Preface; The Team That Wrote This Redbook - IBM p5 590 System Handbook

Preface

This IBM® Redbook explores the IBM Sserver® p5 models 590 and 595
(9119-590, 9119-595), a new level of UNIX® servers providing world-class
performance, availability, and flexibility. Ideal for on demand computing
environments, datacenter implementation, application service providers, and
high performance computing, this new class of high-end servers include
mainframe-inspired self-management and security designed to meet your most
demanding needs. The IBM Sserver p5 590 and 595 provide an expandable,
high-end enterprise solution for managing the computing requirements
necessary to become an on demand business.
This publication includes the following topics:
p5-590 and p5-595 overview
p5-590 and p5-595 hardware architecture
Virtualization overview
Capacity on Demand overview
Reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) overview
Hardware Management Console (HMC) features and functions
This publication is an ideal desk-side reference for IBM professionals, IBM
Business Partners, and technical specialists who support the p5-590 and p5-595
systems, and for those who want to learn more about this radically new server in
a clear, single-source handbook.

The team that wrote this redbook

This redbook was produced by a team of specialists from around the world
working at the International Technical Support Organization, Austin Center.
Peter Domberg (Domi) is a Technical Support Specialist in Germany. He has
27 years of experience in the ITS hardware service. His areas of expertise
include pSeries®, RS/6000®, networking, and SSA storage. He is also an AIX 5L
Certified Specialist and Hardware Support Specialist for the North and East
regions in Germany.
Nia Kelley is a Staff Software Engineer based in IBM Austin with over four years
of experience in the pSeries firmware development field. She holds a bachelor's
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