IBM Power Systems offers new IBM POWER technology-based Hardware Management Console

IBM United States Hardware Announcement 117-033

August 8, 2017

The Hardware Management Console (HMC), based on POWER® technology, is a dedicated-function device used solely for the control and service functions of IBM® Power Systems servers. It is designed to deliver management support for IBM POWER6®, IBM POWER7®, IBM POWER8®, or later, technology-based servers.

The HMC has the following standard hardware attributes:

1U base configuration

POWER8 120 W 6c CPU 1

32 GB (4 x 8 GB) of DDR4 system memory

2 x 2 TB SATA LFF 3.5-inch HDD RAID 1

Rail bracket option for round hole rack mounts

Two USB 3.0 hub ports in the front of the server

Two USB 3.0 hub ports in the rear of the server

Redundant 1 kW power supplies

4 x 10 Gb Ethernet Ports

1 x 1 Gb Ethernet Port for Management (BMC)

The Power Systems HMC delivers an appliance based on POWER8 technology for increased deployment flexibility when managing Power Systems servers.

The HMC connects to one or more managed systems to perform the following primary functions:

Provides a console for system administrators and service providers to manage server hardware

Creates and maintains a multiple partitioned environment on a managed system

Detects, reports, and stores changes in hardware conditions

Acts as a service focal point for service providers to determine an appropriate service strategy

Displays operating system session terminals for each partition

Provides the call home focal point for managed servers

Displays ASMI menus for managed servers

The HMC is delivered with its machine code preinstalled on the hard disk drive. After the system is installed and connected to a managed system, you can perform system management tasks.

The HMC machine code does not have provisions for loading or running additional applications that are not related to hardware management or service. All of the tasks needed to maintain the managed system, the underlying operating system, and the HMC machine code are available by using the HMC management interface.

Not applicable.

See the Hardware requirements and Software requirements section for details.

September 15, 2017

The HMC appliance (7063-CR1), based on POWER8 technology, is a dedicated rack-mounted workstation that helps clients to configure and manage system resources on Power Systems servers using POWER6, or later, processors. The HMC provides basic virtualization management through support for configuring logical partitions (LPARs) and dynamic resource allocation, including processor and memory settings for selected Power Systems servers. The HMC also supports advanced service functions, including guided Repair and Verify, concurrent firmware updates for managed systems, and around-the-clock error reporting with Electronic Service Agent for faster support.

Clients can use Power Systems HMCs in combination with other hardware-based HMCs or virtual HMCs.

Accessibility by people with disabilities

A US Section 508 Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) containing details on accessibility compliance can be found on the Product accessibility information website.

Section 508 of the US Rehabilitation Act

Hardware Management Console is capable as of September 15, 2017, when used in accordance with IBM's associated documentation, of satisfying the applicable requirements of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, provided that any assistive technology used with the product properly interoperates with it. A US Section 508 Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) can be found on the Product accessibility information website.

The following are newly announced features on the specific models of the IBM Power Systems 7063 machine type:

Machine Feature Description type Model number

Hardware Management Console 7063 CR1

One CSC Billing Unit 7063 CR1 0010 Ten CSC Billing Units 7063 CR1 0011

US TAA Compliance Indicator 7063 CR1 0983 Product assembled in USA manufacturing plant 7063 CR1 0984

Custom Service Specify, Rochester Minn, USA 7063 CR1 1140 Rack Indicator- Not Factory Integrated 7063 CR1 4650 HMC/Server Order Linkage Indicator 7063 CR1 9069 Language Group Specify - US English 7063 CR1 9300 Month Indicator 7063 CR1 9461 Day Indicator 7063 CR1 9462 Hour Indicator 7063 CR1 9463 Minute Indicator 7063 CR1 9464 Qty Indicator 7063 CR1 9465 Countable Member Indicator 7063 CR1 9466 Language Group Specify - Dutch 7063 CR1 9700 Language Group Specify - French 7063 CR1 9703 Language Group Specify - German 7063 CR1 9704 Language Group Specify - Polish 7063 CR1 9705 Language Group Specify - Norwegian 7063 CR1 9706 Language Group Specify - Portuguese 7063 CR1 9707 Language Group Specify - Spanish 7063 CR1 9708 Language Group Specify - Italian 7063 CR1 9711 Language Group Specify - Canadian French 7063 CR1 9712 Language Group Specify - Japanese 7063 CR1 9714 Language Group Specify - Traditional Chinese (Taiwan) 7063 CR1 9715 Language Group Specify - Korean 7063 CR1 9716 Language Group Specify - Turkish 7063 CR1 9718 Language Group Specify - Hungarian 7063 CR1 9719 Language Group Specify - Slovakian 7063 CR1 9720 Language Group Specify - Russian 7063 CR1 9721 Language Group Specify - Simplified Chinese (PRC) 7063 CR1 9722 Language Group Specify - Czech 7063 CR1 9724 Language Group Specify -- Romanian 7063 CR1 9725 Language Group Specify - Croatian 7063 CR1 9726 Language Group Specify -- Slovenian 7063 CR1 9727 Language Group Specify - Brazilian Portuguese 7063 CR1 9728 Language Group Specify - Thai 7063 CR1 9729 Open Power non-virtualized configuration 7063 CR1 EC16 Custom Service Specify, Mexico 7063 CR1 ECSM Custom Service Specify, Poughkeepsie, USA 7063 CR1 ECSP 1.8m (6-ft) Power Cord, 100-127V/15A, C13, PT#4 (NEMA 5-15) 7063 CR1 EKL2 1.8m (6-ft) Power Cord, 200-240V/10A, C13, PT#18 (CEE 7 VII) 7063 CR1 EKL4 2.5m (8-ft) Power Cord, 200-240V/10A, C13, PT#32 (SII 32-1971) 7063 CR1 EKL7 1.8m (6-ft) Power Cord, 200-240V/10A, C13, PT#24 (SEV 24507) 7063 CR1 EKL8 2.5m (8-ft) Power Cord, 200-240V/16A, C13, PT#22 (SABS 164) 7063 CR1 EKL9 1.8m (6-ft) Power Cord, 200-240V/10A, C13, PT#25 (CEI 23-16) 7063 CR1 EKLA 1.8m (6-ft) Power Cord, 200-240V/10A, C13, PT#2 (refer to Bulletin C-B-2-4700-009) 7063 CR1 EKLB 1.8m (6-ft) Power Cord, 200-240V/10A, C13, PT#62 (GB 1053) 7063 CR1 EKLC 2.5m (8-ft) Power Cord, 200-240V/10A, C13, PT#69 (IS 6538) 7063 CR1 EKLD 2.5m (8-ft) Power Cord, 200-240V/10A, C13, PT#66 (KETI) 7063 CR1 EKLE 1.8m (6-ft) Power Cord, 100-127V/15A, C13, PT#75 (KETI) 7063 CR1 EKLF 2M (6.5-ft) Power Cord, 100-127V/15A, (C13 to PT#59/NEMA 5-15P) 7063 CR1 EKLH 1.8m (6-ft) Power Cord, 200-240V/15A, C13, C14 7063 CR1 EKLM S&H - No Charge 7063 CR1 ESC0 S&H-a 7063 CR1 ESC5

The following are newly announced features on the specific models of the IBM Power Systems 7014 and 7965 machine type:

New features available September 15, 2017

Machine Feature Description type Model number

Rack Content Specify 7063-CR1 7014 B42 ERC2 7014 T00 7014 T42 7965 94Y

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IBM Systems Lab Services

IBM Systems Lab Services offers a wide array of services available for your enterprise. It brings expertise on the latest technologies from the IBM development community and can help with your most difficult technical challenges.

IBM Systems Lab Services exists to help you successfully implement emerging technologies so as to accelerate your return on investment and improve your satisfaction with your IBM systems and solutions. Services examples include initial implementation, integration, migration, and skills transfer on IBM systems solution capabilities and recommended practices. IBM Systems Lab Services is one of the service organizations of IBM's world-renowned IBM Systems Group development labs.

For details on available services, contact your IBM representative or go to the Lab Services website.

Global Technology Services

IBM services include business consulting, outsourcing, hosting services, applications, and other technology management.

These services help you learn about, plan, install, manage, or optimize your IT infrastructure to be an on-demand business. They can help you integrate your high-speed networks, storage systems, application servers, wireless protocols, and an array of platforms, middleware, and communications software for IBM and many non-IBM offerings. IBM is your one-stop shop for IT support needs.

For details on available services, contact your IBM representative or go to the IBM Global Technology Services® website.

For details on available IBM Business Continuity and Recovery Services, contact your IBM representative or go to the Resiliency Services website.

Details on education offerings related to specific products can be found on the IBM authorized training website.

Specified operating environment

Physical specifications

Width: 429 mm (16.9 in.)

Depth: 734 mm (28.9 in.)

Height: 43 mm (1.7 in.)

Weight: 15.9 kg (35 lb)

To assure installability and serviceability in non-IBM industry-standard racks, review the installation planning information for any product-specific installation requirements.

Operating environment

For some standards and guidelines about the operating environment, see the ASHRAE-A2 website.

Hardware requirements

The IBM Hardware Management Console requires a minimum HMC code level 8.7.0. This code level restricts the CR1 model to management of POWER6, or later, servers. If you need redundant HMC function, the servers can be attached to two separate HMCs to address availability requirements. All HMCs must have the same level of HMC Licensed Machine Code installed.

Management of multiple servers from an HMC might require the use of an Ethernet hub, which provides a physical connection from the HMC to each server rather than a logical Ethernet connection over a LAN.

IBM Knowledge Center provides information about classic and enhanced GUIs for configuring and operating single or multiple managed systems.

Software requirements

The following web browsers are supported for connection with the HMC Licensed Machine Code 8.7.0:

Microsoft Internet Explorer 11.0.

Firefox (versions 45 ESR and 52 ESR are supported).

Chrome 57 and Java 8 Runtime Environment are supported.

Limitations

The HMC is a dedicated-function device used only for the control and service functions of the Power® servers. It is not available for use as a general purpose computing resource.

The HMC requires a minimum HMC code level. This code level restricts the HMC to management of POWER6, or later, servers.

Integrated Repair and Verify for CRUs is available at this time in English only. Clients who want access to the translated services guides will be directed to an external website from their HMC.

If additional assistance is required with interpreting English Repair and Verify:

Contact the IBM Hardware Support Center (using the method you would normally use to obtain support for your hardware), and ask for Hardware Support. Be sure to have your HMC machine type and serial number available. Indicate that you have problems with translated Repair and Verify.

An IBM Service Support Representative (SSR) may be dispatched to your site to assist with your Repair and Verify activity.

The HMC and attached servers may not be accessible to you while the SSR is working.

Planning information

Cable orders

Additional Ethernet cables are required to attach the HMC to the system central electronics complex. These cables are customer supplied.

An additional Ethernet cable is required for remote management. The cable connects to the baseboard management controller (BMC).

Security, auditability, and control

This product uses the security and auditability features of the server operating system.

The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communications facilities.

IBM Systems Lab Services

IBM Systems Lab Services offers a wide array of services available for your enterprise. It brings expertise on the latest technologies from the IBM development community and can help with your most difficult technical challenges.

IBM Systems Lab Services exists to help you successfully implement emerging technologies so as to accelerate your return on investment and improve your satisfaction with your IBM systems and solutions. Services examples include initial implementation, integration, migration, and skills transfer on IBM systems solution capabilities and recommended practices. IBM Systems Lab Services is one of the service organizations of IBM's world-renowned IBM Systems Group development labs.

For details on available services, contact your IBM representative or go to the Lab Services website.

IBM has transformed its delivery of hardware and software support services to help you achieve higher system availability. Electronic Services is a web-enabled solution that offers an exclusive, no-additional-charge enhancement to the service and support available for IBM servers. These services are designed to provide the opportunity for greater system availability with faster problem resolution and preemptive monitoring. Electronic Services comprises two separate, but complementary, elements: Electronic Services news page and Electronic Services Agent.

The Electronic Services news page is a single internet entry point that replaces the multiple entry points traditionally used to access IBM Internet services and support. The news page enables you to gain easier access to IBM resources for assistance in resolving technical problems.

The Electronic Service Agent is no-additional-charge software that resides on your server. It monitors events and transmits system inventory information to IBM on a periodic, client-defined timetable. The Electronic Service Agent automatically reports hardware problems to IBM. Early knowledge about potential problems enables IBM to deliver proactive service that may result in higher system availability and performance. In addition, information collected through the Service Agent is made available to IBM service support representatives when they help answer your questions or diagnose problems. Installation and use of IBM Electronic Service Agent for problem reporting enables IBM to provide better support and service for your IBM server.

To learn how Electronic Services can work for you, go to the IBM Electronic Support website.

Volume orders

Contact your IBM representative.

IBM Global Financing

Yes

Products - terms and conditions

Warranty period

To obtain copies of the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty, contact your reseller or IBM.

One year.

An IBM part or feature installed during the initial installation of an IBM machine is subject to the full warranty period specified by IBM. An IBM part or feature that replaces a previously installed part or feature assumes the remainder of the warranty period for the replaced part or feature. An IBM part or feature added to a machine without replacing a previously installed part or feature is subject to a full warranty. Unless specified otherwise, the warranty period, type of warranty service, and service level of a part or feature are the same as those for the machine in which it is installed.

Solid-state disk drives, NVMe, and flash adapters have a maximum number of write cycles. Devices that reach this limit may fail to operate according to specifications and must be replaced at the client's expense. Individual service life may vary and can be monitored using an operating system command.

The following have been designated as consumables or supply items and are, therefore, not covered by this warranty:

Time and Date Battery

Warranty service

If required, IBM provides repair or exchange service depending on the types of warranty service specified for the machine. IBM will attempt to resolve your problem over the telephone, or electronically via an IBM website. Certain machines contain remote support capabilities for direct problem reporting, remote problem determination, and resolution with IBM. You must follow the problem determination and resolution procedures that IBM specifies. Following problem determination, if IBM determines on-site service is required, scheduling of service will depend upon the time of your call, machine technology and redundancy, and availability of parts. If applicable to your product, parts considered Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) will be provided as part of the machine's standard warranty service.

Service levels are response-time objectives and are not guaranteed. The specified level of warranty service may not be available in all worldwide locations. Additional charges may apply outside IBM's normal service area. Contact your local IBM representative or your reseller for country-specific and location-specific information.

CRU Service

IBM provides replacement CRUs to you for you to install. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your machine and are available from IBM upon your request. CRUs are designated as being either a Tier 1 (mandatory) or a Tier 2 (optional) CRU.

Tier 1 (mandatory) CRU

Installation of Tier 1 CRUs, as specified in this announcement, is your responsibility. If IBM installs a Tier 1 CRU at your request, you will be charged for the installation.

Tier 2 (optional) CRU

You may install a Tier 2 CRU yourself or request IBM to install it, at no additional charge.

Based upon availability, CRUs will be shipped for next-business-day (NBD) delivery. IBM specifies, in the materials shipped with a replacement CRU, whether a defective CRU must be returned to IBM. When return is required, return instructions and a container are shipped with the replacement CRU. You may be charged for the replacement CRU if IBM does not receive the defective CRU within 15 days of your receipt of the replacement.

The following parts have been designated as Tier 1 CRUs:

Rack Round EIA Hole Bracket Kit

Fan Asm

PCIe Riser

Air Shrouds

Internal Cable Asms

1U UIO NIC with 4 PORTS 10 G BaseT with INTEL XL710

2 TB HDD (SATA)

8 GB DIMM

Front USB Hub Asm

Power cords

Advanced Part Exchange warranty service

Advanced Part Exchange warranty service allows you to order and track replacement parts directly under Customer Replaceable Unit or Parts Only Service following procedures that are provided by IBM. Replacement parts are shipped to your location for you to install. IBM will use commercially reasonable delivery methods to ship the replacement part for NBD delivery. Advanced Part Exchange warranty service is not available in all countries. You must be approved and registered to use this service. Contact your IBM representative or your reseller for further information.

Service level is:

9 hours per day, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, next-business-day response. Calls must be received by 5:00 PM local time in order to qualify for next-business-day response with 100% CRU.

Warranty services

IBM is now shipping machines with selected non-IBM parts that contain an IBM field replaceable unit (FRU) part number label. These parts are to be serviced during the IBM machine warranty period. IBM is covering the service on these selected non-IBM parts as an accommodation to their customers, and normal warranty service procedures for the IBM machine apply.

International Warranty Service

International Warranty Service allows you to relocate any machine that is eligible for International Warranty Service and receive continued warranty service in any country where the IBM machine is serviced. If you move your machine to a different country, you are required to report the machine information to your Business Partner or IBM representative.

The warranty service type and the service level provided in the servicing country may be different from that provided in the country in which the machine was purchased. Warranty service will be provided with the prevailing warranty service type and service level available for the eligible machine type in the servicing country, and the warranty period observed will be that of the country in which the machine was purchased.

The following types of information can be found on the International Warranty Service website

Machine warranty entitlement and eligibility

Directory of contacts by country with technical support contact information

Announcement Letters

Warranty service upgrades

During the warranty period, warranty service upgrades provide an enhanced level of On-site Service for an additional charge. Service levels are response-time objectives and are not guaranteed. See the Warranty services section for additional details.

IBM will attempt to resolve your problem over the telephone or electronically by access to an IBM website. Certain machines contain remote support capabilities for direct problem reporting, remote problem determination, and resolution with IBM. You must follow the problem determination and resolution procedures that IBM specifies. Following problem determination, if IBM determines on-site service is required, scheduling of service will depend upon the time of your call, machine technology and redundancy, and availability of parts.

Maintenance service options

CRU and On-site Service

At IBM's discretion you will receive CRU service or IBM will repair the failing machine at your location and verify its operation. You must provide a suitable working area to allow disassembly and reassembly of the IBM machine. The area must be clean, well-lit, and suitable for the purpose. The following on-site response-time objectives are available as warranty service upgrades for your machine. Available offerings are:

On-Site Repair, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays), 8 AM to 5 PM, 4-hour on-site response objective. Response times are objectives and are not guaranteed.

On-Site Repair, 7 days a week, 24 hrs/day.

On-Site Repair, 7 days a week, 24 hrs/day, 4-hour response objective. Response times are objectives and are not guaranteed.

IBM On-Site Repair, Same Day On-Site Response Target, Monday-Friday 08:00-17:00 (excluding public holidays), Last Call Registration: 12:00.

IBM On-Site Repair, Same Day On-Site Response Target, Monday-Sunday 00:00-24:00, 365 days a year.

Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) may be provided as part of the machine's standard warranty CRU Service except that you may install a CRU yourself or request IBM installation, at no additional charge, under the CRU and On-site Service level specified above. For additional information on the CRU Service, see the warranty information.



Maintenance services



If required, IBM provides repair or exchange service depending on the types of maintenance service specified for the machine. IBM will attempt to resolve your problem over the telephone or electronically, via an IBM website. Certain machines contain remote support capabilities for direct problem reporting, remote problem determination, and resolution with IBM. You must follow the problem determination and resolution procedures that IBM specifies. Following problem determination, if IBM determines on-site service is required, scheduling of service will depend upon the time of your call, machine technology and redundancy, and availability of parts. Service levels are response-time objectives and are not guaranteed. The specified level of maintenance service may not be available in all worldwide locations. Additional charges may apply outside IBM's normal service area. Contact your local IBM representative or your reseller for country-specific and location-specific information. The following service selections are available as maintenance options for your machine type.

On-site Service

IBM will repair the failing machine at your location and verify its operation. You must provide a suitable working area to allow disassembly and reassembly of the IBM machine. The area must be clean, well-lit, and suitable for the purpose.

Service levels are:

On-Site Repair, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays), 8 AM to 5 PM, next business day.

On-Site Repair, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays), 8 AM to 5 PM, 4-hour response objective. Response times are objectives and are not guaranteed.

On-Site Repair, 7 days a week, 24 hrs/day.

On-Site Repair, 7 days a week, 24 hrs/day, 4-hour response objective. Response times are objectives and are not guaranteed.

IBM On-Site Repair, Next-Business-Day Response Target, Monday-Friday during core business.

IBM On-Site Repair, Same-Day On-Site Response Target, Monday-Friday 08:00-17:00 (excluding public holidays), Last Call Registration: 12:00.

IBM On-Site Repair, Same Day On-Site Response Target, Monday-Sunday 00:00-24:00, 365 days a year.

Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) Service

If your problem can be resolved with a CRU (for example, keyboard, mouse, speaker, memory, or hard disk drive), and depending upon the maintenance service offerings in your geography, IBM will ship the replacement CRU to you for you to install. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your machine and are available from IBM upon your request.

Based upon availability, CRUs will be shipped for next business day delivery. IBM specifies, in the materials shipped with a replacement CRU, whether a defective CRU must be returned to IBM. When return is required, 1) return instructions and a container are shipped with the replacement CRU, and 2) you may be charged for the replacement CRU if IBM does not receive the defective CRU within 15 days of your receipt of the replacement.

CRUs may be provided as part of the machine's standard maintenance service except that you may install a CRU yourself or request IBM installation, at no additional charge, under any of the On-site Service levels specified above.

CRUs are designated as being either a Tier 1 (mandatory) or a Tier 2 (optional) CRU.

Tier 1 (mandatory) CRUs: Installation of Tier 1 CRUs, as specified in this announcement, is your responsibility. If IBM installs a Tier 1 CRU at your request, you will be charged for the installation.

For machines with On-site Same-day Response Service, IBM will replace a Tier 1 CRU part at your request, at no additional charge.

Tier 2 (optional) CRUs: You may install a Tier 2 CRU yourself or request IBM to install it, at no additional charge.

The following parts and features have been designated as Tier 1 CRUs:

Rack Round EIA Hole Bracket Kit

Fan Asm

PCIe Riser

Air Shrouds

Internal Cable Asms

1U UIO NIC with 4 PORTS 10G BaseT with INTEL XL710

2 TB HDD (SATA)

8 GB DIMM

Front USB Hub Asm

Power cords

Model for which there is a maintenance charge:

7063-CR1



Non-IBM parts service



Under certain conditions, IBM provides services for selected non-IBM parts at no additional charge for machines that are covered under warranty service upgrades or maintenance services.

This service includes hardware problem determination (PD) on the non-IBM parts (for example, adapter cards, PCMCIA cards, disk drives, memory) installed within IBM machines and provides the labor to replace the failing parts at no additional charge.

If IBM has a Technical Service Agreement with the manufacturer of the failing part, or if the failing part is an accommodations part (a part with an IBM FRU label), IBM may also source and replace the failing part at no additional charge. For all other non-IBM parts, customers are responsible for sourcing the parts. Installation labor is provided at no additional charge, if the machine is covered under a warranty service upgrade or a maintenance service.

Usage plan machine

Yes

Average usage plan provisions apply

No

IBM hourly service rate classification

Two

When a type of service involves the exchange of a machine part, the replacement may not be new, but will be in good working order.

General terms and conditions

Field-installable features

Yes

Model conversions

No

Machine installation

Customer setup. Customers are responsible for installation according to the instructions IBM provides with the machine.

Graduated program license charges apply

No

Licensed Machine Code

IBM Machine Code is licensed for use by a customer on the IBM machine for which it was provided by IBM under the terms and conditions of the IBM License Agreement for Machine Code, to enable the machine to function in accordance with its specifications, and only for the capacity authorized by IBM and acquired by the customer. You can obtain the agreement by contacting your IBM representative. It can also be found on the License Agreement for Machine Code and Licensed Internal Code website.

Machine using LMC Type Model 7063-CR1

Access to Machine Code updates is conditioned on entitlement and license validation in accordance with IBM policy and practice. IBM may verify entitlement through customer number, serial number, electronic restrictions, or any other means or methods employed by IBM in its discretion.

If the machine does not function as warranted and your problem can be resolved through your application of downloadable Machine Code, you are responsible for downloading and installing these designated Machine Code changes as IBM specifies. If you would prefer, you may request IBM to install downloadable Machine Code changes; however, you may be charged for that service.

IBM offers Machine Control Program Remote Support Agreement (MCRSA) for the HMC 7063-CR1. This includes remote call-in support for HMC microcode.

Machine Code License Acceptance Requirement

B.) Acceptance-By-Use Machine: No, the Machine Code license requires signed acceptance by the machine's end user directly with IBM, applicable to orders for a new machine, machine type conversion MES, and to machines transferred to another user.

Educational allowance

A reduced charge is available to qualified education customers. The educational allowance may not be added to any other discount or allowance.

The educational allowance is 15% for the products in this announcement.

For additional information and current prices, contact your local IBM representative.

The following are newly announced features on the specific models of the IBM Power Systems 7063 machine type:

Minimum Initial/ Monthly MES/ Model Feature Purchase Maint. Both/ RP Description number number price Charge Support CSU MES

Hardware Management Console CR1 Yes

One CSC Billing Unit CR1 0010 Both Yes No Ten CSC Billing Units CR1 0011 Both Yes No

US TAA Compliance Indicator CR1 0983 Both Yes No Asm in USA manufacturing plant CR1 0984 Both Yes No

Custom Serv. Specify, Roch CR1 1140 Both Yes No One and only one rack indicator feature is required on all orders (#4650 to #4666). No Factory Integration Ind. CR1 4650 Initial N/A No HMC/Srv Order Linkage Ind CR1 9069 Initial N/A No Language Group Spcf-US Eng CR1 9300 Initial N/A No Month Indicator CR1 9461 Initial N/A No Day Indicator CR1 9462 Initial N/A No Hour Indicator CR1 9463 Initial N/A No Minute Indicator CR1 9464 Initial N/A No Qty Indicator CR1 9465 Initial N/A No Countable Member Indicator CR1 9466 Initial N/A No Language Group Spcf-Dutch CR1 9700 Initial N/A No Language Group Spcf-French CR1 9703 Initial N/A No Language Group Spcf-German CR1 9704 Initial N/A No Language Group Spcf-Polish CR1 9705 Initial N/A No Lang Group Specify - Norwegian CR1 9706 Initial N/A No Lang.Group Spcf-Portuguese CR1 9707 Initial N/A No Language Group Spcf-Spanish CR1 9708 Initial N/A No Language Group Spcf-Italian CR1 9711 Initial N/A No Langua Gr Speci Canadian Frenc CR1 9712 Initial N/A No Language Group Spcf-Japanese CR1 9714 Initial N/A No Language Group Specify Tr Chin CR1 9715 Initial N/A No Language Group Spcf-Korean CR1 9716 Initial N/A No Language Group Spcf-Turkish CR1 9718 Initial N/A No Language Group Spcf-Hungarian CR1 9719 Initial N/A No Language Group Spcf-Slovakian CR1 9720 Initial N/A No Language Group Spcf-Russian CR1 9721 Initial N/A No Lang Group Spcf Simpl Chinese CR1 9722 Initial N/A No Language Group Spcf-Czech CR1 9724 Initial N/A No Language Group Spcf-Romanian CR1 9725 Initial N/A No Lang Group Specify - Croatian CR1 9726 Initial N/A No Language Group Spcf-Slovenian CR1 9727 Initial N/A No Lang Group Specify - Braz Port CR1 9728 Initial N/A No Lang Group Specify - Thai CR1 9729 Initial N/A No Open Power non-virtual confi CR1 EC16 Initial N/A No Custom Serv. Specify, Mexico CR1 ECSM Both Yes No Custom Serv. Spec Poughkeepsie CR1 ECSP Both Yes No 1.8m 6ft Pwr Crd,100-127V/15A CR1 EKL2 Both Yes No 1.8m 6ft Pwr Crd, 200-240V/10A CR1 EKL4 Both Yes No 2.5m 8ft Pwr Crd, 200-240V/10A CR1 EKL7 Both Yes No 1.8m 6ft PwrCrd,100-127V/10A CR1 EKL8 Both Yes No 2.5m 8ft PwrCrd,200-240V/16A CR1 EKL9 Both Yes No 1.8m 6ft Pwr Crd, 200-240V/10A CR1 EKLA Both Yes No 1.8m 6ft Pwr Crd, 200-240V/10A CR1 EKLB Both Yes No 1.8m 6ft Pwr Crd, 200-240V/10A CR1 EKLC Both Yes No 2.5m 8ft Pwr Crd, 200-240V/10A CR1 EKLD Both Yes No 2.5m 8ft Pwr Crd, 200-240V/10A CR1 EKLE Both Yes No 1.8m 6ft Pwr Crd, 100-127V/15A CR1 EKLF Both Yes No 2M Power Cord C13-NEMA 5-15P CR1 EKLH Both Yes No 1.8m 6ft PwrCrd,200-240V/15A CR1 EKLM Both Yes No S&H - No Charge CR1 ESC0 Both N/A No S&H-a CR1 ESC5 Initial N/A No

The following are newly announced features on the specific models of the IBM Power Systems 7014 and 7965 machine type:

Minimum Initial/ Monthly MES/ Description Model Feature Purchase Maint. Both/ RP Machine type 7014 number number price Charge Support CSU MES

Rack Content Spcfy 7063-CR1 B42 ERC2 Initial N/A No T00 Initial N/A No T42 Initial N/A No

Minimum Initial/ Monthly MES/ Description Model Feature Purchase Maint. Both/ RP Machine type 7965 number number price Charge Support CSU MES

Rack Content Spcfy 7063-CR1 94Y ERC2 Initial N/A No

CSU = Customer setup RP MES = Return parts, miscellaneous equipment specifications

Pricing terms

Prices in the following PDF prices link are suggested list prices on day of announcement for the U.S. only. They are provided for your information only. Dealer prices may vary, and prices may also vary by country. IBM list price does not include tax or shipping and is subject to change without notice.

Annual minimum maintenance charges

Not applicable.

ServiceElect (ESA) charges

For ServiceElect (ESA) maintenance service charges, contact IBM Global Services at 888-IBM-4343 (426-4343).

IBM Global Financing

IBM Global Financing offers competitive financing to credit-qualified customers to assist them in acquiring IT solutions. Offerings include financing for IT acquisition, including hardware, software, and services, from both IBM and other manufacturers or vendors. Offerings (for all customer segments: small, medium, and large enterprise), rates, terms, and availability can vary by country. Contact your local IBM Global Financing organization or go to the IBM Global Financing website for more information.

IBM Global Financing offerings are provided through IBM Credit LLC in the United States and other IBM subsidiaries and divisions worldwide to qualified commercial and government customers. Rates are based on a customer's credit rating, financing terms, offering type, equipment type and options, and may vary by country. Other restrictions may apply. Rates and offerings are subject to change, extension, or withdrawal without notice.

Financing solutions from IBM Global Financing can help you stretch your budget and affordably acquire the new product. But beyond the initial acquisition, our end-to-end approach to IT management can also help keep your technologies current, reduce costs, minimize risk, and preserve your ability to make flexible equipment decisions throughout the entire technology lifecycle.

To order, contact the IBM Digital Sales Center, your local IBM representative, or your IBM Business Partner. To identify your local IBM representative or IBM Business Partner, call 800-IBM-4YOU (426-4968). For more information, contact the IBM Digital Sales Center.

Phone: 800-IBM-CALL (426-2255)

Fax: 800-2IBM-FAX (242-6329)

For IBM representative: askibm@ca.ibm.com

For IBM Business Partner: pwcs@us.ibm.com

IBM Digital Sales Offices 1177 S Belt Line Rd Coppell, TX 75019-4642, US

The IBM Digital Sales Center, our national direct marketing organization, can add your name to the mailing list for catalogs of IBM products.

Trademarks

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Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.

Terms of use

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