Sun Solaris support now available from IBM for select IBM System x and BladeCenter servers

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1 IBM United States Announcement , dated February 19, 2008 Sun Solaris support now available from IBM for select IBM System x and BladeCenter servers Description...3 Reference information... 3 Offering Information...3 Publications... 3 Technical information...4 Ordering information...4 Terms and conditions... 6 Prices...6 Order now...7 At a glance Enterprises are under tremendous pressure to do more with less, roll out new business services faster, fit more servers into the same space, and comply with new regulations, all while their budgets are shrinking and headcount is frozen. The Solaris operating system can help address these issues, running everything from mission-critical enterprise databases to high-performance Web farms. Its built-in features deliver virtualization and high utilization, high availability, and advanced security. Purchasing Solaris support offerings: Select the type of subscription that you wish to deploy. You can download Solaris from Sun Microsystems or you can purchase an x86 DVD media kit from IBM. For ordering, contact: Your IBM representative or the Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL Reference: YE001 Overview The Solaris Operating System 1,2 will be supported on select BladeCenter and System x servers 3 including BladeCenter LS41 and HS21 servers and IBM System x3650, x3755, and x3850 M2 servers. Solaris helps deliver performance, stability, and security. One operating system can potentially span your enterprise, including the Web tier, the data warehouse, and demanding technical compute applications. Sun Solaris support offerings may make it easier for developers and companies of all sizes to take advantage of the freely available and open source Solaris platform. Solaris subscriptions include access to updates and upgrades to the latest Solaris technologies. IBM offers two plans: Sun Solaris Subscription: Standard Service Plan 12 x 5 phone support ideal for business-critical applications Sun Solaris Subscription: Premium Service Plan 24 x 7 phone support and mission-critical Internet support for your most critical systems Sun Solaris highlights Observability: Solaris gives you observability into your system with tools such as Solaris Dynamic Tracing (DTrace), which enables IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 1

2 real-time application debugging and optimization. Virtualization: Solaris includes virtualization features such as Solaris Containers, which help you consolidate, isolate, and protect thousands of applications on a single server. Security: Solaris includes advanced security features such as Process and User Rights Management, Trusted Extensions for Mandatory Access Control, the Cryptographic Framework, and Secure By Default Networking that help you safely deliver new solutions, consolidate with security, and protect mission-critical data. 1 Terms and conditions of this program product are provided by Sun Microsystems, not IBM. 2 IBM makes no representations or warranties regarding third-party products or services. Some software may differ from its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality. Software license agreements may apply. 3 The ServerProven program validates selected products for compatibility with System x and BladeCenter servers. Refer to IBM's ServerProven Web sites to confirm whether a specific system has been tested with Solaris. For System x servers, visit rverproven/compat/us/indexsp.html For BladeCenter servers, visit rverproven/compat/us/eserver.html For information on which hardware is supported by Sun, visit their hardware compatibility list at /bigadmin/hcl/ Information about non-ibm products is obtained from the manufacturers of those products or their published announcements. IBM has not tested those products and cannot confirm the performance, compatibility, or any other claims related to non-ibm products. Questions on the capabilities of non-ibm products should be addressed to the suppliers of those products. IBM makes no representation or warranty regarding third-party products. Key prerequisites Subscriptions must be ordered with System x hardware. Solaris will be supported on select IBM servers, including IBM BladeCenter LS41 and HS21 servers and IBM System x3650, x3755, and x3850 M2 servers. For the list of IBM servers that have completed testing, refer to Sun's hardware compatibility list for Sun Solaris available on The media kit contains DVD optical media. It is recommended that an optical DVD drive be configured with the server. Subscriptions may be sold only with a new IBM-branded Intel or AMD processor-based server, limited to the quantity necessary for the server being purchased. A Solaris "Media Kit" offering may be sold only if you are purchasing a Subscription offering from IBM. Planned availability date February 29, 2008 IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 2

3 Description For Solaris technical support Features Standard Premium Service Plan Service Plan Telephone and Online 12 x 5 business hours 24 x 7 Technical Support 4 hour response Live call transfer for priority 1 calls Knowledge Base Access Yes Yes On-Demand Solaris Updates Yes Yes Sun Alerts and Notifications Yes Yes Installation Assistance Yes Yes Configuration and Administration Yes Yes SunSpectrum elearning Library Yes Yes Freeware Component Support(4) Yes Yes (varies by component) Binary Source Code Yes Yes Compatibility(5) Number of systems Single Single supported per plan (4) Note that community supported freeware is not supported by Sun. (5) Binary and source code compatibility for the Solaris 2.6 through S10 OS and source between Solaris 10 deployment platforms. Reference information Refer to Hardware Announcement , dated February 19, Business Partner information If you are a Direct Reseller - System Reseller acquiring products from IBM, you may link directly to Business Partner information for this announcement. A PartnerWorld ID and password are required (use IBM ID). BP Attachment for Announcement Letter Trademarks System x is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. BladeCenter, ServerProven, and eserver are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. Offering Information Product information is available via the Offering Information Web site Publications IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 3

4 No publications are shipped with this program. Technical information Specified operating environment Hardware requirements: Supported on select IBM servers, including IBM BladeCenter LS41 and HS21 servers and IBM System x3650, x3755, and x3850 M2 servers. For the list of IBM servers that have completed testing, refer to Sun's hardware compatibility list for Sun Solaris available on Limitations: Orders for these licensed programs require the purchase of a qualified IBM hardware offering. Planning information Customer responsibilities: For the latest update information on Solaris, visit Packaging Subscription only offerings: Subscriptions and token card which includes the unique product registration number that will be needed to access maintenance and upgrades from Sun. Registration information is available in English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. Customers can download Solaris for x86 directly from Sun Microsystems. DVD media kits: Solaris 10 for x86 DVD media kits are also available. Security, auditability, and control This product may use the security and auditability features of the system or storage unit in which it is installed. The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communication facilities. Software Services IBM Software Services has the breadth, depth, and reach to manage your services needs. You can leverage the deep technical skills of our lab-based Software Services team and the business consulting, project management, and infrastructure expertise of our IBM Global Services team. Also, we extend our IBM Software Services reach through IBM Business Partners to provide an unmatched portfolio of capabilities. Together, we provide the global reach, intellectual capital, industry insight, and technology leadership to support any critical business need. For a comprehensive listing of Sun's service offerings, visit To learn more about IBM Software Services or to contact a Software Services sales specialist, visit Ordering information Charge metric IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 4

5 Program name PID number Charge metric Subscription 5731-SOL Per 1-2 Socket Server Per 3-8 Socket Server Media OTC Server A server is a computer system that executes requested procedures, commands, or applications to one or more user and/or client devices. A PoE must be obtained for each server regardless of the number of processors and partitions in the server on which the program runs or for each server managed by the program. Where blade technology is employed, each blade is considered a separate server. Program delivery: Except where noted, configuration aids, either IBM Configurator for e-business or IBM Hardware Configurator, must be used for creation of valid software and hardware orders for the offerings in this announcement as well as other referenced and affiliated announcement offerings. Billing for the operating systems will occur under the licensed program order number contained in this announcement. The licenses below are available for stand-alone purchase. To order these programs, specify the type model number, order type description, one-time charge (OTC) feature number with quantity, and supply feature, or the SEO (single entity offering) number as indicated and listed in the tables below. OTC Supply Type model number feature feature SEO feature description number number number 5731-SOL Subscription Per 1-2 Socket Server w/1 Yr Std Subs S1U Per 1-2 Socket Server w/1 Yr Prem Subs S2U Per 3-8 Socket Server w/1 Yr Std Subs S3U Per 3-8 Socket Server w/1 Yr Prem Subs S4U These license offerings can also be ordered in conjunction with a new system order on which the selected operating system has been announced as an offering. Optionally, Solaris media may be purchased with the license offering. Shipment of materials when ordered with a new system will be included with the system unit. To order the programs listed below with a new system order, specify the type model number, order type description, one-time charge (OTC) feature, preinstall feature, or drop-in-the-box feature as indicated and listed in the tables below. Note: A Hardware Installation Productivity Order (HIPO) must be placed if the operating system is part of a new system order. The feature numbers included on a HIPO order provide instructions and actions to the hardware and software Solution Provider and will be used to verify that the software orders for a given system unit solution exist and can be used for various logistical and business system measurements. HIPO ordering information follows this section. OTC Drop- Serialbilling in-the ization Type model number feature box feat feature feature description number number number 5731-SOL Subscription Per 1-2 Socket Server w/1 Yr Std Subs Per 1-2 Socket Server w/1 Yr Prem Subs Per 3-8 Socket Server w/1 Yr Std Subs Per 3-8 Socket Server w/1 Yr Prem Subs Media Kits Media OTC Solaris 10 x86 DVD(6) IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 5

6 (6) Media is available only with purchase of a license on new system order. Customization options Select the appropriate feature numbers to customize your order with delivery options desired. These features can be specified on the initial or MES orders. Expedite shipments Feature Description 3445 Expedite Expedite shipments will be processed to receive 72-hour delivery from the time IBM Software Delivery and Fulfillment (SDF) receives the order. Hardware Installation Productivity Order (HIPO) A 5372-SWX HIPO is mandatory for shipments of program medium and publications associated with a new system order. The translation table below is for reference purposes. The operating system type model number and offered OTC feature numbers are cross referenced to features that must be included on the 5732-SWX HIPO type model order for the purpose of completing valid (error free) "system solution" orders SWX Operating O/S HIPO HIPO HIPO HIPO HIPO HIPO HIPO system OTC O/S Spec Spec Spec Spec P1 Spec Type model feat ID 1 ID Lang Proc H/W no P1 DIB number Num feat feat feat feat feat feat feat 5731-SOL n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Terms and conditions The information provided in this announcement letter is for reference and convenience purposes only. The terms and conditions that govern any transaction with IBM are contained in the applicable contract documents. Licensing: Supplier's license terms apply. Limited warranty: Not warranted by IBM. Warranty, if any, provided by supplier. Volume orders: Not applicable Educational allowance: Yes. 15% to qualified educational institutions. Prices For current prices, contact us at 888-Shop-IBM ( ) or visit Type model number feature description OTC billing feature number 5731-SOL Subscription Per 1-2 Socket Server w/1 Yr Std Subs 0063 IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 6

7 Per 1-2 Socket Server w/1 Yr Prem Subs 0064 Per 3-8 Socket Server w/1 Yr Std Subs 0060 Per 3-8 Socket Server w/1 Yr Prem Subs 0061 Media Kits Media OTC Solaris 10 x86 DVD(7) 0065 (7) Media is available only with purchase of a license on new system order. IBM Global Financing IBM Global Financing offers competitive financing to credit-qualified customers to assist them in acquiring IT solutions. Offerings include financing for IT acquisition, including hardware, software, and services, from both IBM and other manufacturers or vendors. Offerings (for all customer segments: small, medium, and large enterprise), rates, terms, and availability can vary by country. Contact your local IBM Global Financing organization or visit IBM Global Financing offerings are provided through IBM Credit LLC in the United States, and other IBM subsidiaries and divisions worldwide to qualified commercial and government customers. Rates are based on a customer's credit rating, financing terms, offering type, equipment type, and options, and may vary by country. Other restrictions may apply. Rates and offerings are subject to change, extension, or withdrawal without notice. Order now To order, contact the Americas Call Centers or your local IBM representative. To identify your local IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU ( ). Phone: 800-IBM-CALL ( ) Fax: 800-2IBM-FAX ( ) Internet: callserv@ca.ibm.com Mail: IBM Teleweb Customer Support ibm.com Sales Execution Center, Americas North 3500 Steeles Ave. East, Tower 3/4 Markham, Ontario Canada L3R 2Z1 Reference: YE001 The Americas Call Centers, our national direct marketing organization, can add your name to the mailing list for catalogs of IBM products. Note: Shipments will begin after the planned availability date. Trademarks BladeCenter is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. This announcement is provided for your information only. For additional information, contact your IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU, or visit the IBM home page at: IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 7