IBM System i platform includes a new i5/os license option for application and infrastructure serving

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1 IBM United States Announcement , dated April 10, 2007 IBM System i platform includes a new i5/os license option for application and infrastructure serving Description...2 Product positioning... 3 Offering Information...4 Publications... 4 Technical information...4 Ordering information...5 Terms and conditions... 8 IBM Electronic Services...10 Prices...10 Order now...11 At a glance Processor entitlement using the i5/os Application Server can result in a more cost-effective application with support for applications such as: WebSphere Application Server Lotus Domino Lotus Sametime PHP and Apache-based applications that do not require DB2 for i5/os For ordering, contact: Your IBM representative or the Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL Reference: AE001 Overview A new i5/os processor entitlement option for additional processors activated on System i models 550, 570, and 595 offers a reduced i5/os entitlement charge. This option may be purchased for processors assigned to logical partitions (LPARs) hosting applications that access DB2 data residing and managed in other System i partitions as well as applications that do not execute DB2 function in i5/os within the partition at all. The i5/os Application Server processor entitlement option enables you to leverage the benefits of i5/os work management, security, and scalability in new applications even more affordably. Additionally, you can manage these applications with the same resources and skills that support your other i5/os business applications. The i5/os Application Server processor entitlement can support partitions that run products such as Lotus Domino and Sametime, which do not require DB2 UDB to execute. This option is also ideal for Web application serving workloads such as Java language business applications running under WebSphere Application Server or even PHP or Apache-based applications running on i5/os. This processor entitlement option is applicable when these applications access DB2 data only in other i5/os partitions or servers. Key prerequisites System i models 550, 570, and 595 with additional processor activations and i5/os V5R4 operating system Planned availability date April 20, 2007 IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 1

2 Description i5/os Application Server processor IBM adds the flexibility of application server licensing by processor on System i models 550, 570, and 595. This new licensing approach more closely aligns actual use of software functions with an associated price, enabling you to license your i5/os software, specifically for nondatabase work. This new flexibility broadens the appeal of i5/os as the preferred operating system for a diverse portfolio of applications that can satisfy business solution needs. For models 550, 570, and 595, i5/os licensing is now available with two types of processor : Processor using DB2 for i5/os function must have one i5/os processor entitlement. A minimum of one of these is included with each System i (5722-SS1). You can purchase additional processor (5722-SSA) as needed. Each i5/os processor not using DB2 for i5/os function must have one i5/os Application Server processor entitlement (5722-SSB). You can purchase these as needed for processors doing nondatabase work. Entitlement details: An i5/os Application Server processor entitlement allows the use of i5/os operating system, except for restrictions on the use of the integrated database, DB2 for i5/os. Under this entitlement, you are entitled to use DB2 for i5/os only if its use is for: IBM software product that already includes DB2 entitlement in its license agreement i5/os operating system to perform function in support of i5/os operating system Minor, incidental purposes and is not intended for productive use of DB2 for i5/os for the storage, retrieval, and management of data The use of this i5/os Application Server processor entitlement for a partition restricts any other i5/os for that partition in the same manner as this entitlement. Entitlement price: To obtain an i5/os Application Server entitlement for a processor that does not use the functions of DB2, purchase the i5/os Application Server processor entitlement feature under PID 5722-SSB. With the introduction of i5/os Application Server processor, the price of a processor entitlement is significantly less than an i5/os processor entitlement that includes DB2 for i5/os function. With this new processor entitlement structure you can purchase for those processors that do not do DB2 work, thus aligning i5/os price with i5/os function. License management of : License Management for i5/os requires only one Software License Key to manage processor. No charge Priced entitlement entitlement Entitlement Key PID feature feature description Model SS i5/os processor SSA Additional i5/os processor NA 5722-SSB i5/os Application Server processor Model SS i5/os processor IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 2

3 SSA Additional i5/os processor NA 5722-SSB i5/os Application Server processor Model SS i5/os processor SSA Additional i5/os processor NA 5722-SSB i5/os Application Server processor DB2 partitions: For those customers who purchase i5/os processor, a software license key (5051) is generated that contains the quantity of processors entitled for DB2 use. Enter the i5/os processor entitlement key (5051) in each partition that requires DB2 function. i5/os license management assists with license compliance by counting the number of activated processors available to a partition used for DB2 work. This value is compared to the 5051 key quantity to determine license compliance. Nondatabase partitions: For those customers who purchase i5/os processor and i5/os Application Server processor, only one software license key (5051) is generated by IBM that contains the total quantity of processors entitled for both DB2 and non-db2 use. Enter the i5/os processor entitlement key (5051) in every partition, including those partitions that require DB2 function and those that do not. i5/os license management assists license compliance by counting the number of activated processors available to a partition that will not be used for DB2 work. This value is compared to the key quantity (total quantity of i5/os processor plus i5/os Application Server processor ) to determine license compliance. Software Maintenance (SWMA) for : Software Maintenance for System i is sold on a per processor basis. You are encouraged to purchase SWMA for each i5/os processor entitlement and i5/os Application Server processor entitlement on the System i server. One year of Software Maintenance for i5/os is included with an i5/os Application Server processor entitlement. Renewals and three-year extensions are done under the normal SWMA for i5/os and Select Programs offering. Entitlement upgrades: No upgrades are offered from i5/os Application Server processor to i5/os processor. Entitlement transfers: For capacity backup (CBU) models that are paired with a primary machine, the transferability terms for optional i5/os processor also apply to i5/os Application Server processor. Accessibility by people with disabilities You can request a U.S. Section 508 Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) with details on accessibility compliance at Product positioning The i5/os Application Server processor enablement can offer substantial savings to clients who want to use i5/os to run applications that include WebSphere Application Server, Lotus Domino, or Lotus Sametime. The i5/os Application Server option extends the IBM commitment to flexible System i pricing, enabling you to leverage i5/os to support applications that do not manage DB2 for i5/os data within the same partition. IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 3

4 DB2 Universal Database (UDB) continues to be fully integrated into the i5/os operating system software. DB2 for i5/os offers state-of-the-art database functions and open systems, standards-based technology. It also offers the maturity, stability, and ease of use that has become the trademark of the System i platform. The processor entitlement charge for the i5/os Application Server reinforces the value of using i5/os to support a class of application and infrastructure serving where DB2 is not used within that application to manage client data. i5/os operating system gives you one of the most flexible application environments in the industry with support for RPG, COBOL, Linux, Lotus Domino, Java, Microsoft Windows, UNIX, PHP, and System i applications, combining high availability with superior workload management. With dynamic and granular logical partitions, i5/os operating system makes it easier than ever to manage multiple applications in a single server. The availability of the i5/os Application Server processor entitlement enables you to leverage these capabilities more affordably, particularly for Web applications that are integrating with ERP, CRM, or SCM data on the same System i in i5/os partitions with DB2 for i5/os. 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 i5/os and System i are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. DB2, Domino, Lotus, Sametime, WebSphere, and DB2 Universal Database are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. UNIX is a registered trademark of the Open Company in the United States and other countries. Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States, other countries or both. 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 No publications are shipped with these program. Technical information Specified operating environment Hardware requirements: System i models 550, 570, and 595 Software requirements: i5/os V5R4 operating system (5722-SS1) IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 4

5 Security, auditability, and control i5/os Application Server uses the security and auditability features of the i5/os operating system. 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. To learn more about IBM Software Services or to contact a Software Services sales specialist, visit Ordering information Charge metric Part number or Program name PID number Charge metric i5/os Application 5722-SSB Per Processor Server Processor: A processor (commonly called a CPU or core) is a functional unit within a computing device that interprets and executes instructions. A processor consists of at least an instruction control unit and one or more arithmetic or logic unit. With multicore technology each core is considered a processor. i5/os Application Server (5722-SSB) Charge features Initial order 5722-SSB Per Proc Per Proc w/1-year SWMA Per Proc w/1-year SWMA Per Proc w/1-year SWMA IBM i5/os (5722-SS1) No-charge features Supply features Feature number Lic Doc for i5/os App Serv 5950 Other features Feature number Key/ePoE Reg 5 Users 6101 Key/ePoE Reg 10 Users 6102 IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 5

6 Key/ePoE Reg 15 Users 6103 Key/ePoE Reg 20 Users 6104 Key/ePoE Reg 25 Users 6105 Key/ePoE Reg 30 Users 6106 Key/ePoE Reg 35 Users 6107 Key/ePoE Reg 40 Users 6108 Key/ePoE Reg 45 Users 6109 Key/ePoE Reg 50 Users 6110 Key/ePoE Reg 55 Users 6111 Key/ePoE Reg 60 Users 6112 Key/ePoE Reg 65 Users 6113 Key/ePoE Reg 70 Users 6114 Key/ePoE Reg 75 Users 6115 Key/ePoE Reg 80 Users 6116 Key/ePoE Reg 85 Users 6117 Key/ePoE Reg 90 Users 6118 Key/ePoE Reg 95 Users 6119 Key/ePoE Reg 100 Users 6120 Key/ePoE Reg 105 Users 6121 Key/ePoE Reg 110 Users 6122 Key/ePoE Reg 115 Users 6123 Key/ePoE Reg 120 Users 6124 Key/ePoE Reg 125 Users 6125 Key/ePoE Reg 130 Users 6126 Key/ePoE Reg 135 Users 6127 Key/ePoE Reg 140 Users 6128 Key/ePoE Reg 145 Users 6129 Key/ePoE Reg 150 Users 6130 Key/ePoE Reg 155 Users 6131 Key/ePoE Reg 160 Users 6132 Key/ePoE Reg 165 Users 6133 Key/ePoE Reg 170 Users 6134 Key/ePoE Reg 175 Users 6135 Key/ePoE Reg 180 Users 6136 Key/ePoE Reg 185 Users 6137 Key/ePoE Reg 190 Users 6138 Key/ePoE Reg 195 Users 6139 Key/ePoE Reg 200 Users 6140 Key/ePoE Reg 205 Users 6141 Key/ePoE Reg 210 Users 6142 Key/ePoE Reg 215 Users 6143 Key/ePoE Reg 220 Users 6144 Key/ePoE Reg 225 Users 6145 Key/ePoE Reg 230 Users 6146 Key/ePoE Reg 235 Users 6147 Key/ePoE Reg 240 Users 6148 Key/ePoE Reg 245 Users 6149 Key/ePoE Reg 250 Users 6150 Key/ePoE Reg 255 Users 6151 Key/ePoE Reg 260 Users 6152 Key/ePoE Reg 265 Users 6153 Key/ePoE Reg 270 Users 6154 Key/ePoE Reg 275 Users 6155 Key/ePoE Reg 280 Users 6156 Key/ePoE Reg 285 Users 6157 Key/ePoE Reg 290 Users 6158 Key/ePoE Reg 295 Users 6159 Key/ePoE Reg 300 Users 6160 Key/ePoE Reg 305 Users 6161 Key/ePoE Reg 310 Users 6162 Key/ePoE Reg 315 Users 6163 Key/ePoE Reg 320 Users 6164 Key/ePoE Reg 325 Users 6165 Key/ePoE Reg 330 Users 6166 Key/ePoE Reg 335 Users 6167 Key/ePoE Reg 340 Users 6168 Key/ePoE Reg 345 Users 6169 Key/ePoE Reg 350 Users 6170 Key/ePoE Reg 355 Users 6171 Key/ePoE Reg 360 Users 6172 Key/ePoE Reg 365 Users 6173 Key/ePoE Reg 370 Users 6174 Key/ePoE Reg 375 Users 6175 Key/ePoE Reg 380 Users 6176 IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 6

7 Key/ePoE Reg 385 Users 6177 Key/ePoE Reg 390 Users 6178 Key/ePoE Reg 395 Users 6179 Key/ePoE Reg 400 Users 6180 Key/ePoE Reg 405 Users 6181 Key/ePoE Reg 410 Users 6182 Key/ePoE Reg 415 Users 6183 Key/ePoE Reg 420 Users 6184 Key/ePoE Reg 425 Users 6185 Key/ePoE Reg 430 Users 6186 Key/ePoE Reg 435 Users 6187 Key/ePoE Reg 440 Users 6188 Key/ePoE Reg 445 Users 6189 Key/ePoE Reg 450 Users 6190 Key/ePoE Reg 455 Users 6191 Key/ePoE Reg 460 Users 6192 Key/ePoE Reg 465 Users 6193 Key/ePoE Reg 470 Users 6194 Key/ePoE Reg 475 Users 6195 Key/ePoE Reg 480 Users 6196 Key/ePoE Reg 485 Users 6197 Key/ePoE Reg 490 Users 6198 Key/ePoE Reg 495 Users 6199 Key/ePoE Unlimited User 6398 Key/ePoE External Access User 6399 Key/ePoE 1 Proc i5/os App Serv 6201 Key/ePoE 2 Proc i5/os App Serv 6202 Key/ePoE 3 Proc i5/os App Serv 6203 Key/ePoE 4 Proc i5/os App Serv 6204 Key/ePoE 5 Proc i5/os App Serv 6205 Key/ePoE 6 Proc i5/os App Serv 6206 Key/ePoE 7 Proc i5/os App Serv 6207 Key/ePoE 8 Proc i5/os App Serv 6208 Key/ePoE 9 Proc i5/os App Serv 6209 Key/ePoE 10 Proc i5/os App Serv 6210 Key/ePoE 11 Proc i5/os App Serv 6211 key/epoe 12 Proc i5/os App Serv 6212 Key/ePoE 13 Proc i5/os App Serv 6213 Key/ePoE 14 Proc i5/os App Serv 6214 Key/ePoE 15 Proc i5/os App Serv 6215 Key/ePoE 16 Proc i5/os App Serv 6216 Key/ePoE 17 Proc i5/os App Serv 6217 Key/ePoE 18 Proc i5/os App Serv 6218 Key/ePoE 19 Proc i5/os App Serv 6219 Key/ePoE 20 Proc i5/os App Serv 6220 Key/ePoE 21 Proc i5/os App Serv 6221 Key/ePoE 22 Proc i5/os App Serv 6222 Key/ePoE 23 Proc i5/os App Serv 6223 Key/ePoE 24 Proc i5/os App Serv 6224 Key/ePoE 25 Proc i5/os App Serv 6225 Key/ePoE 26 Proc i5/os App Serv 6226 Key/ePoE 27 Proc i5/os App Serv 6227 Key/ePoE 28 Proc i5/os App Serv 6228 Key/ePoE 29 Proc i5/os App Serv 6229 Key/ePoE 30 Proc i5/os App Serv 6230 Key/ePoE 31 Proc i5/os App Serv 6231 Key/ePoE 32 Proc i5/os App Serv 6232 Key/ePoE 33 Proc i5/os App Serv 6233 Key/ePoE 34 Proc i5/os App Serv 6234 Key/ePoE 35 Proc i5/os App Serv 6235 Key/ePoE 36 Proc i5/os App Serv 6236 Key/ePoE 37 Proc i5/os App Serv 6237 Key/ePoE 38 Proc i5/os App Serv 6238 Key/ePoE 39 Proc i5/os App Serv 6239 Key/ePoE 40 Proc i5/os App Serv 6240 Key/ePoE 41 Proc i5/os App Serv 6241 Key/ePoE 42 Proc i5/os App Serv 6242 Key/ePoE 43 Proc i5/os App Serv 6243 Key/ePoE 44 Proc i5/os App Serv 6244 Key/ePoE 45 Proc i5/os App Serv 6245 Key/ePoE 46 Proc i5/os App Serv 6246 Key/ePoE 47 Proc i5/os App Serv 6247 Key/ePoE 48 Proc i5/os App Serv 6248 Key/ePoE 49 Proc i5/os App Serv 6249 IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 7

8 Key/ePoE 50 Proc i5/os App Serv 6250 Key/ePoE 51 Proc i5/os App Serv 6251 Key/ePoE 52 Proc i5/os App Serv 6252 Key/ePoE 53 Proc i5/os App Serv 6253 Key/ePoE 54 Proc i5/os App Serv 6254 Key/ePoE 55 Proc i5/os App Serv 6255 Key/ePoE 56 Proc i5/os App Serv 6256 Key/ePoE 57 Proc i5/os App Serv 6257 Key/ePoE 58 Proc i5/os App Serv 6258 Key/ePoE 59 Proc i5/os App Serv 6259 Key/ePoE 60 Proc i5/os App Serv 6260 Key/ePoE 61 Proc i5/os App Serv 6261 Key/ePoE 62 Proc i5/os App Serv 6262 Key/ePoE 63 Proc i5/os App Serv 6263 Key/ePoE 64 Proc i5/os App Serv 6264 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 such as the IBM International Program License Agreement, IBM International Passport Advantage Agreement and the IBM Agreement for Acquisition of Software Maintenance. The i5/os Application Server offering allows lower-priced i5/os license for application serving workloads. A full license entitlement to i5/os will continue to be included with each System i machine. (The model 595 contains four full i5/os.) For optional i5/os, customers now have a choice to license i5/os with full database function or to license i5/os Application Server. The following terms apply to your purchase of an i5/os Application Server processor entitlement for i5/os V5R4. An i5/os Application Server processor entitlement allows the use of the program and its individual components, including the DB2 (database) function licensed for use by IBM products, when used in a partition that is restricted to this type of Program entitlement. An i5/os Application Server processor entitlement allows the use of the program in a partition, except that there are restrictions on the use of the integrated database, DB2 for i5/os. These restrictions also apply to any other i5/os used in the same partition. Under this entitlement you are only entitled to use DB2 for i5/os if the use is: By an IBM software product that already includes in its license agreement any IBM DB2 By i5/os to perform function in support of i5/os For minor, incidental purposes and is not intended for productive use of DB2 for i5/os for the storage, retrieval, and management of data By way of example only, incidental use of DB2 for i5/os would include the execution of a CL command such as DSPOBJD with output directed to a file for subsequent processing by a program; examples of uses not permitted would include the use of SQL, an interface that uses SQL, a remote access protocol such as DDM or DRDA, or non-sql interfaces from programming languages. There is no upgrade pricing from an Application Server entitlement to a full i5/os entitlement. Licensing requirements and counting for i5/os licenses across partitions and within shared pools is unchanged with this announcement. Orders for the i5/os Application Server are done under product identification (PID) 5722-SSB. One year of i5/os SWMA is included with the license purchase. Renewals and three-year extensions are done under the normal SWMA for i5/os and Select Programs offering. For CBU machines that are paired with a primary machine, the transferability terms for optional i5/os processor also apply to i5/os Application Server IBM may audit your compliance with these terms with advance notice to you. Licensing: IBM International Program License Agreement including the License Information (LI) IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 8

9 document and proof of entitlement (PoE) govern your use of the program. PoEs are required for all authorized use. This software license includes Software Maintenance, previously referred to as Software Subscription and Technical Support. Agreement for Acquisition of Software Maintenance: The IBM Agreement for Acquisition of Software Maintenance (Z ) agreement applies for maintenance and does not require customer signatures. Limited warranty applies: Yes Limited warranty: IBM warrants that when the program is used in the specified operating environment it will conform to its specifications. The warranty applies only to the unmodified portion of the program. IBM does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the program or that IBM will correct all program defects. You are responsible for the results obtained from the use of the program. IBM provides you with access to IBM databases containing information on known program defects, defect corrections, restrictions, and bypasses at no additional charge. Consult the IBM Software Support Guide for further information at IBM will maintain this information for at least one year after the original licensee acquires the program (warranty period). Money-back guarantee: If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the program and you are the original licensee, you may obtain a refund of the amount you paid for it, if within 30 days of your invoice date you return the program and its PoE to the party from whom You obtained it. If you downloaded the program, you may contact the party from whom you acquired it for instructions on how to obtain the refund. For clarification, note that for programs acquired under any of IBM's On/Off Capacity on Demand (On/Off CoD) software offerings, this term does not apply since these offerings apply to programs already acquired and in use by you. Authorization for use on home/portable computer: You may not copy and use this program on another computer without paying additional license fees. Volume orders (IVO): Yes. Contact your IBM representative. Passport Advantage applies: No Usage restriction: Yes This license is only available for additional processors not requiring the use of the i5/os DB2 database. For additional information, refer to the License Information document that is available on the IBM Software License Agreement Web site Software Maintenance applies: Yes All distributed software licenses include Software Maintenance (Software Subscription and Technical Support) for a period of 12 months from the date of acquisition, providing a streamlined way to acquire IBM software and assure technical support coverage for all licenses. Extending coverage for a total of three years from date of acquisition may be elected. While your Software Maintenance is in effect, IBM provides you assistance for your routine, short duration installation and usage (how-to) questions, and code-related questions. IBM provides assistance via telephone and, if available, electronic access, only to your IS technical support personnel during the normal business hours (published prime shift hours) of your IBM support center. (This assistance is not available to your end users.) IBM provides Severity 1 assistance 24 hours a day, every day of the year. For additional details, consult your IBM Software Support Guide at IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 9

10 Software Maintenance does not include assistance for the design and development of applications, your use of programs in other than their specified operating environment, or failures caused by products for which IBM is not responsible under this agreement. For more information about the Passport Advantage Agreement, visit the Passport Advantage Web site at IBM Operational Support Services SoftwareXcel: No System i Software Maintenance applies: Yes Variable charges apply: Yes Educational allowance available: Yes. A 15% education allowance applies to qualified education institution customers. IBM Electronic Services IBM has transformed its delivery of hardware and software support services to put you on the road to higher system availability. Electronic Services is a Web-enabled solution that offers an exclusive, no-additional-charge enhancement to the service and support available for IBM servers. These services provide the opportunity for greater system availability with faster problem resolution and preemptive monitoring. Electronic Services comprises two separate, but complementary, elements: Electronic Services news page and Electronic Services Agent. The Electronic Services news page is a single Internet entry point that replaces the multiple entry points traditionally used to access IBM Internet services and support. The news page enables you to gain easier access to IBM resources for assistance in resolving technical problems. The Electronic Service Agent is no-additional-charge software that resides on your server. It monitors events and transmits system inventory information to IBM on a periodic, client-defined timetable. The Electronic Service Agent automatically reports hardware problems to IBM. Early knowledge about potential problems enables IBM to deliver proactive service that may result in higher system availability and performance. In addition, information collected through the Service Agent is made available to IBM service support representatives when they help answer your questions or diagnose problems. To learn how Electronic Services can work for you, visit Prices i5/os Application Server (5722-SSB) Charge features Initial order 5722-SSB Per Proc OTC Per Proc w/1-year SWMA $14,000 Per Proc w/1-year SWMA ,000 Per Proc w/1-year SWMA ,000 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 United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 10

11 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 Americas Call Centers Dept. Teleweb Customer Support, 9th floor 105 Moatfield Drive North York, Ontario Canada M3B 3R1 Reference: AE001 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 System i, i5/os, and Electronic Service Agent are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Passport Advantage, DB2, and DRDA are registered trademarks 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 11