Aix 5L Version 5.3; Aix 5L Version 5.2 - IBM eserver i5 Handbook

Draft Document for Review October 18, 2004
With the support of AIX on i5 servers, comparisons of i5 to p5 servers is
inevitable. In general, the i5 servers offer an integrated approach, while p5
servers provide ala carte functionality. Some functions integrated in the Eserver
i5 or i5/OS are either add-ons or not available for p5 servers, for example:
UDB DB2
Micro partitioning
Virtual storage hosting
Virtual ethernet hosting
Virtual CD/DVD and tape hosting
For additional information about AIX 5L on Eserver i5, refer to the following
website:
http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/aix/

AIX 5L Version 5.3

The latest version of AIX 5L takes On Demand computing to the next level. AIX
5L Version 5.3 offers simultaneous multi-threading on POWER5 systems to
deliver industry leading throughput and performance levels. With support for
advanced virtualization, AIX 5L V5.3 helps you to dramatically increase your
server utilization and consolidate workloads for more efficient management. AIX
5L V5.3 represents the latest advance in a long record of IBM operating system
innovation and helps customers to accelerate their On Demand business.
For additional information about AIX 5L Version 5.3, refer to the following
website:
http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/aix/os/53desc.html

AIX 5L Version 5.2

AIX 5L Version 5.2 integrates innovative technologies to achieve outstanding
performance, reliability and flexibility in today's on demand business
environment. Customer-validated enhancements such as dynamic logical
partitioning and capacity upgrade on demand differentiate the AIX 5L platform
from competitors.
For additional information about AIX 5L V5.2, refer to the following website:
http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/aix/os/52desc.html
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