IBM Europe, Middle East, and Africa Hardware Announcement ZG , dated November 24, 2009

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1 Hardware Announcement ZG , dated vember 24, 2009 Reseller Option Kit for Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Foundation, Standard, Enterprise, and Datacenter Operating Systems for IBM System x and BladeCenter servers Table of contents 1 Overview 7 Technical information 2 Key prerequisites 8 Ordering information 2 Planned availability date 8 Terms and conditions 2 10 Prices 6 Product number 10 Announcement countries 11 Corrections Overview IBM is announcing additional IBM OEM licenses of Windows products to the IBM Reseller Option Kit (ROK) program for qualifying IBM Distributor participation. This addition to the ROK program authorizes qualifying IBM Distributors to buy IBM OEM licenses of selected operating systems for sale to IBM Business ners (Resellers) for installation on IBM Systems x and BladeCenter servers. IBM OEM licenses are available for the following operating systems and support at a competitive price: Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Foundation R2 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Standard R2 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Enterprise R2 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Datacenter R2 Distributors can also install the ROK themselves if requested by the Reseller or if they want to act as a Reseller in order to sell IBM System x and BladeCenter servers installed with the ROK directly to customers. (If a Distributor wants to act as a Reseller they must agree and adhere to all the applicable Reseller ROK licensing terms.) This program delivers one-stop shopping and flexibility to our distributors, allowing them to buy selected operating systems and IBM System x and BladeCenter servers from one source. Purchase of these software machine type models requires Distributor and/or Reseller ROK Contractual Agreement 1. Software machine type models available for the IBM Reseller Option Kit for selected operating systems are included in this announcement. 1 Terms and conditions of this program are set forth by Microsoft, not IBM. tes: 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. The information in IBM announcement letters is subject to change without notice. Consult the IBM Sales Manual or your IBM marketing representative or reseller, for the most current information regarding IBM products. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 1

2 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 Must be ordered with or for usage on System x hardware. Supported on System x and BladeCenter servers. The Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese media kit contains DVD optical media. It is recommended that an optical DVD drive be configured with the server. Multilingual media kit contains Dual-Layer DVD optical media. It is recommended that a dual-layer capable DVD drive be configured with the server. Planned availability date vember 30, 2009 Windows Server 2008 R2 Key technology investments Windows Server 2008 R2, builds on Windows Server 2008, expanding existing technology and adding new features to enable IT professionals to increase the reliability and flexibility of their server infrastructures. New virtualization tools, management enhancements, and Web resources help save time, reduce costs, and provide a platform for a dynamic and efficiently managed data center. Scalability and reliability Windows Server 2008 R2 is the first Windows operating system to be offered for only 64-bit processors. And Windows Server 2008 R2 can now support up to 256 logical processor cores for a single operating system instance, including enhancements in Hyper-V virtual machines which are able to address up to 32 logical cores in a single VM. These improvements not only deliver more bang for your server hardware buck, but also offer better reliability with fewer locks and greater parallelism. Server and desktop virtualization Windows Server 2008 R2 provides both client and server virtualization. Server virtualization is provided by Hyper-V and Presentation virtualization is provided by Remote Desktop Services. Hyper-V virtualizes the system resources of a physical computer allowing you to provide a virtualized environment for operating systems and applications. Remote Desktop Services (formally known as Terminal Services) virtualizes a processing environment and isolates the processing from the graphics and I/O, making it possible to run an application in one location but have it be controlled in another. Presentation virtualization allows users to run a single application, or a complete desktop offering multiple applications. System and power management Windows Server 2008 R2 addresses complexity and workload for day-to-day server managers across all of its management-oriented consoles with improved remote administration, including a remotely-installable Server Manager and improved IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 2

3 identity management features via the updated and simplified Active Directory Domain Services and Active Directory Federated Services. Windows Server 2008 R2 also improves on the popular PowerShell feature introduced in Windows Server PowerShell 2.0 significantly enhances the earlier version with the inclusion of more than 240 new prebuilt cmdlets as well as a new graphical user interface (GUI) that adds professional-level development features for creating new cmdlets. The new GUI includes colored syntaxing, new production script debugging capabilities, and new testing tools. Windows Server 2008 introduced a 'balanced' power policy, which monitors the utilization level of the processors on the server and dynamically adjusts the processor performance states to limit power to the needs of the workload. Windows Server 2008 R2 enhances this power saving feature by adding Core Parking and expanding on power-oriented Group Policy settings. Web application platform Windows Server 2008 R2 includes an updated Web server role, Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.5, and greater support for.net on Server Core. Design goals for IIS 7.5 concentrated on improvements that enable Web administrators to more easily deploy and manage Web applications that increase both reliability and scalability. Additionally, IIS 7.5 has streamlined management capabilities and provides more ways to customize your Web serving environment. Improvements to IIS and the Windows Web platform, which are included in Windows Server 2008 R2, include reduced effort to administer and support Webbased applications, enhanced security for Web-based applications, improved filetransfer services, the ability to extend the functionality and features for Web-based applications, and improved availability and performance for Web-based applications and services. Windows Sever 2008 R2 Edition overview and comparisons Windows Server 2008 R2 is available in multiple editions to support the varying server and workload needs of organizations. From the powerful Datacenter edition providing a solid platform for virtualized workloads, Enterprise edition for your mission-critical applications, and role-based editions such as Web Server, Windows Server 2008 R2 has an edition available to suit your every need. Learn about the various editions of Windows Server 2008 R2 below, their specifications and functions, and choose the one that best suits your organization's needs. Windows Server 2008 R2 Foundation An entry-level cost-effective technology foundation for your business. Targeted at small business owners and IT generalists supporting small businesses. Foundation is an inexpensive, easy-to-deploy, proven and reliable technology that provides organizations with the foundation to run the most prevalent business applications, as well as share information and resources. Windows Server 2008 R2 Foundation technical specifications Cross-File Replication (DFS-R) Failover Cluster des (des) ne Fault Tolerant Memory Sync Hot Add Memory Hot Replace Memory Network Access Connections TM (IAS) 10 Network Access Connections (RRAS) 50 Remote Desktop Admin Connections 2 Remote Desktop Services Gateway 50 Virtual Image Use Rights ne (Hyper-V not included) Max X64 RAM 8 GB Max X64 Sockets 1 Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 3

4 The most robust Windows Server operating system to date. With built-in, enhanced Web and virtualization capabilities, it is designed to increase the reliability and flexibility of your server infrastructure while helping save time and reduce costs. Powerful tools give you greater control over your servers, and streamline configuration and management tasks. Plus, enhanced security features work to harden the operating system to help protect your data and network and provide a solid, highly dependable foundation for your business. Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard technical specifications Cross-File Replication (DFS-R) Failover Cluster des (des) ne Fault Tolerant Memory Sync Hot Add Memory Hot Replace Memory Network Access Connections (IAS) 50 Network Access Connections (RRAS) 250 Remote Desktop Admin Connections 2 Remote Desktop Services Gateway 250 Virtual Image Use Rights Host plus 1 VM Max X64 RAM 32 GB Max X64 Sockets 4 Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise An advanced server platform that provides more cost-effective and reliable support for mission-critical workloads. It offers innovative features for virtualization, power savings, and manageability and helps make it easier for mobile workers to access company resources. Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise technical specifications Cross-File Replication (DFS-R) Failover Cluster des (des) 16 Fault Tolerant Memory Sync Hot Add Memory Hot Replace Memory Network Access Connections (IAS) Unlimited Network Access Connections (RRAS) Unlimited Remote Desktop Admin Connections 2 Remote Desktop Services Gateway Unlimited Virtual Image Use Rights Host plus 4 VM Max X64 RAM 2 TB Max X64 Sockets 8 Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter Delivers an enterprise-class platform for deploying business-critical applications and large-scale virtualization on small and large servers. Improve availability, enhanced power management and integrated solutions for mobile and branch workers. Reduce infrastructure costs by consolidating applications with unlimited virtualization licensing rights. Scale from 2 to 64 processors. Windows Server R Datacenter provides a foundation on which to build enterprise-class virtualization and scale-up solutions. Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter technical specifications Cross-File Replication (DFS-R) Failover Cluster des (des) 16 Fault Tolerant Memory Sync Hot Add Memory Hot Replace Memory Network Access Connections (IAS) Unlimited Network Access Connections (RRAS) Unlimited Remote Desktop Admin Connections 2 Remote Desktop Services Gateway Unlimited Virtual Image Use Rights Unlimited Max X64 RAM 2 TB Max X64 Sockets 64 (256 cores) IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 4

5 Additional information All offers are subject to availability. IBM reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice. IBM is not responsible for photographic or typographic errors. IBM makes no representation or warranty regarding third-party products or services. Reference information Program delivery The operating systems in this announcement cannot be configured at time of order. Contractually authorized IBM Business ners (Resellers) that order and take delivery of any of these offerings must ship the operating system preinstalled on an eligible hardware system unit to the end customer. Additionally, the operating systems in this announcement are not eligible for return by the Distributor except under the terms of the IBM ROK Distributor agreement. Terms and Conditions for Express Seller products The designated products are available only as part of the IBM Express Seller program. For full details of the terms and conditions applicable to a specific Business ner, refer to the Express Seller Program Terms and Conditions which are available locally. In summary: Orders for Express Seller products must be specifically identified as 'Express Seller' and should not contain any other (non-express Seller) product. Orders may only be placed for currently eligible Express Seller products. IBM will undertake to deliver products purchased under the terms of the Express Seller program within a specified number of days. For full details of the delivery terms for your country, refer to the Express Seller Program Terms and Conditions. Products purchased under this program are eligible for 15 days price protection from the date of shipment. For full details, please refer to the program Terms and Conditions. There is no accommodation for the return to IBM of any products ordered under the terms of this program. Products purchased under the terms of this offering are not available to be sold as part of a special bid. IBM Electronic Services IBM has transformed its delivery of hardware and software support services to help you achieve 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 are designed to 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 TM 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 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 5

6 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. Installation and use of IBM Electronic Service Agent for problem reporting enables IBM to provide better support and service for your IBM server. To learn how Electronic Services can work for you, visit Product number Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Foundation R2 ROK (1 CPU) English French Italian German Spanish Russian Czech Polish Turkish 4849MMD 4849MMF 4849MMU 4849MMG 4849MMS 4849MMR 4849MMC 4849MMP 4849MMV Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Standard R2 ROK (1-4 CPU, 5 CAL) Multilang (CS,EN,FR,DE,IT,JA,KO,PL,RU,SP,TR) 4849MSM Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Enterprise R2 ROK (1-8 CPU, 10 CAL) Multilang (CS,EN,FR,DE,IT,JA,KO,PL,RU,SP,TR) 4849MTM Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Enterprise R2 ROK (1-8 CPU, 25 CAL) Multilang (CS,EN,FR,DE,IT,JA,KO,PL,RU,SP,TR) 4849MEM Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Datacenter R2 ROK (2 CPU, 5 CAL) Multilang (CS,EN,FR,DE,IT,JA,KO,PL,RU,SP,TR) 4849MGM IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 6

7 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Datacenter R2 ROK (4 CPU, 5 CAL) Multilang (CS,EN,FR,DE,IT,JA,KO,PL,RU,SP,TR) 4849MHM IBM Electronic Services IBM has transformed its delivery of hardware and software support services to help you achieve 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 are designed to 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. Installation and use of IBM Electronic Service Agent for problem reporting enables IBM to provide better support and service for your IBM server. To learn how Electronic Services can work for you, visit Technical information Performance specifications ne Physical specifications ne Agency approvals ne Energy Star compliance Is this product Energy Star-compliant? te: The Energy Star emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service. Compatibility Some configurations may not be compatible. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 7

8 Planning information Cable orders required Installation time Approximately one hour. Packaging One box. Security, auditability, and control This product uses the security and auditability features of the system or storage unit in which it is installed. Ordering information Enter orders via nercommerce or EDI or fax them to Product structure Plant of Manufacture: Authorized Replicators Plant of Control: SDF Terms and conditions This product is available from IBM under the terms and conditions for purchase. Features and options only Field installable Customer setup Warranty period 2 N/A 2 Maintenance agreement Optional upgrade Licensed programs Programs included with this product are licensed under the terms and conditions of the License Agreements that are shipped with the feature or option. All other terms and conditions are the same as those applicable to the IBM machine type in which the feature is installed. 2 To obtain copies of the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty, contact your reseller or call IBM. Direct Customer Support When it comes to remote software support, you expect fast, accurate answers that help keep your IT staff productive. But in your complex, multivendor operating environment, it's not always easy to find the level of expertise you need, much less a solution that also gives you flexible options designed to meet your unique requirements. The IBM portfolio of remote support offerings provides world class usage and defect support for a broad range of products running on System x servers, including IBM Director, Microsoft, Linux, VMware, Clustering, Storage Area Networks, Disk and Tape. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 8

9 Remote assistance is available through toll-free telephone access and electronic access (where available). For all eligible software and systems, we will help you with usage and installation questions, product compatibility and interoperability questions, interpretation of product documentation, problem diagnosis, and software defect support. IBM Remote Technical Support Services - ServicePac End-to-end hardware and software support for your System x solution. Coverage includes IBM Director, Microsoft Windows, and Linux operating systems. Support can also be added for VMware. Access to the answers you need is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for severity 1 problems, and Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in your local time zone, for all other questions and problems. With unlimited calls and unlimited callers, anyone at your company can call as often as needed and receive quick and efficient responses. Highlights of the offering include: Access to live technical experts Unlimited calls and unlimited callers Fast, precise answers and problem resolution Hardware, software, and services support from a single source Competitively priced, predictable support costs One-time fee for one year of support Packaged on a 'per system' basis For more information on Remote Technical Support, please visit IBM Operational Support Services - Support Line Support Line is an Annuity service that provides unlimited calls and unlimited callers at a fixed price. You are provided with the flexibility to choose which 'support groups' (select operating systems, software and hardware products) meet your business coverage needs. Basic support includes prime-shift coverage, defined as normal business hours, Monday through Friday, excluding national holidays. If you require support beyond prime-shift hours, IBM offers extended/full-shift coverage for support around the clock. Highlights of the offering include: Telephone and electronic access Unlimited calls and unlimited callers Packaged in ranges of servers or processors Supported product groups include: Microsoft (Operating System and Applications) Linux (Operating System and Applications) Linux Clusters (Operating System and Applications) Storage Area Networks and Network Attached Storage (SAN/NAS) Disk and Tape Support for operating systems and applications running on OEM Hardware For more information, visit IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 9

10 For ServerGuide TM CD failures, please contact IBM support in country. For how-to support, a Support Line contract from IGS in country is required. Prices For all local charges, contact your IBM representative. 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. Announcement countries All European, Middle Eastern, and African countries except Iran, Sudan, and Syria. Trademarks Electronic Service Agent and ServerGuide are trademarks of IBM Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. IBM, BladeCenter, System x and ServicePac are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Access Connections is a trademark of Lenovo Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Linux is a registered 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. Terms of use IBM products and services which are announced and available in your country can be ordered under the applicable standard agreements, terms, conditions, and prices in effect at the time. IBM reserves the right to modify or withdraw this announcement at any time without notice. This announcement is provided for your information only. Reference to other products in this announcement does not necessarily imply those products are announced, or intend to be announced, in your country. Additional terms of use are located at: IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 10

11 For the most current information regarding IBM products, consult your IBM representative or reseller, or visit the IBM worldwide contacts page Corrections (Corrected on December 18, 2009) Corrected all instances of Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Foundation R2 ROK (1 CPU) program license name. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 11