IBM Power Systems HMC Implementation and Usage Guide
IBM Power Systems HMC Implementation and Usage Guide

Author: Scott Vetter

Publisher: IBM Redbooks

Published: 2017-08-10

Total Pages: 622

ISBN-13: 0738441554

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The IBM® Hardware Management Console (HMC) provides to systems administrators a tool for planning, deploying, and managing IBM Power SystemsTM servers. This IBM Redbooks® publication is an extension of IBM Power Systems HMC Implementation and Usage Guide, SG24-7491 and also merges updated information from IBM Power Systems Hardware Management Console: Version 8 Release 8.1.0 Enhancements, SG24-8232. It explains the new features of IBM Power Systems Hardware Management Console Version V8.8.1.0 through V8.8.4.0. The major functions that the HMC provides are Power Systems server hardware management and virtualization (partition) management. Further information about virtualization management is in the following publications: IBM PowerVM Virtualization Managing and Monitoring, SG24-7590 IBM PowerVM Virtualization Introduction and Configuration, SG24-7940 IBM PowerVM Enhancements What is New in 2013, SG24-8198 IBM Power Systems SR-IOV: Technical Overview and Introduction, REDP-5065 The following features of HMC V8.8.1.0 through HMC V8.8.4.0 are described in this book: HMC V8.8.1.0 enhancements HMC V8.8.4.0 enhancements System and Partition Templates HMC and IBM PowerVM® Simplification Enhancement Manage Partition Enhancement Performance and Capacity Monitoring HMC V8.8.4.0 upgrade changes

IBM Power Systems Performance Guide: Implementing and Optimizing
IBM Power Systems Performance Guide: Implementing and Optimizing

Author: Dino Quintero

Publisher: IBM Redbooks

Published: 2013-05-01

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 0738437662

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This IBM® Redbooks® publication addresses performance tuning topics to help leverage the virtualization strengths of the POWER® platform to solve clients' system resource utilization challenges, and maximize system throughput and capacity. We examine the performance monitoring tools, utilities, documentation, and other resources available to help technical teams provide optimized business solutions and support for applications running on IBM POWER systems' virtualized environments. The book offers application performance examples deployed on IBM Power SystemsTM utilizing performance monitoring tools to leverage the comprehensive set of POWER virtualization features: Logical Partitions (LPARs), micro-partitioning, active memory sharing, workload partitions, and more. We provide a well-defined and documented performance tuning model in a POWER system virtualized environment to help you plan a foundation for scaling, capacity, and optimization . This book targets technical professionals (technical consultants, technical support staff, IT Architects, and IT Specialists) responsible for providing solutions and support on IBM POWER systems, including performance tuning.

IBM Power Systems SR-IOV: Technical Overview and Introduction
IBM Power Systems SR-IOV: Technical Overview and Introduction

Author: Scott Vetter

Publisher: IBM Redbooks

Published: 2017-01-12

Total Pages: 86

ISBN-13: 073845379X

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This IBM® RedpaperTM publication describes the adapter-based virtualization capabilities that are being deployed in high-end IBM POWER7+TM processor-based servers. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) single root I/O virtualization (SR-IOV) is a virtualization technology on IBM Power Systems servers. SR-IOV allows multiple logical partitions (LPARs) to share a PCIe adapter with little or no run time involvement of a hypervisor or other virtualization intermediary. SR-IOV does not replace the existing virtualization capabilities that are offered as part of the IBM PowerVM® offerings. Rather, SR-IOV compliments them with additional capabilities. This paper describes many aspects of the SR-IOV technology, including: A comparison of SR-IOV with standard virtualization technology Overall benefits of SR-IOV Architectural overview of SR-IOV Planning requirements SR-IOV deployment models that use standard I/O virtualization Configuring the adapter for dedicated or shared modes Tips for maintaining and troubleshooting your system Scenarios for configuring your system This paper is directed to clients, IBM Business Partners, and system administrators who are involved with planning, deploying, configuring, and maintaining key virtualization technologies.

IBM Power Systems Hardware Management Console: Version 8 Release 8.1.0 Enhancements
IBM Power Systems Hardware Management Console: Version 8 Release 8.1.0 Enhancements

Author: Scott Vetter

Publisher: IBM Redbooks

Published: 2014-10-23

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 0738440140

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The IBM® Hardware Management Console (HMC) provides systems administrators a tool for planning, deploying, and managing IBM Power SystemsTM servers. This IBM Redbooks® publication is an extension of IBM Power Systems HMC Implementation and Usage Guide, SG24-7491. It explains the new features of IBM Power Systems Hardware Management Console Version V8.8.1.0. The major function that the HMC provides are Power Systems server hardware management and virtualization (partition) management. You can find information about virtualization management in the following documents: IBM PowerVM Virtualization Managing and Monitoring, SG24-7590 IBM PowerVM Virtualization Introduction and Configuration, SG24-7940 IBM PowerVM Enhancements What is New in 2013, SG24-8198 IBM Power Systems SR-IOV: Technical Overview and Introduction, REDP-5065 The following new features of HMC V8.8.1.0 are described: HMC V8.8.1.0 enhancements System and Partition Templates HMC and IBM PowerVM® Simplification Enhancements Manage Partition Enhancement Performance and Capacity Monitoring HMC V8.8.1.0 upgrade changes

IBM Power Systems HMC Implementation and Usage Guide
IBM Power Systems HMC Implementation and Usage Guide

Author: Scott Vetter

Publisher: IBM Redbooks

Published: 2015-05-22

Total Pages: 458

ISBN-13: 0738437859

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The IBM® Hardware Management Console (HMC) provides systems administrators a tool for planning, deploying, and managing IBM Power SystemsTM servers. This IBM Redbooks® publication is designed for system administrators to use as a desk-side reference when managing partition-capable IBM Power Systems servers by using the HMC. The major functions that the HMC provides are Power Systems server hardware management and virtualization (partition) management. You can find information about virtualization management in the following documents: - A Practical Guide for Resource Monitoring and Control (RMC), SG24-6615 - IBM PowerVM Virtualization Introduction and Configuration, SG24-7940 - Implementing IBM Systems Director 6.1, SG24-7694 - Hardware Management Console V7 Handbook, SG24-7491 - IBM PowerVM Live Partition Mobility, SG24-7460 - IBM PowerVM Virtualization Managing and Monitoring, SG24-7590 - Converting Hardware Management Console (HMC) 7042-CR6 or 7042-CR7 Models to RAID1, REDP-4909 The following topics are described: - Plan to implement the HMC - Configure the HMC - Operate the HMC - Manage software levels on the HMC - Use service functions on the HMC - Update firmware of managed systems - Use IBM System Planning Tool deployments In addition, there is an explanation on how to use the new HMC graphical user interface and the new HMC commands that are available with HMC Version 7, Release 7, modification 60.

IBM PowerVM Virtualization Introduction and Configuration
IBM PowerVM Virtualization Introduction and Configuration

Author: Scott Vetter

Publisher: IBM Redbooks

Published: 2017-06-09

Total Pages: 790

ISBN-13: 0738438146

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This IBM® Redbooks® publication provides an introduction to PowerVMTM virtualization technologies on Power System servers. PowerVM is a combination of hardware, firmware, and software that provides CPU, network, and disk virtualization. These are the main virtualization technologies: POWER7, POWER6, and POWER5 hardware POWER Hypervisor Virtual I/O Server Though the PowerVM brand includes partitioning, management software, and other offerings, this publication focuses on the virtualization technologies that are part of the PowerVM Standard and Enterprise Editions. This publication is also designed to be an introduction guide for system administrators, providing instructions for these tasks: Configuration and creation of partitions and resources on the HMC Installation and configuration of the Virtual I/O Server Creation and installation of virtualized partitions Examples using AIX, IBM i, and Linux This edition has been updated with the latest updates available and an improved content organization.

Guide to IBM PowerHA SystemMirror for AIX Version 7.1.3
Guide to IBM PowerHA SystemMirror for AIX Version 7.1.3

Author: Dino Quintero

Publisher: IBM Redbooks

Published: 2015-06-16

Total Pages: 518

ISBN-13: 0738439819

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This IBM® Redbooks® publication for IBM Power SystemsTM with IBM PowerHA® SystemMirror® Standard and Enterprise Editions (hardware, software, practices, reference architectures, and tools) documents a well-defined deployment model within an IBM Power Systems environment. It guides you through a planned foundation for a dynamic infrastructure for your enterprise applications. This information is for technical consultants, technical support staff, IT architects, and IT specialists who are responsible for providing high availability and support for the IBM PowerHA SystemMirror Standard and Enterprise Editions on IBM POWER® systems.

IBM PowerVM Best Practices
IBM PowerVM Best Practices

Author: Scott Vetter

Publisher: IBM Redbooks

Published: 2015-01-19

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13: 0738437301

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This IBM® Redbooks® publication provides best practices for planning, installing, maintaining, and monitoring the IBM PowerVM® Enterprise Edition virtualization features on IBM POWER7® processor technology-based servers. PowerVM is a combination of hardware, PowerVM Hypervisor, and software, which includes other virtualization features, such as the Virtual I/O Server. This publication is intended for experienced IT specialists and IT architects who want to learn about PowerVM best practices, and focuses on the following topics: Planning and general best practices Installation, migration, and configuration Administration and maintenance Storage and networking Performance monitoring Security PowerVM advanced features This publication is written by a group of seven PowerVM experts from different countries around the world. These experts came together to bring their broad IT skills, depth of knowledge, and experiences from thousands of installations and configurations in different IBM client sites.

IBM Power System S822 Technical Overview and Introduction
IBM Power System S822 Technical Overview and Introduction

Author: Scott Vetter

Publisher: IBM Redbooks

Published: 2020-10-30

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 0738453773

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This IBM® RedpaperTM publication is a comprehensive guide covering the IBM Power System S822 (8284-22A) server that supports the IBM AIX® and Linux operating systems (OSes) running on bare metal, and the IBM i OS running under the VIOS. The objective of this paper is to introduce the major innovative Power S822 offerings and their relevant functions: The new IBM POWER8TM processor, which is available at frequencies of 3.42 GHz, and 3.89 GHz Significantly strengthened cores and larger caches Two integrated memory controllers with improved latency and bandwidth Integrated I/O subsystem and hot-pluggable PCIe Gen3 I/O slots Improved reliability, serviceability, and availability (RAS) functions IBM EnergyScaleTM technology that provides features such as power trending, power-saving, capping of power, and thermal measurement This publication is for professionals who want to acquire a better understanding of IBM Power SystemsTM products. This paper expands the current set of IBM Power Systems documentation by providing a desktop reference that offers a detailed technical description of the Power S822 system. This paper does not replace the latest marketing materials and configuration tools. It is intended as an additional source of information that, together with existing sources, can be used to enhance your knowledge of IBM server solutions.

IBM Power 770 and 780 Technical Overview and Introduction
IBM Power 770 and 780 Technical Overview and Introduction

Author: Scott Vetter

Publisher: IBM Redbooks

Published: 2013-06-06

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 0738451215

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This IBM® RedpaperTM publication is a comprehensive guide covering the IBM Power 770 (9117-MMD) and Power 780 (9179-MHD) servers that support IBM AIX®, IBM i, and Linux operating systems. The goal of this paper is to introduce the major innovative Power 770 and 780 offerings and their prominent functions: The IBM POWER7+TM processor, available at frequencies of 3.8 GHz and 4.2 GHz for the Power 770 and 3.7 GHz and 4.4 GHz for the Power 780 The specialized IBM POWER7+ Level 3 cache that provides greater bandwidth, capacity, and reliability The 1 Gb or 10 Gb Integrated Multifunction Card that provides two USB ports, one serial port, and four Ethernet connectors for a processor enclosure and does not require a PCI slot The Active MemoryTM Mirroring (AMM) for Hypervisor feature that mirrors the main memory used by the firmware IBM PowerVM® virtualization, including PowerVM Live Partition Mobility and PowerVM Active Memory Sharing Active Memory Expansion that provides more usable memory than what is physically installed on the system IBM EnergyScaleTM technology that provides features such as power trending, power-saving, capping of power, and thermal measurement Enterprise-ready reliability, serviceability, and availability Dynamic Platform Optimizer High-performance SSD drawer Professionals who want to acquire a better understanding of IBM Power SystemsTM products can benefit from reading this paper.