Ibm I For Business Intelligence; Model Upgrade - IBM Power 720 Overview

The Power 720 IBM i Solution Editions FC 4928 supports the 4-core configuration and feature
code FC 4927 supports both 6-core and 8-core configurations. The Power 720 Solution
Editions includes no-charge features resulting in a lower initial list price for qualifying clients.
Also included is an IBM Service voucher to help speed implementation of the ISV solution.
The Power 740 IBM i Solution Editions (FC 4929) supports 6-core to 16-core configurations.
The Power 740 Solution Editions includes no-charge features resulting in a lower initial list
price for qualifying clients. Also included is an IBM Service voucher to help speed
implementation of the ISV solution.
For a list of participating ISVs, a registration form, and additional details, visit the Solution
Editions website:
http://www.ibm.com/systems/power/hardware/solutioneditions/ibmi/index.html
To be eligible to purchase a Solution Editions order, the following requirements apply:
The offering must include new or upgrade software licenses or software maintenance from
the ISV for the qualifying IBM server. Services and training for the qualifying server can
also be provided.
Proof of purchase of the solution with a participating ISV must be provided to IBM on
request. The proof must be dated within 90 days before or after the date of order of the
qualifying server.

1.11 IBM i for Business Intelligence

Business Intelligence (BI) remains top priority of mid-market companies, but budgets, staff,
and skills to support enterprise BI solutions are small in comparison to enterprise accounts.
Table 1-18 lists the three new orderable options for IBM i for Business Intelligence solutions.
Table 1-18 List of available hardware features for IBM i for Business Intelligence
Feature
FC 4934
FC 4935
FC 4936
Unavailable: IBM i for Business Intelligence solution is not available for the Power 740.

1.12 Model upgrade

A model upgrade from a Power 520 to the Power 720, preserving the existing serial number,
is available. You can upgrade the 2-core or 4-core Power 520 (8203-E4A) with IBM POWER6
or POWER6+™ processors to the 6-core or 8-core IBM Power 720 (8202-E4D) with
POWER7+ processors. For upgrades from POWER6 or POWER6+ processor-based
systems, IBM will install new system enclosures to replace the existing enclosures. You return
the existing replaced enclosures to IBM.
Feature code
IBM i for BI - Small configuration
IBM i for BI - Medium configuration
IBM i for BI - Large configuration
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