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

About this guide
Introduction
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Introduction
Welcome
Welcome to the Instant Capacity on Demand (iCOD) User’s Guide for
versions B.05.x. Hewlett-Packard’s instant Capacity on Demand (iCOD)
software product provides the ability to increase or decrease processor
capacity instantly on (specified) HP enterprise servers. The iCOD
software product is a part of HP’s On Demand Solutions program.
This user’s guide provides you with the most recent information on using
the iCOD versions B.05.x software (versions B.05.00 and B.05.01) to
manage processor capacity in your HP enterprise server.
NOTE All personnel with system administrator access (that is, root login
privileges) to an iCOD system should read and understand the contents
of this document and the implications of activating inactive processors.
HP On Demand Solutions Program
iCOD With iCOD versions B.05.x, you initially purchase a specified number of
activated processors, and pay a right to access fee for a specified number
of deactivated processors. Whenever you activate an additional processor
you are charged an enablement fee.
iCOD versions B.05.x are available for Superdome, rp7410, rp8400, L-,
N-, and V-Class servers.
iCOD Audit
Application
HP utilizes an iCOD audit application to track enablement fee payment
for any newly activated iCOD processor. The iCOD software monitors all
processors on the system, active and inactive, and sends an encrypted
e-mail message to the iCOD audit application at HP. The iCOD audit
application compares the iCOD system’s processor information against
iCOD shipment and purchase information. The audit application and
iCOD software are capable of auditing the processor configuration for
both on-line and off-line activation modes.