
• Build technical skills by becoming involved in beta technical enablement programs
• Watch IBM PartnerWorld® for the latest demand generation materials

In the future, we are planning to provide Business Partners with new incentives to sell the
Cloudburst offerings as well as expanded opportunities to drive implementation and
customization services.

Q15: Where can I get more information about IBM CloudBurst?
A15: The IBM CloudBurst sales kit can be found here: http://w3-
103.ibm.com/software/xl/portal/content?synKey=X763620L98422Y00#overview
External landing page: http://www-01.ibm.com/software/tivoli/products/cloudburst/
Product documentation:
https://www.ibm.com/developerworks/wikis/display/tivolidoccentral/IBM+CloudBurst

Q16: Is CloudBurst the only option for creating a private cloud? Can my customer do
something now on Power Systems?
A16: IBM CloudBurst is one choice for creating a private cloud. It is an integrated solution that
can give customers a quick start for private cloud implementations. It is not the only option. We
have been creating private clouds leveraging all IBM platforms for the past two years using an
offering now called the IBM Smart Business Test and Development Cloud. Private clouds can
also be built by customers using the IBM products that are found pre-packaged in CloudBurst,
including Tivoli Service Automation Manager and Power Systems. See the following whitepaper
for the advantage of creating a private cloud on Power Systems https://w3-
03.ibm.com/sales/competition/compdlib.nsf/weball/8870201BFB11A789852576CD005C7808?O
penDocument

Q17: How does IBM CloudBurst differ from IBM WebSphere® Cloudburst?
A17: These products are complementary, and together they accelerate payback in a private cloud
environment. The IBM WebSphere CloudBurst Appliance helps bring together deep expertise in
building and managing application environments, while IBM CloudBurst creates broad cloud
management capabilities, along with the necessary hardware.

WebSphere CloudBurst Appliance is a hardware appliance that provides access to software
virtual images and patterns that can be used as-is, or easily customized, securely deployed,
managed, and maintained in a private cloud. The first hardware appliance of its kind, the
WebSphere CloudBurst Appliance stores and secures WebSphere Application Server Hypervisor
Edition images and patterns to be dispensed into a cloud. It helps customers easily and quickly
develop, test and deploy business applications, ending the use of manual, complex or time-
intensive processes associated with creating application environments.


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