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HMCs can be converted for POWER5 processor-based systems use when it is loaded with
the HMC software required for POWER5 processor-based systems (FC 0961).
To upgrade an existing POWER4 HMC:
Order FC 0961 for your existing HMC. Please contact your IBM Sales Representative for
help.
Call you local IBM Service Center and order APAR MB00691.
Order the CD online selecting Version 4.4 machine code updates. Go to the Hardware
Management Console Support for IBM Sserver i5, p5, pSeries, iSeries, and OpenPower
Web page at:
https://techsupport.services.ibm.com/server/hmc/power5
Note: You must have an IBM ID to use this freely available service. Registration
information and online registration form can be found at the Web page mentioned above.
POWER5 processor-based system HMCs require Ethernet connectivity. Ensure that sufficient
Ethernet adapters are available to enable public and private networks if you need both. The
7310 Model C04 is a desktop model with only one native 10/100/1000 Ethernet port, but three
additional PCI slots. The 7310 Model CR3 is a 1U, 19-inch rack mountable drawer that has
two native Ethernet ports and two additional PCI slots.
When an HMC is connected to the OpenPower 720, the integrated service processor
communications ports are disabled. If you need serial connections, you need to provide an
async adapter.
Note: It is not possible to connect POWER4 and POWER5 processor-based systems
simultaneously to the same HMC.
1.4 Express Product Offerings
New specially priced Express Product Offerings are now available for the OpenPower 720
servers. These Express Product Offerings feature popular, easy-to-order preconfigured
servers with attractive financial incentives. Express Product Offerings are available only as an
initial order.
OpenPower Express servers are complemented by pre-tested solutions that provide
recommended system configurations with installation and sizing aids, for a range of business
requirements. Built on the solid base of OpenPower servers, the Linux operating system, and
popular application software packages, these offerings are designed to help smaller and
mid-sized companies solve a variety of business problems - application consolidation, e-mail
security, and infrastructure for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
Available solutions include:
IBM Eserver OpenPower Network E-Mail Security Express Solution
IBM Eserver OpenPower and IBM DB2 Universal Database™ for SAP Solution
IBM Eserver OpenPower Consolidation Express Solution
Express Product Offerings consist of the following processor requirements, either a two-way
POWER5 1.5 GHz processor (FC 1943) or two-way POWER5 1.65 GHz processor (FC 1944)
or two two-way POWER5 1.65 GHz processor (2 x FC 1944)z, and a defined minimum
configuration. You can make changes to the standard features as needed and still qualify;
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OpenPower 720 Technical Overview and Introduction
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