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Installation planning
Plan for power needs and server location; review cabling, hardware specifications, setup instructions and PC requirements; and prepare for clustering, Internet connections and rack mounting.
Logical partitions
Understand how to plan and set up partitions. This includes partitioning by using a Hardware Management Console (HMC) or Virtual Partition Manager (VPM), and creating partitions on new and old IBM models.
Additional information
The ESS web site allows you to register and administer customer numbers associated with your software products and software maintenance products associated to your hardware serial numbers. Documentation shipped with your i5/OS software order will provide you with the information required to register at the ESS web site and overview available support. Once registered, the following ESS applications provide functional support for you to access and manage the software products you have licensed from IBM: software entitlements, software keys, software release upgrade, electronic software download, and software maintenance inventory.
Entitled Software Support (ESS)
Information on System i racking options covering planning and ordering System i CECs, I/O units, 11U, 25U, 36U and 42U racks, Power Distribution Units (PDU), UPS, Tape, FAQs and more.
So You've Moved to an i5 Platform? August 2006 (2 MB)
IBM Prerequisite
This tool provides compatibility information for the various features and hardware of your system, including which fixes and software levels are required.
Editions information
The IBM i Solution Editions are designed to help you take advantage of the combined experience and expertise of IBM and independent software vendors (ISVs) in building business value with your IT investments. Through innovation and technology leadership, IBM i Solution Editions help provide maximum flexibility in operating system and application choice to help your business grow as your needs evolve.
Capacity on demand
Easily activate dormant processor and memory resources within your system, without taking your system or application down. Whether your need is temporary or permanent; the solution is fast and easy.
i5/OS Resaves
Resaves provide support for new hardware, critical fixes in the system install media, and a reduced "total install time" by reducing the time to install PTF CUM packages.
Preventative Service Planning (PSP) information
Lists Cumulative PTF packages, high impact and pervasive problems (HIPERs), Service Packs and Group PTFs for installation, upgrades and ongoing maintenance.
Additional resources
Memos to users
This information describes the changes that could affect your programs or system operations. Use the information in these memorandums to prepare for changes on your current release and to use the new release.
Announcement letters
Find announcement details for hardware, software, and services.
Server product services for System i
Browse the Integrated Technology Services to find the services you need to rapidly and efficiently install IBM System i™ servers and associated software while minimizing potential disruptions and risks to ongoing operations.