Instant Capacity on Demand (iCOD) User's Guide for versions B.05.x

Using iCOD to Manage your Processors
Increasing Processor Capacity
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Increasing Processor Capacity
You have the ability to increase processor capacity instantly on
(specified) HP enterprise servers with HP’s On Demand Solutions
products. At any time, any number of inactive processors can be
activated. An inactive processor under warranty or support
automatically replaces a failed processor. HP will also service and
replace any failed processor.
Benefit of Deferred
Activation
A benefit of using the icod_modify command’s deferred option (-D), for
processor activation, is that the activation does not take place until a
reboot of the system occurs. The scheduled timing of the reboot (and the
processor activation) can take place at a planned time. For example, you
can activate processors in deferred activation mode and schedule a
system reboot to occur on the first day of the next month, which is a new
fiscal quarter for your organization.
Activating iCOD
Processors in
iCOD Systems
A nominal right-to-access fee is paid to HP for each iCOD processor in the
iCOD system. After an iCOD processor is activated, a purchase order
should be submitted to HP or the authorized channel partner, for
payment of the enablement fee. Therefore, exercise caution to ensure that
an iCOD processor is activated purposefully and with financial approval.
Factory Integrated
Systems
If your iCOD processors and software were ordered with your server,
then they were already installed by HP before delivery and can be
activated at any time.
To activate one or more inactive processors, use the icod_modify
command as root. The following examples show you how to activate
inactive processors. Refer to the manpage icod_modify(1M) for details.
NOTE If you accidentally activate an iCOD processor, deactivate it as soon as
possible to avoid being charged the enablement fee. You can use the
icod_modify -s command/option to set the number of active processors.
If you have temporary capacity, the activation duration is debited from
your temporary capacity credits.