J06.13 Release Version Update Compendium

7 Hardware Products
Core Licensing Introduction
As of J06.13 and later RVUs, HP is offering a new option for NonStop BladeSystems NB54000c
and NB54000c-cg. This option called core licensing allows you to purchase the system with only
2 cores active in each processor rather than the current default of 4 cores. The 2-core system’s
software products will be priced at the same level as the software for NonStop BladeSystems
NB50000c and NB50000c-cg.
This new offering comes with a special feature that allows customers who purchase a 2-core system
to upgrade to 4-cores at anytime in the future, by purchasing a new core license. After installing
this license on the system using the OSM Install Core License File guided procedure, the customer
issues a command to upgrade the system to use all 4-cores. This type of upgrade does not require
any hardware changes or application downtime.
Migration Considerations
This feature introduces a new core license mechanism which the NonStop Operating System reads
starting with J06.13 and later RVUs on NB54000c and NB54000c-cg systems. These systems
already have the core license file preinstalled by HP starting with J06.11 and later RVUs. In certain
scenarios, your system may be impacted if the license file is damaged, missing, or is invalid.
Scenarios to watch out for include:
• NB54000c or NB54000c-cg systems that added processors since the system was purchased
may require a new core license file.
• NB50000c or NB50000c-cg systems that were migrated to NB54000c or NB54000c-cg
systems at the customer's site may also require a core license file.
Verifying the Core License on Down-Rev RVUs
A new tool has been created to verify that the core license is correct prior to migrating your
NB54000c or NB54000c-cg system to J06.13. This tool, called the Core License Validation tool
or CLICVAL ensures your license file is valid.
To obtain the CLICVAL tool and instructions for its use, send an email to [e-mail]
requesting the tool, which will be emailed to you. CLICVAL is also available on the J06.13 SUT
as part of the T9050 product.
After migrating to J06.13, HP recommends that you use the OSM action, Read Core License to
verify that the core license is valid.
For more information, refer to the NonStop BladeSystem Planning Guide or the TACL Reference
Manual.
Fallback Considerations
You can fall back to a previous RVU supported for your hardware platform.
Where to Find More Information
For more information about core licenses and preparing your system for migration in various
scenarios, refer to:
• NonStop BladeSystem Planning Guide
• J06.13 Software Installation and Interactive Upgrade Guide
• OSM Install Core License File guided procedure online help
• Replacing a FRU in a Nonstop BladeSystem NB54000c or NB54000c-cg Server Blade or
Adding Memory or Server Blade service procedure (if memory or processors are being added)
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