Software supports eserver p5 590 and 595 systems.
Press Release Summary:
Partition Load Manager for AIX® 5L offers automated CPU and memory reconfiguration, plus real-time partition configuration and load statistics. It supports manual provisioning of resources as well as dedicated and shared processor LPAR groups. Residing in pSeries® POWER5(TM) partition, Virtual I/O Server allows creation of partitions without requiring additional physical I/O resources. It also provides virtual SCSI and Shared Ethernet Adapter function to client partitions.
Original Press Release:
IBM Partition Load Manager and Virtual I/O Server Support IBM eServer p5 590 and 595 Hardware Systems
Overview
Partition Load Manager and Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) extend support to IBM eserver p5 590 and 595.
Partition Load Manager for AIX® 5L offers:
o Automated CPU and memory reconfiguration
o Real-time partition configuration and load statistics
o GUI (Web-based System Manager)
- Support for:
- Manual provisioning of resources
- Dedicated and shared processor LPAR groups
For more details, refer to Software Announcement 204-161, dated
July 13, 2004.
VIOS is a single function appliance that resides in a pSeries®
POWER5(TM) partition that:
o Allows creation of partitions without requiring additional
physical I/O resources
o Enables creation of more partitions than I/O slots or physical devices; partitions may have dedicated I/O, virtual I/O
(VIO), or both
o Provides virtual SCSI and Shared Ethernet Adapter function to
client partitions
o Helps maximize utilization of physical resources
For more details, refer to Software Announcement 204-161, dated
July 13, 2004.
Key prerequisites
o Virtual I/O Server V1.1
o Partition Load Manager V1.1
o POWER5 systems (H5 processor group)
Planned availability date
October 22, 2004
At a glance
The following programs are supported on the IBM eserver p5 590 and 595:
Partition Load Manager helps to maximize utilization of CPU and
memory resources on servers that support dynamic logical partitioning (LPAR).
Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) facilitates the sharing of physical resources between partitions on a pSeries POWER5 system.
For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or the Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL Reference: RE001
