Feature On Demand Window For Zbx Blades Features Hwms; Mes Upgrades For The Zbx - IBM z13s Technical Manual

The accurate planning and definition of the target configuration are vital to maximize the value
of these features.

8.3.4 MES upgrades for the zBX

The MES upgrades for zBX can concurrently add only the following components:
Blades only if there are any slots available in the existing blade chassis and entitlements to
support the new blades
Feature on Demand
FoD contains the zBX HWMs. HWMs refer to the highest quantities of blade entitlements by
blade type that the customer has purchased. On IBM zEnterprise 196 (z196) and IBM
zEnterprise 114 (z114), the HWMs are stored in the processor and memory LICCC record.
On zBC12, zEC12, z13, and z13s servers, the HWMs are found in the FoD LICCC record.
The current zBX installed and staged feature values can be obtained by using the Perform a
Model Conversion function on the SE, or from the HMC by using a Single Object Operation
(SOO) to the servers' SE.
Figure 8-6 shows the window for the FoD Blades feature values shown under the Perform a
Model Conversion → Feature on Demand → Manage function.
Figure 8-6 Feature on Demand window for zBX Blades features HWMs
Only one FoD LICCC record is installed or staged at any time in the system, and its contents
can be viewed under the Manage window, as shown in Figure 8-6. A staged record can be
removed without installing it. An FoD record can only be installed completely. There are no
selective-feature or partial-record installations, and the features that are installed will be
merged with the central electronic complex (CEC) LICCC after activation.
An FoD record can only be installed once. If it is removed, a new FoD record is needed to
install it again. A remove action cannot be undone.
If upgrading from an existing z114 with zBX model 002 or a zBC12 with zBX model 003
attached, the zBX must be upgraded to a zBX model 004. The zBX model 004 becomes a
stand-alone ensemble member. Two 1U SEs are installed inside the frame B01 to monitor
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