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Processor Instant Capacity on Demand (iCOD)
Procedures for Changing Processor iCOD Configurations on nPartitions
HP System Partitions Guide: Administration for nPartitions, rev 5.1 411
Procedures for Changing
Processor iCOD Configurations
on nPartitions
This section covers the following procedures for changing the iCOD
configuration on nPartitions. These procedures apply for both iCOD
Purchase and iCOD Utility software and contracts.
• Activating and Deactivating Processors with iCOD on page 412
This procedure (using the icod_modify -a... or icod_modify -d...
command) activates or deactivates processors in an nPartition with
iCOD.
• Setting the Total Number of Requested Active Processors on page 413
This procedure (using the icod_modify -s... command) sets the total
number of requested active processors for an nPartition with iCOD
software installed and configured.
• Load Balancing Processors across nPartitions with iCOD on page 414
This procedure (using both the icod_modify -d... and icod_modify -a...
commands) adjusts the balance of activated processors across two
nPartitions in the same server complex: deactivate processors in one
nPartition and activate the same number of processors in another
nPartition.
• iCOD Contract Changes for an nPartition Server Complex on
page 415
This procedure describes how to change your existing iCOD contract
to either iCOD Purchase or iCOD Utility by contacting HP sales or
support representatives.
• Removing iCOD Software and Functionality from nPartitions on
page 416
This procedure describes how to remove iCOD software and
functionality from an nPartition server complex after completing your
iCOD purchasing and contract obligations.