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1.4.1 IBM Datacenter Unlimited Virtualization offering
The IBM Datacenter Unlimited Virtualization offering is ideal for customers who
already have a well-managed IT infrastructure and want only a Windows
operating system that scales from 4-way to 32-way and offers maximum
performance and scalability in a nonclustered environment.
IBM Datacenter Unlimited Virtualization solution is tested and certified on
specific System x servers and with standard ServerProven® options:
Datacenter-specific, certified configurations are no longer required
Supported on all ServerProven configurations for designated System x
Datacenter servers
Installation can be performed by IBM, the Business Partner, or the customer.
Optional System x Lab Services onsite and IBM Global Services - Remote
Support Services can be provided.
Table 1-2 on page 11 shows the system models for both 32-bit and 64-bit
versions of the operating system.
With the IBM Datacenter Unlimited Virtualization option, the x3950 M2 models
come with two processors, 8 GB of memory (eight 1 GB DIMMs), four memory
cards, and no disks. The system is shipped with the Datacenter installation CD,
OS documentation, recovery CD, and a 4-socket Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
to license the system. Windows Server® 2003 R2 Datacenter Edition is not
preloaded. This offering is available in both English and Japanese languages.
Note: IBM no longer offers a Software Update Subscription for this offering.
Customers should purchase a Microsoft Software Assurance contract for
operating system maintenance and upgrades. For information see:
http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/sa
1.4.2 IBM Datacenter Unlimited Virtualization with High Availability
The IBM Datacenter Unlimited Virtualization with High Availability (UVHA)
Program offering delivers a fully certified solution on 4-way through 32-way
server configurations that support up to 8-node Microsoft cluster certified
solutions for a tightly controlled, end-to-end supported environment for maximum
availability.
This end-to-end offering provides a fully configured and certified solution for
customers who want to maintain a tightly controlled environment for maximum
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Planning, Installing, and Managing the IBM System x3950 M2
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