Ibm I5/Os Overview - IBM eserver i5 Handbook

Draft Document for Review October 18, 2004
Independent auxiliary storage pool (IASP) support extended to include output
queues
Cross-site mirroring (XSM) extends mirroring support for geographic
mirroring, a part of High Availability Switchable resources
New time zone architecture that includes Simple Network Time Protocol
(SNTP) client and server support and is positioned for future benefits
Enhanced OS/400 Portable Application Solutions Environment (PASE) and
now based on AIX 5.2
New and enhanced functions for single signon (SSO) including
enhancements and a Synchronize Functions wizard for Enterprise Identity
Mapping (EIM) and network authentification service
Partial transaction saves (ragged save) of save-while-active when the commit
cycle has not completed
Support is another reason to upgrade to V5R3. The intended policy is that there
is a 12-month notice to announce end-of-service for V5R3 when
announced. The date of support will be extended further to the last day of
September or March, whichever comes first.

IBM i5/OS overview

i5/OS contains the base operating system, additional optional feature
components, and separate licensed programs bundled with the operating system
at no extra charge. The customer can purchase advanced features and functions
that are not included in the base group of products shipped with the operating
system.
V5R3 of i5/OS provides system support for the following RISC models:
170
250
270
520, 550, 570, 595
720, 730, 740
800, 810, 820, 825, 830, 840, 870, 890
SB1, SB2, SB3
Important: Some functions of the operating system are available
newer hardware.
i5/OS (5722-SS1): Operating system licensed products
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