Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 operating system and the new Client Access Licenses for selected IBM System x and BladeCenter servers

, dated November 24, 2009 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 operating system and the new Client Access Licenses for selected IBM System x and BladeCenter servers Table of contents 1 Overview 6 Publications 2 Key prerequisites 6 Technical information 2 Planned availability date 7 Ordering information 2 Description 9 Terms and conditions 6 Program number 10 Prices Overview Selected IBM System x and BladeCenter server blade models can now be shipped with the Windows Server 2008 R2 operating system. 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. Orders for the Windows Server 2008 operating system are accepted only in conjunction with a valid hardware order. In addition to Windows Server 2008 R2, to allow for the most flexibility for our customers, User and Device CAL Suites for Standard and Premium versions of Small Business Server (SBS) 2008 and for Windows Essential Business Server (EBS) 2008 are available to be shipped by IBM: SBS 2008 CAL Suite: For each user or device accessing the SBS network SBS 2008 CAL Suite for Premium: For only those users or devices accessing the premium features of SBS 2008 Premium Edition EBS 2008 CAL Suite: For each user or device accessing the EBS network EBS 2008 CAL Suite for Premium: For only those users or devices accessing the premium features of EBS 2008 Premium Edition Small Business Server 2008 licensing and CAL requirements The Windows Small Business Server 2008 license gives you the right to install and use the server software. The purchase of Windows Small Business Server 2008 comes with five CALs, which gives the customer the right to have five devices or users access the server software. With Windows Small Business Server 2008, use of server services does not activate CALs. Instead, businesses choose how CALs will be used based on how the server needs to be accessed on a regular basis. Both editions of Windows Small Business Server 2008 offer two types of CALs to choose from: device-based (device CALs) or user-based (user CALs) options. These options provide the flexibility to choose the CAL that best suits your organization. Essential Business Server 2008 licensing and CAL requirements IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 1

The EBS 2008 server license gives you the right to run instances of the server software. The purchase of Windows Essential Business Server 2008 comes with five CALs, which allow you to have five devices or users access the server software. Customers purchase a server license for the Windows Essential Business Server 2008 Edition of the server product they will use and purchase CALs for users or devices accessing the Windows Essential Business Server network. This is consistent with the licensing terms for Windows Small Business Server 2008 (described above). Note: The EBS 2008 product may be connected to a maximum of 300 authenticated users or devices operating on one or more networks, including any indirect connections made through software or hardware. Key prerequisites These offerings must be ordered with or for usage on System x hardware. They are supported on System x and BladeCenter servers. The media kit contains DVD optical media. It is recommended that an optical DVD drive be configured with the server. Planned availability date November 30, 2009, for: Offerings related to program number 5731-CAL and drop-in-the-box offerings related to program number 5731-W28 Preloaded offerings related to program number 5731-W28 Description 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 provide more power for your money, 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. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 2

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 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 2008. 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 Server 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 specifications and functions of Windows Server 2008 R2 below, and choose the one that best suits your organization's needs. Windows Server 2008 R2 Foundation description 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) No Failover Cluster Nodes (Nodes) None Fault Tolerant Memory Sync No Hot Add Memory No Hot Replace Memory No Network Access Connections TM (IAS) 10 Network Access Connections (RRAS) 50 Remote Desktop Admin Connections 2 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 3

Remote Desktop Services Gateway 50 Virtual Image Use Rights None (Hyper-V not included) Max X64 RAM 8 GB Max X64 Sockets 1 Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard description 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) Yes Failover Cluster Nodes (Nodes) None Fault Tolerant Memory Sync Yes Hot Add Memory No Hot Replace Memory No 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 description 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) Yes Failover Cluster Nodes (Nodes) 16 Fault Tolerant Memory Sync Yes Hot Add Memory Yes Hot Replace Memory No 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 description Delivers an enterprise-class platform for deploying business-critical applications and large-scale virtualization on small and large servers. Offers improved 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 R2 2008 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) Yes Failover Cluster Nodes (Nodes) 16 Fault Tolerant Memory Sync Yes Hot Add Memory Yes Hot Replace Memory Yes Network Access Connections (IAS) Unlimited IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 4

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) CAL overview Device CALs With device CALs, you acquire a CAL for every device such as laptops, desktop computers, and Microsoft Windows Mobile based Pocket PCs and smart phones that need access to your server. With this option, any user can access the server on the licensed device. Device CALs might make the most economic and administrative sense for an organization that has multiple users for one device, such as shift workers. If you choose device CALs, then each device that accesses the Windows Small Business Server 2008 server will consume a CAL, and you can reallocate that CAL if you retire a device. User CALs With user CALs, you acquire a CAL for individuals who are given named access to your server. Licensed users can access the server from any device. User CALs might make the most sense for an organization that has many roaming employees who need access to the corporate network from mobile devices or employees who use multiple devices to access the network. You can reallocate a user CAL if a reassignment is permanent. You can also temporarily reassign a user CAL if the user is on leave or the device is disabled. CAL compliance When completing the CAL license document, you can specify whether you would like a per-user or a per-device CAL. For CAL add-in packs, separate versions are available for per-user and per-device preferences. For license compliance, it is recommended that you maintain records of your purchase and CAL assignments. Small Business Server 2008 licensing and CAL requirements The Windows Small Business Server 2008 license gives you the right to install and use the server software. The purchase of Windows Small Business Server 2008 comes with five CALs, which allow you to have five devices or users access the server software. With Windows Small Business Server 2008, use of server services does not activate CALs. Instead, businesses choose how CALs will be used based on how the server needs to be accessed on a regular basis. Both editions of Windows Small Business Server 2008 offer two types of CALs to choose from: device-based (device CALs) or user-based (user CALs) options. These options provide the flexibility to choose the CAL that best suits your organization. Two types of Small Business Server 2008 CALs To allow for the most flexibility for our customers, IBM is introducing two Microsoft CAL Suites for the 2008 version of Small Business Server: SBS 2008 CAL Suite: For each user or device accessing the SBS network SBS 2008 CAL Suite for Premium: For only those users or devices accessing the premium features of SBS 2008 Premium Edition SBS 2008 CAL quantity from IBM SBS 2008 CAL Suite: Available in 1 pack quantity from IBM for either User or Device SBS 2008 CAL Suite for Premium Users or Devices: Available in 1 pack quantity from IBM for either User or Device IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 5

Essential Business Server 2008 licensing and CAL requirements The EBS 2008 server license gives you the right to run instances of the server software. The purchase of Windows Essential Business Server 2008 comes with five CALs, which allow you to have five devices or users access the server software. Customers purchase a server license for the Windows Essential Business Server 2008 Edition of the server product they will use and purchase CALs for users or devices accessing the Windows Essential Business Server network. This is consistent with the licensing terms for Windows Small Business Server 2008 (described above). Note: The EBS 2008 product may be connected to a maximum of 300 authenticated users or devices operating on one or more networks, including any indirect connections made through software or hardware. Two types of Essential Business Server CALs In order to allow for the most flexibility for our customers, IBM is introducing two Microsoft CAL Suites for Windows Essential Business Server (EBS) 2008: EBS 2008 CAL Suite: For each user or device accessing the EBS network EBS 2008 CAL Suite for Premium: For only those users or devices accessing the premium features of EBS 2008 Premium Edition EBS 2008 CAL quantity from IBM EBS 2008 CAL Suite: Available in 5 pack quantities from IBM for either User or Device EBS 2008 CAL Suite for Premium Users or Devices: Available from IBM in 5 pack quantities for either User or Device Program number Program number Program name 5731-W28 Windows Server 2008 R2 5731-CAL Windows Server 2008 Client Access Licenses Offering Information Product information is available via the Offering Information Web site http://www.ibm.com/common/ssi Publications No publications from IBM are shipped with this program. Technical information Specified operating environment Hardware requirements Supported eserver TM xseries, System x, or BladeCenter servers. For the most up-to-date information regarding compatibility, visit http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 6

Software requirements The program's specifications and specified operating environment information may be found in documentation accompanying the program, if available, such as a README file, or other information published by IBM, such as an announcement letter. Documentation and other program content may be supplied only in the English language. Planning information Packaging One box. This program, when downloaded from a Web site, contains the applicable IBM license agreement and License Information, if appropriate, which will be presented for acceptance at the time of installation of the program. For future reference, the license and License Information will be stored in a directory such as LICENSE.TXT. Ordering information Charge metric Program name Windows Server 2008 R2 Windows Server 2008 Client Access Licenses Server PID number Charge metric 5731-W28 Per 1-4 Processor Server Per 1-8 Processor Server Per 1 Processor Server Per 2 Processor Server Per 4 Processor Server 5731-CAL Per User CAL Per Device CAL Per 5 User CALs Per 5 Device CALs Server is the unit of measure by which this program is licensed. A server is a computer system that executes requested procedures, commands, or applications to one or more user or client devices. A Proof of Entitlement (PoE) must be obtained for each server regardless of the number of processor cores or partitions in the server on which the program runs or 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 standalone 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. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 7

OTC Supply Type model number feature feature SEO feature description number number feature 5731-CAL Windows Server 2008 Client Access Licenses SBS User CAL Per User CAL V0FNBG 6002 49Y9454 SBS Device CAL Per Device CAL V0FMBG 6002 49Y9455 SBS Premium User CAL Per User CAL V0FLBG 6002 49Y9456 SBS Premium Device CAL Per Device CAL V0FKBG 6002 49Y9457 EBS User CAL Per 5 User CALs V0FJBG 6002 49Y9458 EBS Device CAL Per 5 Device CALs V0FHBG 6002 49Y9459 EBS Premium User CAL Per 5 User CALs V0FGBG 6002 49Y9460 EBS Premium Device CAL Per 5 Device CALs V0FFBG 6002 49Y9461 The following license offerings can be ordered in conjunction with a new system order on which the selected operating system has been announced as an 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 Dropbilling Preload in-box Type model number feature feature feature feature description number number number 5731-W28 Windows 2008 Server PRELOADED OFFERINGS Standard (1-4 CPU, 5 CAL) (factory installed) Per 1-4 Processor Server V0FEBG 3522 3523 Enterprise (1-8 CPU, 25 CAL) (factory installed) Per 1-8 Processor Server V0FCBG 3522 3523 Enterprise (1-8 CPU, 10 CAL) (factory installed) Per 1-8 Processor Server V0FBBG 3522 3523 Foundation (1 CPU) (factory installed) Per 1 Processor Server V0FDBG 3522 3523 Datacenter (2 CPU, 5 UserCAL) (factory installed) Per 2 Processor Server V0E9BG 3522 3523 Datacenter (4 CPU, 5 UserCAL) (factory installed) Per 4 Processor Server V0FABG 3522 3523 DROP-IN-THE-BOX OFFERINGS Standard (1-4 CPU, 5 CAL) (not preinstalled) Per 1-4 Processor Server V0FEBG N/A 3523 Enterprise (1-8 CPU, 25 CAL) (not preinstalled) Per 1-8 Processor Server V0FCBG N/A 3523 Enterprise (1-8 CPU, 10 CAL) (not preinstalled) Per 1-8 Processor Server V0FBBG N/A 3523 Foundation (1 CPU) (not preinstalled) Per 1 Processor Server V0FDBG N/A 3523 Datacenter (2 CPU, 5 UserCAL) (factory installed) Per 2 Processor Server V0E9BG N/A 3523 Datacenter (4 CPU, 5 UserCAL) (factory installed) Per 4 Processor Server V0FABG N/A 3523 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 8

Serialization feature: 3444 For order routing purposes, serialization feature code 3444 must be included on every operating system license program order. Hardware Installation Productivity Order (HIPO): 5372-SWX 5372-SWX HIPO is mandatory for preinstall or shipments of program medium and publications associated with select operating system offerings in this announcement. The translation table below is for reference purposes. The operating system type model number, with offered OTC features numbers, are cross referenced to features that must be included on the 5372-SWX HIPO type model order for the purpose of completing valid (error free) system solution orders. ----------------------5372-SWX----------------------------------------- Operating O/S O/S HIPO HIPO HIPO HIPO HIPO HIPO HIPO System OTC Pl O/S Spec Spec Spec Spec Pl Spec Type model feat no Pl ID 1 ID Lang Proc H/W no Pl DIB Number Num feat feat feat feat feat feat feat feat ---------- ---- ---- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 5731-W28 Windows Server 2008 R2 -------------------------------- PRELOADED OFFERINGS Standard (1-4 CPU, 5 CAL) (factory installed) V0FEBG 3522 7233 N/A 2924 N/A N/A 9200 9205 Enterprise (1-8 CPU, 25 CAL ) (factory installed) V0FCBG 3522 7234 N/A 2924 N/A N/A 9200 9205 Enterprise (1-8 CPU, 10 CAL ) (factory installed) V0FBBG 3522 7235 N/A 2924 N/A N/A 9200 9205 Foundation (1 CPU ) (factory installed) V0FDBG 3522 7236 N/A 2924 N/A N/A 9200 9205 Datacenter (2 CPU, 5 UserCAL) (factory installed) V0E9BG 3522 7237 N/A 2924 7956 N/A 9200 9205 Datacenter (4 CPU, 5 UserCAL) (factory installed) V0FABG 3522 7237 N/A 2924 7957 N/A 9200 9205 DROP-IN-THE-BOX OFFERINGS Standard (1-4 CPU, 5 CAL) (not preinstalled) V0FEBG 3523 7233 N/A 2924 N/A N/A 9206 9205 Enterprise (1-8 CPU, 25 CAL ) (not preinstalled) V0FCBG 3523 7234 N/A 2924 N/A N/A 9206 9205 Enterprise (1-8 CPU, 10 CAL ) (not preinstalled) V0FBBG 3523 7235 N/A 2924 N/A N/A 9206 9205 Foundation (1 CPU ), English (not preinstalled) V0FDBG 3523 7236 N/A 2924 N/A N/A 9206 9205 Foundation (1 CPU ), Brazilian Portuguese (not preinstalled) V0FDBG 3523 7236 N/A 2980 N/A N/A 9206 9205 Datacenter (2 CPU, 5 UserCAL) (not preinstalled) V0E9BG 3523 7237 N/A 2924 7956 N/A 9206 9205 Datacenter (4 CPU, 5 UserCAL) (not preinstalled) V0FABG 3523 7237 N/A 2924 7957 N/A 9206 9205 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. Terms and conditions IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 9

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