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– Model 810 #2465 requires the May 2003 level of LIC or February level of
LIC and Cumulative PTF package C3161520 or later
For the latest information, refer to Informational APAR II13365 at:
http://www.ibm.com/eserver/iseries/support
Models 825, 870, and 890 with On/Off Capacity on Demand features require
Cumulative PTF package C3077520 or later.
When upgrading a Capacity Upgrade on Demand (CUoD) model to or within a
newer Model 825, 870, or 890 CUoD model, all interactive (standby)
processors must be activated first.
When upgrading a Capacity Upgrade on Demand (CUoD) model to or within a
newer Model 825, 870, or 890 CUoD model, additional OS/400 licenses must
be activated. Additional i5/OS licenses are not required when upgrading to a
larger Model 570 processor feature.
When upgrading from a CUoD Model 825, 830, or 870 to a CUoD Model 520
or 570, CUoD activation is not needed.
Some features have software requirements. Refer to Informational APAR
II13440 on the Web at:
http://www.ibm.com/eserver/iseries/support
Supported model upgrades are identified in IBM Eserver iSeries Supported
Upgrades, REDP-0322. Refer to IBM Eserver iSeries Migration: System
Migration and Upgrades at V5R1 and V5R2, SG24-6055, for a full explanation of
migration considerations.
Capacity on Demand upgrades
Considerations when Capacity on Demand configurations are involved in an
upgrade include:
When upgrading from a Model 830 4/8-way to a Model 870 or 890:
– All eight processors must be active when upgrading
When upgrading from a Model 830 4/8-way, 8/12-way, 12/18-way or
18/24-way to a Model 550, 570, or 595:
– All processor activations are not required
– Discounts apply to the purchase of i5 /OS licenses
When upgrading from a Model 825 3/6-way or 870 5/8-way to a Model 870 or
890:
– All processors must be active and OS/400 processor licenses in place for
all processors before upgrading.
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